Travelling from London to Sicily without flying is completely doable! While it is a bit more expensive than flying direct, it’s a lot more straightforward than you might expect, and has some huge perks: scenery, the chance to see other cities and a day and a half switched off from the world are all massive […]
Author Archives: Claire
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Apr
Apr
“Before 2012, I always thought nothing happened in Leicester”, Joe, an employee at the King Richard III centre in the city, told us. But in August 2012, the body of King Richard III was discovered under a car park in Leicester. All of a sudden, this midlands city was the focal point of Medieval history […]
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Mar
Mar
“I don’t believe there’s any city in the world quite like Marrakech”, our guide Youssef told us as we strolled around the city. “It’s not the oldest or the largest city in Morocco, and it’s not the capital, but it’s the most captivating”. As we strolled around Jemaa el-Fnaa square, with juice vendors hollering and […]
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Mar
Mar
There’s so much to love about Morocco. The winding alleyways of the medina, the two very different coastlines, the incredible history all bring a country that is on so many travel bucket lists to life. I absolutely love Morocco, and I think it’s a must-visit. But there are a few things to consider before travelling […]
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Mar
Mar
Ani sits about 45 kilometres east of Kars, close to the modern border with Armenia. The vast ruined city spreads across a plateau beside a deep gorge, with medieval churches and city walls still standing across the landscape. If you are visiting this part of Turkey, Ani should be high on your list. For historical […]
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Mar
Mar
I don’t think I’ve ever seen anywhere quite like this, I remember thinking as our minibus navigated the icy road. As far as the eye could see, snow, nearly a metre thick, throttled the landscape like a plush duvet. In the background, the outlines of peaks thrust upward into the milky clouds, but at times […]
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Mar
Mar
Imagine the breeze in your hair as you drive along the west coast, tunes on the radio. Or, turning down past the iconic Route 66 sign. This is road tripping the USA – and it’s absolutely fantastic. The three million square mile nation is best seen with your own wheels – you’ll be able to […]
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Feb
Feb
The endless snowy landscapes stretched for miles as we made our way over the Anatolian plateau. We were close to Erzincan, a key stop on the 26 hour slow train across Turkey. “Do you want a kebab at Erzurum?” we were asked, which we shook our heads, no, in response. “I might order another lentil […]
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Feb
Feb
Here are all the Google Maps locations from my Istanbul video! Click through on their names to go to their Google Maps locations. Van Kahvaltı Evi A well-known breakfast spot serving a traditional Van-style spread with multiple cheeses, honey, kaymak, olives, eggs and endless tea. It’s one of the best places in Istanbul to experience […]
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Feb
Feb
Since 2021, prices in Turkey have been, for want of a better word, dynamic. They’ve been rising quickly since interest rate cuts led to a sharp fall in the lira and rapid price rises across the country. Inflation officially peaked at around 85% in October 2022, and although it eased slightly through 2023 and 2024, […]