Highclere Castle {aka Downton Abbey}

A quick day trip from London Town, Newbury is home to the infamous Highclere Castle. It is believed that the land has been home to people for some 1300 years, with Highclere Castle transforming in it’s place during the 18th and 19th century. The Castle is currently home to Earl and Countess of Carnarvon, who spend their time between […]

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DREAMY LUCERNE

Lucerne is a charming little gem tucked away in the valley of the Swiss Alps. Built around the lake, the city is a panoramic of picturesque. Spend at least a day wandering around the beautiful lake, taking note of the scenic views from every angle of the waterfront. Grab a bottle of wine and head […]

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Oslo Guldsmeden 

Our quick weekend trip to Oslo was to celebrate our fifth wedding anniversary and the Oslo Guldsmeden was the perfect combination of romantic and eclectic. It was situated in the perfect location, nearby the Royal Palace and Nationaltheatret train station and the newly renovated Aker Brygge (full of waterside restaurants, bars and shopping). The lobby […]

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10 reasons to get to Croatia NOW!

Over 1200 islands and islets settled in the Adriatic Sea. Adventures await. Cliff jumping, sailing, snorkelling, hiking, kayaking, diving. 7 UNESCO world heritage sites..Plitvice Lakes, Dubrovnik, Stari Grad Plain, Cathedral of St James in Šibenik, Split and the Palace of Diocletian, City of Trogir, Euphrasian Basilica of Porec. Cheap(ish)! Currently, the exchange rate is $1 to […]

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15 Things to do in Edinburgh

1. Edinburgh Castle: incredible panoramic views of the city as this castle was built high on a hill for protection. Every day (except Sunday) at 1pm they even set off the cannon! During the month of August, the Military Tattoo is held which gains worldwide attraction with music, entertainment and food. The Castle is typically £16 per […]

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