Author: Jacqui
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Walking The Oak Trail through Epping Forest, UK
As a “live-in tourist”, I like to spend my weekends in London exploring its landmarks, cuisine, and activities. But when Carlie…
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Countries you have to include on your Bucket List
Most of us have a list of places we would love to go and see one day. Some of us…
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How to spend a weekend in Oslo, Norway (video)
Oslo, the capital and most populous city in Norway, is a great weekend escape for travellers wanting to breathe in…
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Five off the beaten track (but easy to get to) European summer escapes
There is nothing better than summer in Europe! But, sometimes it’s better to avoid the big cities and tourist destinations…
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A sunny weekend in Copenhagen, Denmark (video)
In October 2015, I travelled to Copenhagen with a few girlfriends for a 36 hour weekend escape. We had so much fun…
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How to spend a weekend in Berlin
Berlin, the ever-changing capital of Germany and home to fascinating modern history and trendy culture, is a great destination for a…
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A storybook adventure with some kindred spirits
“Isn’t it splendid to think of all the things there are to find out about? It just makes me…
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A two week journey through Japan: Our itinerary (and what we’d change)
Two weeks to journey through Japan is not enough. But if you’re like us and you have limited time and/or funds, you…
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Nature’s annual travelling show, cherry blossoms!
Starting in the warmer south, sakura (cherry blossoms) spread in a wave across Japan, blooming and wilting in just a…
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Journey through Japan: Two days in Kyoto
I arrived in Kyoto midafternoon to be greeted at our accommodation by our good friend Maria. She had collected the keys…