Category: Europe
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DIY Norway in a Nutshell Tour
What is Norway in a Nutshell? Norway in a Nutshell tour takes you through Norway’s most breath-taking UNESCO-protected fjord and mountain scenery. It is a packaged tour that combines a scenic ferry ride on two connected fjords (Naerotfjord and Aurlandsfjord), a bus ride on the steep hairpin bends of Stalheimskleiva and a spectacular railway journey…
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Sledding Korketrekkeren Like A Boss
Friday 27th December 2019 We got up early and were so excited to do some sledging. This was such a last-minute decision (literally decided the night before) which made it even more exciting! We both knew that no trip to Oslo in the winter would be complete without playing in the snow but this takes playing…
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Oslo Itinerary for a Perfect Weekend Break in Winter
Often rated as one of the world’s best (and most expensive) places to live, Oslo was one of the locations that my husband and I both wanted to visit for a long time. Oslo is the capital of Norway and was founded over 1000 years ago by the famous Harold Hardrada. The city sits at…
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Week-Long Stay in Astley Castle
Ever fancied spending some time in your very own castle? Astley Castle is an 800-hundred-year-old Grade II listed building located in Warwickshire, England. It has links to three Queens of England and Victorian novelist Georgie Elliot. For hundreds of years, it stood as a fortified manor house but became derelict after being turned into a…
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The Best Three Days in Paris Itinerary
Paris is one of the my favourite European cities with its French cuisine, countless museums, historic architecture and charming parks. I treated my sister with two tickets to Paris for her 18th birthday so that she could go with her best friend to see the Christmas Markets. Because my family still had some reservations about her…
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Bergamo – Northern Italy’s Hidden Gem
Milan is one of the most interesting places to visit in Italy and is becoming an increasingly popular tourist destination. However, its also definitely worth visiting the forgotten yet hidden gem of Lombardy – Bergamo. Bergamo is at a stone’s throw from Milan (around 45 minutes by train) and can be a great day trip.…
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Best things to see in Milan
I visited Milan in mid-February, during Milan Fashion Week 2020 and the a few days before the travel ban for coronavirus. It was a birthday treat for my mum as she loves European city getaways with the family. I never suspected a thing during my time in Italy. Everyone was out as normal, right up…
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Attending my first Milan Fashion Week Runway Show!
In my recent trip to Milan in February 2020, I was fortunate enough to be invited to the Milan Fashion Week. I attended the Emerging Talents Milan show on February 23. I brought along my sister, Yasmin for good company. This show gathers outstanding international brands in the historical Palazzo Visconti di Modrone. It is…
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Self-guided Day Trip From Milan to Lake Como
If you’re visiting Milan and want to escape the busy city streets for the day – then the day trip from Milan to Lake Como is perfect for you. I knew that I wanted to experience its mountains and fresh air from the moment I step foot in Italy. Even though there are numerous organized day…
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Alhambra Travel Guide: A Magical Day Trip to Granada (2026 Updated)
Nothing during my Andalucía road trip blew me away quite like the Alhambra. My family and I took a day trip to Granada specifically to visit this iconic palace—and it completely lived up to the hype. The Alhambra began construction in 1238 for the Muslim emirs of the Nasrid dynasty and continued to expand throughout…
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