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Lake Bovilla, Albania
Albania - a long weekend guide
The first question people asked me when I got back from my long weekend in Albania, was why there? I guess that’s understandable as it’s not yet the must see tourist destination that everyone talks about....
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Bustling Berlin
Having recently been to Berlin for my 3rd visit, I reckon it’s time I pass on my travel advice for those who may be interested in a long weekend trip.  The main reason for this trip was the Berlin Marathon….and...
Everest base camp
Everest Base Camp Trek - Part 2 (we made it!)
If you haven’t already, make sure you read my post on planning and preparation for Everest Base Camp and Part 1 of the trek .  There are 8 trekking days in total with 1 travel day either side. Here’s...
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Everest Base Camp Trek - Part 1
If you haven’t already, make sure you read my post on planning and preparation for Everest Base Camp. With that covered, lets get to the trek itself! There are 8 trekking days in total with 1 travel...
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Venice & Carnevale - 3 days
I have long wanted to visit Venice and experience the famous Carnevale – one of the world’s oldest Carnival celebrations. Having just returned, I can definitely say it did not disappoint.  ...
Amy at Everest Base Camp
Everest Base Camp Trek - Planning and preparation
We’ve all seen movies about Mount Everest and people’s attempt to conquer the highest peak in the world. If you’re anything like me, you watched those films and that was more or less the last you...
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Idyllic Istrian Coast
Feeling the need to travel, but only have time for a long weekend? I highly recommend a trip to The Istrian peninsula in Croatia. The Istrian peninsula is the largest peninsula within the Adriatic Sea...
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Andulucia - The beauty of Malaga & Granada
Spain is always a must visit destination for me at least once a year. I have to admit it’s one of my two favorite countries, and no matter what city I visit there, I absolutely love it. This year my destination...
Stavropoleos Monastery
Romantic Romania
Carpathian Mountains At the beginning of every year I make a list of the places I would like to visit sometime over the next twelve months. When I did this for 2015, believe it or not Romania was not on...
Church of the Assumption on Bled Island
Slovenian splendor
Dragon Bridge (Zmajski Most) In my quest to see the world I make it a point to try and visit several new countries a year. While I have seen quite a bit of Western Europe, my exploration of Eastern European...