Time poor – such a loaded phrase. But the fact is, with a full time job, many of us only have so many days off
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5 things I discovered in Antwerp
We visited Antwerp last December, for a pre-Christmas city break. Antwerp is the second most populous city in Belgium, with a population of around 1.2
Day Trip to St Kilda – A Journey to the Edge of the World
There’s the middle of nowhere, there’s the back of beyond, and then there is St Kilda. St Kilda is an archipelago located 50 miles off
Happy Sri Lankan New Year!
The Sri Lankan New Year is just around the corner. It is the biggest festival on the Sri Lankan calendar and is the equivalent of
Things that Surprised Me about Tibet
To me, every trip I take brings many surprises. Some good, some not so good. But each one is a chance to learn and to
Southern China and Tibet: Day 12 – Panda Breeding Research Centre and Goodbye to China
0900: It’s our last day in China. Today, we are visiting the world famous Chengdu Panda Breeding Research centre. It is a relatively early start,
Southern China and Tibet: Day 11 – Leshan Buddha and Wenshu Temple
0930: Today we are going to see Leshan Buddha, the largest Buddha statue in the World. Leshan is a 2 hour drive from Chengdu, so we
Southern China and Tibet: Day 10 – Shigatse to Chengdu
0900: It’s our last day in Tibet. We are travelling from Shigatse to Tibet, and catching a flight back to Chengdu. So, not a lot
36 hours in Dubrovnik
Dubrovnik has been on my list of places to visit for a very long time. So when we finally visited, I made to sure to
Dubrovnik to Montenegro Day Trip
Where did I go: Day Trip from Dubrovnik to Montenegro When did I go: October 2019 This is a detailed post is about a day
Romania: 5 things that surprised me
As my series of posts on the Transylvania Long Weekend came to an end, I reflected about my short stay in Romania. As it is
Transylvania Long Weekend – Day 5: Back to Bucharest and Goodbye to Romania
This is a detailed post about the last day of my Transylvania Long Weekend Tour with Explore!. (Read about Day 1, Day 2, Day 3 and Day 4) 0700: It’s the
Transylvania Long Weekend – Day 4: Dracula’s Castle and Brașov
This is a detailed post about Day 4 of my Transylvania Long Weekend Tour with Explore!. (Read about Day 1, Day 2 and Day 3)
Transylvania Long Weekend – Day 3: Castles and Bears
This is a detailed post about Day 3 of my Transylvania Long Weekend Tour with Explore!(Read about Day 1 and Day 2). 0745: Continental breakfast at
Diary of a Tourist 