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Avebury, Wiltshire, UK

Skip Tourist-Saturated Stonehenge, Ancient Avebury is the Ideal Antidote

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Want to explore a real-life Downton Abbey? 📺

Want to explore a real-life Downton Abbey? 📺

This year, Bowood House is celebrating 50 years since it first opened to the public 🌺

And wow - what a place!

Just 2 hours from London, this historic stately home has been in the Lansdowne family for over 250 years - and is full of treasures. 🇬🇧

I wandered through the stunning gilded rooms of the house, before exploring the sweeping, country estate grounds complete with rolling lawns, terraced gardens, and gently curving lakes. 🌳

I topped off my visit with afternoon tea, obviously! You don’t visit a place this refined without one! 🍰

Bowood isn’t just impressive - it’s unforgettable 18th century elegance.

A perfect day out from London in the heart of Wiltshire 🚗

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Where else can you see lions, explore a stately ho

Where else can you see lions, explore a stately home, and cruise past giraffes — all in one place? 🦁

Longleat is hands down one of the UK’s most unique attractions! 🇬🇧

I got to experience the Bronze VIP Safari here, and honestly? game-changer!

No worries about your own car, just front-row seats to some incredible animal encounters.

Our private guide who knew the animals by name, shares loads of fun facts, and even stopped for perfect photo moments.

Then I stepped into Longleat House

This place dates back to the 1500s and it’s still home to the Marquess of Bath and his family.

The interiors?
Straight out of a period drama!

From drive-through monkey mayhem to boat safaris and gorgeous grounds, there is so much to do here!

Honestly, Longleat isn’t just a visit — it’s a full-on adventure - and only a few hours from London!

Tag someone you want to safari in the UK with!

#presstrip | @longleatofficial | @visitwiltshire

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Don’t Visit Krakow Without Checking Out this Fab

Don’t Visit Krakow Without Checking Out this Fab Area! 🇵🇱

♥️ If you’re heading to Kraków in Poland, don’t skip Kazimierz is where the real soul of this city lives

💫 Once the heart of Jewish life here, Kazimierz is now a vibrant mix of history, culture, great food and street art

🗺️ Here’s 5 top ways to explore it…

1️⃣ For culture, make your way to the Old Synagogue and Galicia Jewish Museum. They give an important context to this area’s tragic past.

2️⃣ For history, follow the self-guided Jewish Heritage Trail to explore hidden buildings, quirky courtyards, and powerful street art.

3️⃣ For street food, head to Plac Nowy – once a Jewish poultry market, this place now buzzes with life again and is the most famous please to grab a zapiekanka, the Polish version of pizza bread. Endzior is the local favourite!

4️⃣ For coffee or drinks, head to Herve - a captivating café-bar housed within a former 19th century Jewish prayer house. With faded frescoes and shabby chic furniture, this buzzing spot bridges Kazimierz’s past and present, welcoming freelancers by day and musicians by night

5️⃣ For dinner, head to Hamsa - delicious Middle Eastern restaurant filled with plants, or Starka for modern polish cuisine in a cosy, kitsch setting.

🎨 And when you’re done, don’t miss stroll across the river to nearby Podgórze, where you can discover the wonderful Mocak Modern Art Museum and movie-famous Oskar Schindler’s Factory.

🏭 Kazimierz isn’t just a neighbourhood - it’s the most authentic, creative and exciting place to visit in Krakow.

💾 Save this for your visit!

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You’ve Heard of Stonehenge, But Have you Heard o

You’ve Heard of Stonehenge, But Have you Heard of Avebury Henge? 🇬🇧

🌱 Located in Wiltshire, this stunning UNESCO World Heritage Site boasts an amazing standing stone circle without any of the crowds, entrance costs or barriers of its more famous neighbour.

🤚 At Avebury Henge you can literally walk among the ancient standing stones, getting up close to touch them, while local sheep nibble the grass at your feet.

🚲 And to really explore this sacred landscape, I booked a mountain biking day with @new_forest_cycling_tours

🤩 This was my first time ever mountain biking - and I loved it!

👀 Offering incredible views and exciting trails - including along Europe’s oldest road, The Ridgeway - this was such a fun way to connect with this beautiful part of the UK.

🍴 After all that, I refuelled at one of the local village pubs – choose from the Red Lion or Wagon and Horses - for modern British food, proper pints, cute decor.

🛌 If you’re then looking for somewhere to stay, @longstonesavebury is the answer!

🌺 These newly refurbished farmhouses are gorgeous!

🛁 Think roll-top baths, lush interiors, full kitchens, the comfiest beds and hot tubs under the stars… all just minutes walk from the ancient stones.

🌟 Avebury’s got the mystery of the past and the chill of a perfect getaway.

🚗 Just 2 hours from London, trust me - skip the Stonehenge crowds and come here instead!

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Buying Tickets for the Acropolis in Athens can be

Buying Tickets for the Acropolis in Athens can be Confusing! 🇬🇷

💡 Here’s my top tips for getting the best deals and experience…

🎟️ 1. You can buy tickets in person at the gates, but to avoid queues and long wait times, I recommend buying tickets in advance online.

🎧2. You can visit the Acropolis either with a tour guide, independently, or with an audio guide. I suggest an audio guide as a good balance between budget and understanding what you’re seeing.

❗️See the audio guide ticket I opted for in the comments below ➡️ https://bit.ly/43kY6Rr

⏰ 3. You have to select a date and time slot for entering the Acropolis when you buy your ticket. Gates open at 8am, and I suggest visiting then, to ensure the lowest crowd numbers and best light for photos.

🏛️4. The Acropolis (the iconic temple) is actually called the Pantheon. The area between the Acropolis entrance gates and the Pantheon is called Acropolis Hill and contains lots of other ancient structures and fascinating artefacts. Ensure your ticket grants you access to the Acropolis Hill - the Pantheon is always included in this.

❌ 5. You can opt for combo tickets, which grants entry to the Acropolis Hill + other ancient sites like the Roman Agora, Hadrian’s Library and the Temple of Zeus. If you’re mad on history, go for this, as combo tickets are more cost-effective. However, if the Acropolis is your main goal, skip tickets for the others.

👟6. Wear flat shoes, a hat and carry a backpack with water in it. There are no facilities or shade within the site and your visit is likely to last around 90 minutes.

🚪7. There are 2 entrances to the Acropolis Hill - both are near the Acropolis metro station and you can enter via either. Normally the entrance near the southern slopes, off Thrasillou Street, is less crowded so I recommend this one.

Is Athens on your bucket list?
Save this Reel for when you visit!

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The Wellness Destination You’ve Probably Never H

The Wellness Destination You’ve Probably Never Heard of!

🇱🇹 What if I told you Europe’s hottest new wellness spot is the tiny Baltic country of Lithuania?

Recently voted Europe’s top wellness destination, I thought I’d put this little-visited place to the test.

🌱 First stop: Birštonas

A peaceful spa town, about 2 hours from capital Vilnius, surrounded by forest and the winding Nemunas River.

I stayed at Hotel Vytautas Spa, where they use the natural mineral spring water, known for its healing properties for centuries, to treat all sorts of symptoms.

Think mineral baths, mud wraps, salt scrubs, oxygen therapy, and halotherapy sessions.

Thanks to the huge indoor jacuzzi, pool, steam and sauna area, with its beautiful natural light and views, and where I spent at least 2 hours, even just 1 night here felt like hitting ‘reset’ on my whole body!

💦 Then I headed to Druskininkai, a tranquil, lakeside Lithuanian spa destination that’s been welcoming wellness lovers since the 1800s.

Public fountains are scattered across the town, where filling up your bottle with the mineral water is a daily ritual for many.

I checked into the stunning Spa Vilnius, and honestly, it felt like a sanctuary.

Amber therapy, sound sessions and biohacking techniques from the onsite clinic here were complemented by more traditional practices, like massages, saunas, steams and hydrotherapy - all available in the fantastic spa area.

While smaller than Hotel Vytautas, the feeling here was more luxe and sophisticated, grounded in natural wellness , rejuvenation and some incredible nourishing food!

Between the fresh air, healthy food, mineral waters, ancient healing traditions, and high-end treatments, Lithuania turned out to be the wellness destination I didn’t even know I needed.

💾 Save for your next detox getaway!

#presstrip | @lithuania_travel_ | @vytautasmineralspa | @spavilnius

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10 Fab Things to do in London this May 🇬🇧🌞

🚤 It’s London’s fastest and most fuel efficient speedboat tour. Celebrate the great weather with a thrilling ride on the new Thames Rocket Rebel!

🔑 Don’t miss the exclusive, after hours, Keys Ceremony at the Tower of London. Discover how Tower residents, the Beefeaters lock up their home each night in a ritual unchanged for 700 years!

🎡 London Eye is 25 year! Join the celebrations by riding this iconic wheel and taking in some of the best views in London. My tip is to pay a little extra for fast track entrance - it will save you hours of waiting!

🪏 Head down to London Museum Docklands to learn about the art of mudlarking - hunting for treasures on the silty bank of the river Thames. This fab new exhibition shows some of the amazing historical artefacts that have been found in a practise dating back to hundreds of years.

🍴 Dine out at the fantastic Temper Soho. Their incredible set menus offer more than you can possibly eat for £60 which includes a free cocktail. Can confirm the veggie version is delicious too!

🚶 Stroll Regents Park and up to Primose hill - the perfect free activity for a sunny weekend with gardens in bloom and great views over the city

📸 Don’t miss the very last days of the fascinating 80s photography exhibition at Tate Britain - free to members, otherwise tickets are £18

🎨 Discover east London’s The Line - an Art Trail, which includes pieces by Antony Gormley and Anish Kapoor. This fantastic free find, which starts from Stratford, follows the city’s waterways until the O2 allowing you to discover the art, nature and heritage of this area along the way.

🏡 Move house… ok just me then!

☕️ And finally, check out the Dalston Curve Garden - my favourite city retreat for chilled out drinks, live music and crafty sessions in east London

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Packing for the Camino de Santiago 🇪🇸 ✅ 10

Packing for the Camino de Santiago 🇪🇸
✅ 10 Must-Have Items

🥾Hiking Boots - make sure they are worn in before your trip

🧦 Hiking Socks - purchase good trekking ones to avoid blisters

🩹Compeeds for blisters & Biodegradable Wipes

☔️ Waterproof Trousers and Coat - the rain in Spain isn’t just on the plain, trust me!

🤳 Lanyard Phone Case - avoid having to search for your phone every time you want a photo!

📍Follow Camino app - with route notes, accommodation details, and live tracking maps, this is THE tool I used for not getting lost

🎒Sturdy Backpack - comfort is king when it comes to carrying your gear!

💧Water To Go Bottle - hydration is key on the Camino. Buy yours here: https://watertogo.eu/refer/727/

🧢 Beanie and Cap - one for the cool mornings, one for the warm afternoons

🧳 AirTag - if you’re getting luggage transferred, this is an awesome tool for tracking your bag

💬 What would you add to this Camino packing list?
Let me know ⬇️

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