The land of the vast Serengeti, the great Kilimanjaro and the beautiful island of Zanzibar, Tanzania really does seem to have it all! From the continent’s highest mountain to one of its most popular safari destinations and some of Africa’s most beautiful beaches, it’s no surprise more and more of us are travelling to this […]
Category Archives: Destinations
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If there’s one historic city you need to visit in the north of England, it has to be York! Yes Manchester, Liverpool, Leeds and Newcastle all have selling points too (not least their cultural vibrancy) but, if you’re after quaint cobbled charm and a good dollop of Viking history on the side, then it has […]
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Well I think it’s fair to say that the cat is well and truly out the bag! Yes when it comes to Canterbury, it’s no longer a secret that this spot is THE alternative to a Cambridge or Oxford excursion. Rivalling these 2 greats when it comes to historic charm, cathedrals and colleges, famous residents, […]
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One of England’s flagship Cathedral cities, Winchester makes for the ideal historic day trip or weekend getaway. With one of the oldest high streets in the country and a religious building that’s famous the world over, there’s no question, this place is big on the heritage gems! Set in the county of Hampshire, it’s pretty […]
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Planning my staycation trip to Dorset in the UK, I quickly realised how difficult it is to decide where to base yourself in this jam-packed destination! Which is how I stumbled upon Swanage. Spanning a large section of the south coast of England, and filled with great beaches, top walks, amazing historic sights and stuffed […]
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In my humble option, you simply can’t go wrong when it comes to UK travel, with a good slice of Dorset, in particular these fantastic days out in the county. Down in the southwest of England, with some of the most beautiful beaches going, and some of the most wonderful walking along dramatic clifftops, if […]
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If you’re looking for a great day or weekend trip from London, then it’s hard to overlook the famous Medieval city of Canterbury in Kent. With one of the UK’s most impressive Cathedrals in the country, not to mention some beautiful cobbled streets, superb punting opps, great eats and drinks, history a go-go and a […]
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Packing a huge punch with the azure blue Indian ocean lapping at its feet and some seriously wild and tropical landscapes beyond, Kenya not only boasts some of the best safari opportunities in the world, but also some of the best beaches on the planet too! Rich in both marine and wildlife, there’s also huge […]
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Honestly, it probably doesn’t get more unique in the UK than Dungeness. Part desolate shingle shelf, part abandoned fishing village, part post-apocalyptic industrial wasteland, it’s a heady mix that has photographers and travellers with a penchant for the weird and wonderful drooling! Almost uninhabited, save for a few converted weatherboard fisherman huts and a smattering […]
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It’s got to be one of the most charming towns in England – yes, good old Rye down in East Sussex really is filled with amazing things to do. Touted as the best-preserved Medieval town in Britain (need to fact-check this, but I’m pretty sure I’ve heard it somewhere!), Rye really is a winner of […]