Bunce Island is one of the most important and poignant sites to visit in Sierra Leone. A former slave colony, it has now been converted into a monument that bears witness to the tragedies that occurred here. Visitors can tour the ruins, see the former fortress and learn about the devastating reality of the West […]
Tag Archives: Attractions
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Mar
Mar
The capital of Sierra Leone, Freetown, has a surprising number of great things to do and I’m going to bring you my pick of the bunch. After all, no visit to this country is complete without spending at least a couple of days in Freetown and, with some great historical attractions, some pretty impressive wildlife […]
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Mar
Mar
Voted by me as one of the top beaches in Sierra Leone, (which boasts some of the most incredible coastline in the world by the way), there’s no question Banana Island needs to be on your list if you travel to this West African country. Located just off the Freetown Peninsula, this small archipelago is […]
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Mar
Mar
The Tacugama Chimpanzee Sanctuary is undoubtedly one of Sierra Leone’s best attractions. Located just outside the capital Freetown, this wonderful rescue and rehabilitation centre not only cares for these incredible creatures, but also allows visitors to view them safely and enjoyably too. And let me tell you, staring at our closest living evolutionary ancestor makes […]
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Feb
Feb
I must be getting old, because I honestly think I prefer Munich to Berlin these days! And to celebrate, here’s my list of the top 17 things to do in Munich, including special tips for special summer and winter visits. The capital of Bavaria in Germany, this city has long been the heartland of this […]
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Feb
Feb
One of Bavaria’s top attractions, if you want to visit Neuschwanstein Castle from Munich, then this post will bring all the details, including my top recommended tours as well as how to make your own DIY day trip. Whichever option you go for, Castle Neuschwanstein is one Germany’s most famous sights and a must-visit if […]
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Jan
Jan
Looking for the best things to do in Cologne? Then you’ve come to the right place! This bustling city, which sits on the banks of the fabulous River Rhine, is a must on your German hitlist. Awash with creative folk, some great street art, a mighty cathedral and a fair bit of Kolsch to wash […]
Europe, GERMANY, Western Europe
Cologne Cathedral: All You Need to Know About Visiting & Climbing It!
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Jan
Jan
The place to visit in this German city, the Cologne Cathedral really is the number one attraction you can’t miss if you’re exploring here. UNESCO-listed since 1996 (I’ll go into why a little later on), with a whole heap of accolades to its name (including the world’s tallest twin-sphered church and the largest Gothic Cathedral […]
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Jan
Jan
If you’re coming to this fab German city, then you really can’t miss visiting the Cologne Triangle. One of the top icons in the city, many tourists miss it out, largely because it lies across the bridge on the otherside of the river from the city’s historic centre. But miss this iconic tower at your […]
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Dec
Dec
If you’re looking to see Scotland’s largest city in an easy, quick and digestible way, then can I recommend a Hop On Hop Glasgow bus tour? Ok ok, so before we go any further, we need to address what on earth has happened here! From former wild, solo female hitchhiker, I’m now recommending bus tours […]