Colourful, glitzy and a little eccentric, Liguria turned out to be our perfect honeymoon destination. If the Côte d’Azur feels a little like France with a hint of Italy, then Liguria feels like Italy with a hint of France. It’s typically Meditteranean – warm, verdant, full of life and unpredictable. It’s also atmospheric and romantic, even – as we discovered…
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Enchanted June – a magical honeymoon in Liguria
Narrowboating in Wales – slow travel at its best
The Llangollen Canal is a great place to get away from it all. Travelling at around 3 miles an hour, narrowboating in Wales gives you plenty of time to get a real good close look at the countryside you pass through, and the wildlife you encounter along the way. Unless you’re in charge of the tiller, of course. Canal boating…
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Twwedyk – the amazing world of unknown unknowns
It may sound like somewhere out of Harry Potter or Iceland. It’s neither. But it could have been, because like Hogwarts or the Sagas, Twwedyk is a place of exciting possibilities. Visit on a good day and you’ll be inspired, motivated and ready for your next journey. You’ll depart feeling more forgiving and less judgmental. You’ll give people the benefit…
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Panamá – 8 tempting reasons to visit
A small country linking 2 great oceans, Panamá offers something for everyone. Most people have heard of the canal, which must be one of the most amazing feats of engineering in the world. But there are also over 1400 palm-fringed islands, idyllic beaches, incredible marine biodiversity, a lively capital city and amazing wildlife in the mountains and cloud forests. Whether…
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6 awesome things to do in Wimbledon other than tennis
There may be no tennis championships in SW19 this year, but don’t despair. There are lots of awesome things to do in Wimbledon other than tennis. I know this because I lived there for around 20 years on and off, the longest I’ve ever lived anywhere. I loved it. It’s a country village within a city. NOTE: please check that…
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