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Day trips from London: Oxford
Looking for a day trip to do whilst in London, England. Check out the charming city of Oxford, with its universities & stunning architecture
Daniel Bates
Sep 24, 20249 min read
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The splendour of Versailles Palace
The second most visited site in France, Versailles Palace which is a must 'do' when visiting Paris. Here is my experience & what to expect.
Daniel Bates
Sep 16, 20248 min read
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A walk by the sea to historic Dunstanburgh Castle
Northumberland, England is full of beautiful castles & the ruins of Dunstanburgh is a must visit for its dramatic views & hike by the sea.
Daniel Bates
Sep 12, 20246 min read
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Checking out Corbridge Roman Town, England’s northernmost Roman town
One of the top Roman sites I have visited in the UK & is the northernmost Roman town found in the UK, Corbridge in Northumberland.
Daniel Bates
Sep 9, 20246 min read
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Paradise found at Cinnamon Hakuraa Huraa, Maldives
Cinnamon Hakuraa Huraa, a luxury resort in the Maldives, the paradise islands of the Indian Ocean. Here is my review of my stay.
Daniel Bates
Sep 4, 20247 min read
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Ideas for a long weekend visit to Fes, Morocco
A fantastic city to explore is Fes in Northern Morocco. Food, culture, historical sites, welcoming locals, this city should be checked out.
Daniel Bates
Sep 1, 20248 min read
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Bath & Wells: a gem in England’s crown
Looking for a relaxating city break in England. Then check out my recommendations for the city of Bath & nearby historic Wells.
Daniel Bates
Aug 28, 202410 min read
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Day trips from London: Dover
Looking for a day trip outside London? Then check out the town of historic Dover & its White Cliffs. Known as the Gateway to Britain.
Daniel Bates
Aug 5, 20249 min read
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Road-Tripping around Finnmark in Arctic Norway & the northernmost parts of Finnish Lapland
Check out the top places I did in Finnmark region of Norway & Utsjoki area of Finland. A top winter destination for Northern Light chasing.
Daniel Bates
Aug 2, 202418 min read
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Exciting things to do in Lisbon & Sintra
For us, this is one of the best European cities to explore. Check out why (and our handy tips) Lisbon, Portugal is an excellent city break.
Daniel Bates
Jul 20, 202414 min read
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Day trips from London - Wrest Park
Looking for a day trip outside London? Then check out Wrest Park house and gardens. A beautiful place to stroll around.
Daniel Bates
Jul 17, 20245 min read
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Musing around the beautiful city of Chefchaouen
A fantastic day trip whilst in Northern Morocco is to see the beautiful sky blue buildings of Chefchaouen. Here are my musings.
Daniel Bates
Jul 10, 20246 min read
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Agios Gordios - a Greek budget summer destination
Checking out Agios Gordios, a great budget resort on the island of Corfu, which is great for day trips to southern Albania.
Daniel Bates
Jun 18, 20246 min read
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One day sightseeing guide to Paphos
Paphos on the island of Cyprus is worth visiting for history & beautiful sunsets. Here is a first time guide for visitors to the area.
Daniel Bates
Jun 8, 202414 min read
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Athens Ancient Greek ruins in one day
Athens, the home of the Ancient Greek culture is full of history. Check out my guide on what sites to see whilst on a day trip here.
Daniel Bates
Jun 4, 20247 min read
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Top places to visit in Normandy
Thinking of a trip to the Normandy region of France then check out the top places to see & top tips to help visitors plan their trip.
Daniel Bates
Apr 28, 202417 min read
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The top Roman sites to check out in the Provence region of France
Thinking of a trip to the Provence region of France then check out the top places to see & top tips to help visitors plan their trip.
Daniel Bates
Apr 23, 202410 min read
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Day trip to the summit of Aiguille du Midi
One of the top memorable experiences to have in the French Alps, a trip to the summit of Aiguille du Midi near Chamonix to see Mt Blanc.
Daniel Bates
Apr 20, 20249 min read
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South-western Brittany - an ideal family vacation
We took a weeks vacation as a family to southern Brittany and here are some of the top places to check out in this corner of France.
Daniel Bates
Apr 20, 202413 min read
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Le Tréport: the setting for the hit TV series Les Témoins
Le Tréport (Normandy, France) is the setting for the hit French TV series Les Témoins. Check out my visit to the seaside town.
Daniel Bates
Apr 20, 20246 min read
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