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Continue reading →: This is why you should visit the Berlin CathedralThe Berlin Cathedral is a must-visit for all The Berlin Cathedral is an imposing building located on Museum Island which lies just inside West Berlin. It is a grandiose protestant church which is technically a parish church, as opposed to a cathedral. The Dom was designed to rival St Peter’s…
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Continue reading →: 5 reasons to visit Tenby, WalesTenby is a picture-perfect Welsh coastal town, with a rich heritage A walled town with brightly painted buildings, Tenby is well worth a visit. This is true despite half the main attractions being closed when we visited. And it was cold and wet. We visited Tenby in December 2024, as…
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Continue reading →: The best trips from London – by train or roadI LOVE London (as you probably know if you read this blog regularly), but I also love leaving it. There are many options for a great day trip form London. This post will help you begin to work through where to visit. England has a lot of places you can…
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Continue reading →: New York’s Upper East Side: hidden gemsNew York City’s Upper East Side has long been on my ‘to visit’ list. On my most recent visit to New York, I was working which meant I had just one day to look around and see something new. But more importantly, I am partway through a re-watch of Gossip…
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Continue reading →: Forty Hall Enfield: Things to Do, Visitor Guide & What to See in the ParkForty Hall in Enfield is one of North London’s most delightful free day trips. It is a Grade I listed Jacobean manor house set in 273 acres of parkland, gardens and historic sites. Explore the hall, gardens, farm, trails and palace ruins. It is fun for families and history fans…
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Continue reading →: What to do in ManchesterThe Northern Powerhouse isn’t just a title—it’s a way of life in Manchester, a city that brings together grit, glamour, and an undeniable charm. Beyond Old Trafford and the Trafford Centre (yes, they’re worth the hype), Manchester is a great place to visit and offers something for everyone. About Manchester…
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Continue reading →: Why visit Shaftesbury: History, Shops, and ViewsExperience the charm of a medieval British town Shaftesbury is a quintessential British town in Dorset that is nestled just over the border from Wiltshire. Shaftesbury’s cobbled streets and independent shops transport you back to a time gone by. It’s accessible if you’re on holiday in London, the South West…
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Continue reading →: What to know before a walking holidayFrom how to keep going, to why the right knickers matter. My learnings from walking Hadrian’s Wall. A walking holiday can offer the ultimate relaxation, or can be the worst idea you have ever had. For me, walking Hadrian’s Wall was a unique adventure that combined history, stunning landscapes, and…
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