3 Nationals Parks near London for the perfect weekend getaway. There are 15 national parks in the UK with 3 of them relatively close to London. The 3 national parks below are the easiest to visit from London by train or car. Remember to pack your walking boots! South Downs National Park South Downs National…
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PAUSING IN PAROS (A slice of Paradise) After our sun and fun infused trip around glorious Santorini, MB (Monsieur Bleu) and I decided to take a ferry ride over to the smaller and more intimate island of Paros. Having entertained the idea (many moons ago) of purchasing a small beach house there to renovate, we…
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I LOVE Dublin and I LOVE it’s culinary scene. There is so much to explore! In this Travel Tester Checklist, I’ll keep adding my bar, cafe and restaurant Dublin suggestions for your next city trip to Ireland. MUST-VISIT DUBLIN CITY RESTAURANTS Krewe North When my friend Kev (@thetakeawayman on TikTok) invites you to one of his favourite…
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Ever heard the saying, “I need a vacation from the vacation?” This is kinda like that Our first trip with Nora was a big success, but it didn’t come without its challenges. No longer can we sleep well into the morning, have zero responsibilities by the pool or bar hop into the wee hours of…
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Searching for the biggest and best music festivals in Albania? You’ve landed in the right place. I’ve compiled the ultimate list of Albanian music festivals to add to your summer festival bucket list. Albania is rapidly become the go-to destination for a world-class European vacation experience. Long overlooked for its stunning natural landscapes, crashing coastline,…
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Conjure up images of Florence, Italy. What comes to mind? The red brick slope of Brunelleschi’s cupola atop the Duomo? Michelangelo’s statuesque marble depiction of David? The store-lined old bridge appropriately named Ponte Vecchio? All of these images come immediately to my mind, but so does the crenellated tour of the fortress/palace/civic heart of Florence—Palazzo…
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For a small island in the Irish sea, we found an amazing number of stylish restaurants on the Isle of Man, offering tasty and inventive dishes made with top quality ingredients. There’s a huge amount of pride in using what’s farmed and fished in the Isle of Man, with unfussy menus designed to let the…
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If you are looking for the best parks in Central London then you have come to the right place. Below we feature some of our favourite parks in Central London from world-famous Hyde Park to hidden little gems like Paddington Street Gardens.If you are looking for the best parks in North London, East London, South London or West London…
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Are you wondering what to do with just 4 days in San Diego? This itinerary will hit all the highlights and ensure that you see the very best that San Diego, California has to offer. San Diego is the perfect place to visit any time of year! Its location in southern California means it has…
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Looking for a hotel with a great location and stellar city views? The Westgate New York Grand Central has got you covered! Opened in the Summer of 2021, this Manhattan-based hotel serves up a stay located a stone’s throw from the best of the Big Apple. I recently did a staycation at the property and,…
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