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Russia in 72 Hours: Day 1 – From Helsinki to St Petersburg

In my previous post, I told you about our whirlwind 72 hour trip to Russia. In this series of posts, I’ll be taking you throughContinue reading

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Russia in 72 Hours: Day 2 – St Petersburg

This post is about Day 2 of our whirlwind tour of Russia. Read about Day 1, where we boarded the ferry from Helsinki to StContinue reading

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Russia in 72 Hours: Day 3 – Moscow

0730:  We were awoken by the gentle rocking of the Grand Express as is rushed past the suburbs of Moscow. The train guard brought usContinue reading

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Russia in 72 Hours: Day 4 – St Petersburg

0835: Arrived at St Petersburg station, after the Grand Express sleeper train from Moscow. Olga, our guide from 2 days ago, came to pick usContinue reading

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Southern China and Tibet – Day 2: Yangshuo

Today was a day I wished I had learnt to take good photos and had a proper camera. It was the second day of ourContinue reading

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Southern China and Tibet – Day 3: Longji Rice Terraces

On day 3 of our trip, we headed out to Longshen, to see the famous Longji rice terraces. Built into the mountain slopes of SouthernContinue reading

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Southern China and Tibet – Day 6: Drepung Monastery and Sera Monastery

0700: I woke up with a really bad hangover – then remembered that I was actually in Tibet, suffering from Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS). ItContinue reading

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Transylvania Long Weekend: Trip Highlights and Itinerary

I got back from my long awaited trip to Transylvania with Explore UK a few days ago. This trip was my first tour with Explore,Continue reading

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Transylvania Long Weekend – Day 1

This is a Day 1 of my Transylvania long weekend trip with Explore UK. You can read more about the Trip Itinerary and Highlights here.Continue reading

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Transylvania Long Weekend – Day 4: Dracula’s Castle and Brașov

This is a detailed post about Day 4 of my Transylvania Long Weekend Tour with Explore!. (Read about Day 1, Day 2 and Day 3)Continue reading

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Dubrovnik to Montenegro Day Trip

Where did I go: Day Trip from Dubrovnik to Montenegro When did I go: October 2019 This is a detailed post is about a dayContinue reading

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Southern China and Tibet: Day 11 – Leshan Buddha and Wenshu Temple

0930: Today we are going to see Leshan Buddha, the largest Buddha statue in the World. Leshan is a 2 hour drive from Chengdu, so weContinue reading

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Southern China and Tibet: Day 12 – Panda Breeding Research Centre and Goodbye...

0900: Its our last day in China. Today, we are visiting the world famous Chengdu Panda Breeding Research centre. It is a relatively early start,Continue reading

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Jordan Discovery Day 2 – Wadi Rum

Where and when: Wadi Rum, Jordan. 1st February 2023 0715: Breakfast at Hotel Toledo in Amman. Good selection of local and international foods. 0800: LeaveContinue reading

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48 Hours in Singapore- Part 2

1030: Brunch at Enchanted Cafe, a lovely 24hr cafe on Rangoon Road. Everything is digital, so you need to order and pay for everything onlineContinue reading

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