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Continue reading →: Scarborough, Yorkshire: how to have a perfect weekendScarborough, the first seaside town in England, offers a rich history dating back to 966AD. Key sites include the historic Scarborough Castle, Anne Bronte’s grave, and attractions like the amusement arcades and local cuisine, including gourmet fish and chips. Visitors can enjoy picturesque coastal views and cultural experiences throughout a…
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Continue reading →: The ultimate guide to New York CityNew York is a wonderful city, but it is also really easy to be overwhelmed by it. There is so much to do that it’s almost impossible to be bored. This also means it’s sometimes difficult to know where to start. I’ve now been to New York six times and…
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Continue reading →: Why visit Brightlingsea in Essex: A Hidden Gem of the Cinque PortsWhy should you visit Brightlingsea? Brightlingsea was a bit of an unexpected gem which made a brilliant day trip from London. Yes the company likely helped, but I loved how quiet, clean and full of history and character the town was. Plus it made me learn about Cinque Ports and…
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Continue reading →: Phone snatching in LondonSave this guide – it’s one of the most common crimes in London, and one of the most annoying to solve. This is my based on experience guide for how to solve this challenge.
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Continue reading →: What to do in Norway on a CruiseThe Norwegian Fjords are understandably known as one of the great natural wonders of the world. Many of the fjords are recognised by UNESCO as world heritage sites. They are sites for hiking, sailing, kayaking, fishing or even filming movies. There are in fact over 1000 fjords in Norway, 10…
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Continue reading →: Walking Cleveland Way, North Yorkshire: what you need to know
The Cleveland Way is a 109-mile route through North Yorkshire. It’s a breathtaking combination of heather-coated moors and stunning coastal scenery that brings the walker some of the most exceptional geology you can see in the UK and at the right time of day, seals. If you’re planning to walk…
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Continue reading →: Tips and tricks for the business traveller
Corporate travel sounds incredibly glamorous but in reality, it’s a mixed bag – the privilege of going to other countries on someone else’s time and the potential to turn colleagues into friends is often outweighed by the long hours, time away from loved ones or frustration. As I was writing…
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Continue reading →: Explore Basel: A Guide to Culture, Food, and Travel TipsNestled on the Swiss border with both France and Germany, this small city has a lot to offer. It has been built up over many generations, with a medieval old town which is built around the Marktplatz which features a stunning 16th-century, red-sandstone Town Hall. Its 12th-century Gothic cathedral has…
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