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3, 5 & 7 Days in Iceland: Itineraries for First Time Visitors

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Are you visiting Iceland soon but you find it hard to decide where to go? You are at the right place. Here you will find itineraries to follow if you…

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How to Visit Iceland Without a Car

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Volcanoes, waterfalls, glaciers and all sorts of impressive landscapes make Iceland one of the top destinations for adventure holidays. However, unless you have a car it can be tricky to…

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12 Days in Iceland: A Road Trip Itinerary

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Follow this 12-day road trip itinerary to Iceland on your first visit to the country to discover the beauty of the south and west parts of Iceland. Visit magnificent locations…

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Reykjavik Itinerary: 3 Days in the Capital of Iceland

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Reykjavik, the northernmost capital city in the world is perfect for a short escape. This detailed 3-day itinerary in Reykjavik will guide you through your visit to the capital of…

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Landmannalaugar in a Day: Things to Do and Tips for Visiting

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Landmannalaugar is an impressive location in the Icelandic Highlands. Look at any photo of Landmannalaugar online and you will immediately be amazed by the beauty of the landscape. You may…

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Visiting the Blue Lagoon in Iceland: Is it worth it?

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Anyone planning a trip to Iceland must have come across the Blue Lagoon! And even if you aren't, then you might still have heard about it too as it is…

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101 Best Free Things to Do in London

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So, you decided to visit London, but you are on a tight budget! Then, you shouldn't worry at all. London may be considered one of the most expensive cities in…

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How to Plan a Trip: A Detailed 5-Step Guide

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Read this guide for how to plan a trip to find all you need to do when preparing for an excursion abroad. Don't forget to grab your FREE Trip Planner…

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How I spend my time at home II

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Hello everyone, While I was going through my old blog posts during a website revamp, I stumbled upon the How I spend my time at home blog post I wrote…

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Mountains & Mountain Ranges Word Search Puzzle

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In the grid below there are a number of mountains and mountain ranges names hidden. How many can you find? Look horizontally, vertically, diagonally and (do not forget to search)…

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AND WITH THAT THE 2024 SEASON COMES TO AN END! En AND WITH THAT THE 2024 SEASON COMES TO AN END!

Enjoy some of this year’s highlights from our trip around the world during the first half of the year when we visited 20 countries in Oceania, Asia, Africa and America!

Unfortunately, the highlights of the second half didn’t fit in the video but here are some that are missing:
• We planned our wedding and got married! 👰🏻‍♀️🤵🏻
• We went to Greece for our honeymoon
• We moved to a new house (and city)
• We managed to watch the Eras tour live in London!

How was 2024 for you? Let me know in the comments!

Happy new year! 🎆

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A pre-Christmas walk in the Bank and the City of L A pre-Christmas walk in the Bank and the City of London

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🎄Start your walk at London Bridge station and pass through Hay’s Galleria to reach the River Thames.
🎄Follow the path east towards the Tower of London grasping at the London skyline and other landmarks along the way! Starting in mid-November you will also find a small Christmas market along the river.
🎄 When you reach the Tower Bridge cross it to go to the other side of the river.
🎄 Pass in front of the Tower of London and enter the City of London for a walk amidst London’s skyscrapers.
🎄 Head to Heron Tower to have lunch (or brunch) at Duck & Waffle but first make a quick stop at Leadenhall Market for some unique interiors.
🎄 After your lunch return to the riverside and follow the path west.
🎄 Cross the London Bridge back to the south bank of the river and continue walking until you reach the Globe Theathre and Tate Modern but first don’t forget to stop by the famous Borough Market!
🎄 Walk over the Millennium Bridge and have a close up view of St. Paul’s Cathedral before concluding your walk!

BONUS: If you’re still not tired after all that walking return to the South Bank and keep walking until you reach Waterloo for views of the London Eye and Big Ben. The Christmas Market continues on that side of the river too!

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How to spend a day in the Cotswolds [SAVE FOR LAT How to spend a day in the Cotswolds

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🌳 Arrive early to beat the crowds at Bourton-on-the Water (for winter arriving at 10/10:30am should be fine).

🌳 Walk around and enjoy the scenert, visit all the cute shops and have a break at one of the cute cafes! We stopped at the Bakery on the Water and had a piece of gingerbread cheesecake!

🌳 Go for lunch at Moreton-in-Marsh (arrive at around 1pm to ensure places are still open for lunch).

🌳 Moreton-in-Marsh is small but don’t forget to have a quick stroll around the main street before leaving.

🌳 Finish your day with an afternoon walk at Stow-on-the-Wold. Arrrive at around 3pm to get a few hours of action before everything closes at 5/5:30pm.

🌳 This slightly bigger village has plenty of cute shops to keep you occupied for a couple of hours and why not stop for some afternoon tea at one of the tea houses and cafés there (we went to Davenford Cotswold Gardens). Note that many close at 4pm but there are some (including the one we visited) that stay open until 5pm.

All three villages are very close to each other so it should be very easy to reach them. Of course there are many more villages in the Cotswolds to visit but these are great for a first time visit in a gloomy and rainy winter day. Note that parking could be a struggle if they are very busy.

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Have you visited this glowing garden in London?

🤍 It’s called the Ever After Garden and it’s located in Grosvenor Square in Mayfair.

🤍 Each glowing rose is dedicated to a loved one with a donation to Marsden Cancer Charity.

🤍 The garden is open until 18 December 2024 from 3pm to 9pm and entry is free.

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