Can you visit Cinque Terre in a day? Yes, you can – I did – but I’m not sure if I’d recommend it! But if you’re short on time, it is certainly possible to spend just one day on the Cinque Terre (and see all five villages). I only had one day to explore Cinque […]
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Nov
Nov
In Palermo, cathedrals, palaces and churches overlook the glittering Mediterreanean sea. Signs on every street corner advertise local food and the surrounding beaches glimmer year-round. It’s the biggest city in Sicily, with millennia of history – but people still ask “is Palermo worth visiting”?. It might not have the same fame as other Italian cities, […]
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Nov
Nov
Firmly at the top of many people’s bucket lists, the Pyramids of Giza aren’t a Wonder of the Ancient World for nothing. Dating back a whopping 4,500 years (and still in remarkably good condition!) the largest Pyramid of Giza (which is often known simply as “The Pyramid of Giza”) was built as a tomb for […]
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Nov
Nov
Because of my partner’s fascination with borders, overseas territories and crown dependencies (of which the Isle of Man is one!), we often find ourselves bumbling around places like the Isle of Man. It’s not a country, but it’s not part of the UK. The Isle of Man considers itself a nation, a self-governing Crown Dependency […]
Fleet Street is one of the most interesting but underrated spots in London. I recently took a walk down the street with my mum, who’s a Blue Badge tour guide, and she regaled fascinating stories from the city! Here are some interesting places to visit on Fleet Street, with websites and Google Maps links! 1. […]
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Sep
Sep
From late 2025, UK travellers heading to European Union and Schengen Area countries will face new border systems. These are being introduced for security and data tracking across Europe and will affect everyone entering from outside the EU, including British citizens. Two new systems are being rolled out: Here’s what each involves, how it affects […]
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Sep
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In 1825, the world’s first public passenger railway began operating between Stockton and Darlington. What started as an industrial experiment soon transformed Britain (and the rest of the world). This year marks the 200th anniversary of the Stockton & Darlington Railway, and there’s no better time to explore the places that shaped Britain’s railway story. […]
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Aug
Aug
This year, Sri Lanka travel is being mentioned more and more in the news. “Everyone I Know Is Heading To Sri Lanka” Suitcase Mag says. “The winter sun island luring back visitors with heritage wildlife and low prices” iNews proclaims. Tourism in the south of Sri Lanka is booming. But in the north, in areas […]
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Aug
Aug
From the top of Sigiriya, a sea of green forest stretches for miles. “This area’s all protected”, our guide told us. “You can see how lush Sri Lanka’s nature is”. Clouds gathered on the horizon, and the sun started to set. After an arduous climb up 1,200 steps to the top, taking a breather here […]
“We were divided for many years. Our country’s not perfect. But we are uniting, and tourism can help with this” our guide Dhanoushka told us as we drove to Sri Lanka’s once war-torn north. The South Asian island nation, often known as the “teardrop of Asia” is, without a shadow of a doubt, one of […]