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Copenhagen in Winter: What to know before you go
Copenhagen: Unique, quirky and exciting. With its Christmas markets, pop-up ice rinks and the magical Tivoli Gardens, Copenhagen leaves you wishing you didn’t have to go home. Cliché? Possibly. Because we all think of Christmas markets and carol singing and ice rinks in a European capital in winter, but Copenhagen actually IS the dreamy fairytale…
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Best Winter Sun Destinations in Europe
Looking to escape the cold this winter? Classic winter travel destinations always seem to include a flurry of Christmas markets, mulled wine and, if you’re lucky, a light sprinkling of snow that hasn’t yet become that horrible slush that gets absolutely everywhere. Now, I am never one to turn down a warm glass of alcohol,…
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2 days in Edinburgh: Maximise your time in the Scottish Capital
Never have I ever heard someone say a bad word about Edinburgh. It seems everyone who visits the Scottish capital falls in love with it a little bit. It’s easy to see why. You can wander the cobbled streets of the Old Town, admire the Georgian influence of the New Town, climb the surrounding hills…
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My 2018 Canada Working Holiday Visa was approved, BUT I’m not going…
Moving to Canada. What a dream… A country with beautiful landscapes, exciting cities and diverse culture, Canada is a place that has been on my wander-list for years. After visiting New Zealand on a Working Holiday Visa, I looked into doing the same in Canada. As a British National, I am eligible to apply for…
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EPIC South of France Road Trip: Self-Drive through Provence & the Cote d’Azur
Sun, sea and self-drive in the South of France Aside from Paris, the South is probably one of the most visited areas in France. For years, holidaymakers have basked on its beaches beneath the Mediterranean sun, enjoyed ambling its picturesque villages and gorging on its world-famous cuisine. With a mix of beautiful scenery and vibrant…
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5 Day Norway Itinerary: Bergen, Trolltunga & Pulpit Rock
Exploring western Norway in just five days. With the May bank holiday looming, I wanted to get away. I’ve been thinking about going to Norway for a long time, intrigued by its mountains, fjords and hikes! When I found cheap flights on Skyscanner, it made sense to book a short break to Bergen, Norway’s second…
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Norway on a budget: is it even possible?
Famed for its majestic fjords and snow-capped mountains, Norway is a place I’ve wanted to visit for a long time. Its remoteness completely appealed to me, and its hikes are renowned for being some of the best in the world. But it’s also one of the most expensive countries in Europe (in fact, the whole of…
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Top 11 things to do in Berlin
Ashamedly, I’ve only been to Germany once – I travelled to Berlin in June 2014 with a couple of friends. Although we were only there a few days, I must admit I fell in love with the city a little bit – how can’t you?! The people were friendly, the food was excellent and there…
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Bali & the Gili Islands: A two week itinerary
Bali & the Gili Islands surprised me. I fell in love with Bali as soon as I stepped of the plane, and arriving in the Gilis I thought, “Can it get any better?”. The fresh, warm air, friendly people and amazing food are all reasons I wanted to stay in Bali & the Gili Islands…
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Sanctuary Surf: Glamping by the waves in Southwest France
I’ve never been particularly sporty. When I was five, I started ballet lessons. Every week I couldn’t wait to put on my leotard, scrape my hair into a bun and practice my pliés and pas-de-bras with fifteen other girls in the local village hall. Our annual performance in the city theatre was the highlight of…
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