Europe is home to some of the most magnificent castles, each with a unique story that you can unfold when you visit. Castles, during their time of existence, were typically used in battles to provide a base for each army and a hideout in which they could spy on their enemies. Every castle across the… Continue reading The Best Castles in EuropeÂ
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4 Essential Stops on a Trip to Liverpool
Liverpool is a fantastic modern city that offers a truly unique experience, distinguishing it from its other northern neighbours. If you’re walking around the port city, you’ll quickly realise that it’s completely unpredictable, with something new and unexpected waiting around every corner. It’s a friendly city that’s full of stories waiting to be uncovered, so… Continue reading 4 Essential Stops on a Trip to Liverpool
6 of the Best Things To Do in Manchester
Outside of London, Manchester is the most popular tourist destination in England. Often referred to as England’s ‘second city’, Manchester is the beating heart of the north. A sprawling urban metropolis where modern, high-rise skyscrapers clash with centuries-old red-brick architecture to create a vivid cultural mosaic that represents the future of Britain, while paying homage… Continue reading 6 of the Best Things To Do in Manchester
Castles, Abbeys & Hill Walking: How We Spent 3 Days in North Wales
Earlier this month, my husband and I decided to go on a spontaneous "mini-moon" and booked to stay in North Wales. This is one of our favourite places to visit in the UK (although we do have many), but we felt that this would be the right place for our to start our married lives… Continue reading Castles, Abbeys & Hill Walking: How We Spent 3 Days in North Wales
Visit BrasÃlia: Brazil’s Cultural and Historic Capital
When you think of Brazil, your mind probably drifts to the golden beaches of Rio de Janeiro, the rhythms of Bahia, or the wild heart of the Amazon. But tucked away on a vast plateau in the country’s center lies BrasÃlia—a city unlike any other, a capital carved not from centuries of settlement but from… Continue reading Visit BrasÃlia: Brazil’s Cultural and Historic Capital
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