Hotel Belmar Monteverde | A Review
After sailing the tropical canals of Tortuguero and hiking Arenal, it was time for Monteverde. This is the mountainous part of Costa Rica and is home to the legendary cloud…
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Seeing Turtles in Tortuguero | Everything you need to know
Tortuguero is a village on the Caribbean coast of Costa Rica. Because most of us Brits have beginners Spanish lodged in our minds from School, the name of this place…
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Boat Tour in Tortuguero | What to bring, see and expect
The absolute highlight of our stay along the Costa Rican Caribbean coast had to be our boat tour in Tortuguero. This was a part of our package at the Evergreen…
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What to see in Tortuguero Village | My Guide
As part of our stay at the Evergreen Lodge we had a visit to the village of Tortuguero. This famous backpacking destination is in the heart of the National Park.…
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Day Trip to Berkeley Castle | Your Ultimate Guide
Growing up, I heard stories of how King Edward II was murdered with a red-hot poker. To be honest, I did not really understand the historical significance of it back…
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How to See Puffins at Bempton Cliffs | A Short Guide to this RSPB Reserve
Puffins may just be one of my favourite animals. I don’t know exactly what it is. Perhaps their little waddle, their interesting call, or just because they’re beautiful. It could…
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10 days in Northern England | The Ultimate Road Trip Itinerary
Last Summer we went on the greatest UK Road Trip to date. We started off in Oxfordshire and ventured all the way to the Scottish border, exploring the rugged Northumbria…
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Visiting Slimbridge Wetland Centre | Your Guide to this Magical Reserve (2024)
Each year, Jack and I love watching the various songbirds in our garden. From goldfinches, blue tits, house sparrows and even goldcrests, we are really lucky to see lots of…
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Staying at the Bear of Rodborough | A Review of Our Visit
As you all know, the area around the Cotswolds is one of my favourite places in the UK. What makes this area so special is the gorgeous countryside and the…
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Day Trip to Borghetto sul Mincio | A Hidden Gem in Italy’s Lakes
In 2022, we honeymooned in Verona. We clearly hadn’t planned ahead and, when we were aiming for a tour of Lake Garda, we realised that we were travelling on a…
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Visiting Castle Combe | Your Ultimate Guide
Visiting Castle Combe is a must-do experience when you are in the Wiltshire area. We recently came here following our stay at the Hare and Hounds Hotel. The village is…
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Milaanj at the Beehive Review | A New Spectacular Gem
Last week, I was lucky enough to be invited to the grand opening of Milaanj at the Beehive. This new and exciting restaurant is in the sleepy village of White…
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