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Burgundy, Travel Itineraries

2 Days in Burgundy: Itinerary for 48 Hours in Beaune & Cote d’Or (+ Map)

Three words: French. Wine. Country! Burgundy is one of France’s greatest wine regions, dotted with grand chateaux and biscuit-coloured villages where it seems that time stands still. We spent two days in Burgundy, which was the perfect introduction to this exceptional corner of France. You could spend so much longer exploring the region, but 48 hours in Burgundy is a great place to start for … Continue reading 2 Days in Burgundy: Itinerary for 48 Hours in Beaune & Cote d’Or (+ Map)

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3 Days in Zurich Itinerary: Lindt, Lake Zurich & Mountains

Zurich is one of the most beautiful cities in Europe, and yet it flies mostly under the radar for international visitors on a typical Europe trip. We spent 3 days in Zurich on our recent summer trip to the UK & Europe, and it was one of the genuine highlights of our trip! We were visiting good friends of ours, Tim & Nat, and we … Continue reading 3 Days in Zurich Itinerary: Lindt, Lake Zurich & Mountains

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London

5 Days in London: Itinerary For First Time Visitors (2024)

London is the ultimate metropolis, a megacity with more than a thousand years of history, dozens of distinct neighbourhoods and an endless number of things to see and do. This itinerary for 5 days in London is based on my most recent trip and includes major attractions like The Tower of London, Borough Market, St Paul’s Cathedral , Kensington Gardens and Westminster Abbey, as well as … Continue reading 5 Days in London: Itinerary For First Time Visitors (2024)

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Hudson Valley, New York State, USA

Upstate Escape: A Weekend in Hudson, NY

The key to living in New York City is knowing when to get the hell out of Dodge. A three-day weekend in Hudson was exactly what we needed after a hot, and busy summer living and working in New York City. Hudson is the largest town in the Hudson Valley, which was one of my favourite destinations for a short break from New York City. … Continue reading Upstate Escape: A Weekend in Hudson, NY

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Wineglass Bay Tasmania
East Coast Tasmania, Launceston & North, Tasmania, Travel Itineraries

3 Days in Tasmania: Wineglass Bay, Freycinet, Launceston & The Tamar Valley

Wineglass Bay in Tasmania is famous for being one of the most beautiful beaches in the world, and has long been high on my travel wishlist. Located in Freycinet National Park on the beautiful East Coast of Tasmania, we visited in September on a 3-day trip to Tasmania from Melbourne. We built our 3 day itinerary around visiting Wineglass Bay & Freycinet, with some time spent … Continue reading 3 Days in Tasmania: Wineglass Bay, Freycinet, Launceston & The Tamar Valley

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Cyclades, Islands & Beaches, Sifnos

The Soulful Cyclades: 3 Days in Sifnos

Sifnos is a tiny island in Greece, in the Cyclades, floating between larger and more popular islands Paros and Milos. We spent 3 days in Sifnos, when we spent two weeks in Greece. Of the three islands that we visited, Sifnos drew the most blank stares. Some of my friends had heard of Paros or Milos, but no one had heard of Sifnos – and … Continue reading The Soulful Cyclades: 3 Days in Sifnos

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Cold Spring Hudson Valley
Hudson Valley, New York State, USA

A Day Trip to the Hudson Valley: Beacon & Cold Spring

A day trip or weekend away in the Hudson Valley is the perfect antidote to the frenetic energy of New York City. Dotted with farms and orchards, state parks, historic country towns and old money mansions left behind from the Gilded Age, it’s only a short train trip to find sweet relief from the city that never sleeps. On a warm weekend in September, when … Continue reading A Day Trip to the Hudson Valley: Beacon & Cold Spring

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Naousa Paros Greece
Cyclades, Greece, Islands & Beaches, Nature, Paros

Paradise found: 3 Days in Paros, Greece

With traditional, white-washed Cycladic villages straight out of central casting, dozens of pretty beaches and a handful of ancient ruins, it’s a miracle that Paros isn’t already overrun with tourists. This idyllic Cyclades island is one of the most beautiful in Greece, and is getting more popular with every year. Paros is home to beautiful villages like Parikia, Naoussa and Lefkes, dozens of beaches and … Continue reading Paradise found: 3 Days in Paros, Greece

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Cyclades, Destination Guides, Islands & Beaches, Milos

Highlights from 5 Days in Milos, Greece

On rugged, mountainous Milos, you’re at the mercy of the wind. The Greek island has more beaches than any other island in the Cyclades, but the day’s wind will dictate which ones to visit. The windswept, volcanic terrain creates other-worldly landscapes across the island, like the famous, moon-like Sarakiniko beach. The island was once popular with pirates, who hid out in the chalky white caves … Continue reading Highlights from 5 Days in Milos, Greece

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Dublin

3 Days in Dublin: Itinerary for First Time Visitors (+ Day Trips)

We visited Ireland for the first time, as the first destination on our month-long trip around Europe and the UK. We decided to spend 3 days in Dublin, with a day trip to the Wicklow Mountains, Glendalough and Kilkenny. It was my first trip to Ireland, but it definitely won’t be my last! We were both a little surprised by how enchanted we were by … Continue reading 3 Days in Dublin: Itinerary for First Time Visitors (+ Day Trips)

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