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How to spend the perfect weekend in Porto

blethersfromafar
November 30, 2019
Europe, Izzy's Travel Tips, Portugal, sunny getaways, weekend breaks
When it comes to European city breaks, Porto is somewhat of an overlooked gem.    With a population of a quarter of a million – that's half the size of my home city, Edinburgh – the city sits near...

Stepping into the world of Game of Thrones with Dubrovnik Walking Tours

blethersfromafar
October 2, 2019
Croatia, Europe, Izzy's Travel Tips, sunny getaways, weekend breaks
It won’t take long after setting foot in Dubrovnik to discover why this beautiful coastal city has made such a popular film location over the years.  With its ancient fortified walls, dramatic mountain...

What it’s like to kayak around Dubrovnik with Adventure Dalmatia

blethersfromafar
September 20, 2019
Croatia, Europe, Izzy's Travel Tips, sunny getaways, the great outdoors
Anyone who knows me will know that I’ve always been a bit of a water baby.  Perhaps it’s because I grew up on an island.  Or maybe it’s because I've been going swimming since I was just a tot. ...

That’s Amore: A Review of Dubrovnik’s 5* Hotel More

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September 15, 2019
Croatia, Europe, Izzy's Travel Tips, luxury holidays, sunny getaways
Beautiful though Dubrovnik may be, there’s no denying that tourism has boomed for the Adriatic pearl over recent years.  If jostling through the crowds isn’t your thing, or you just need a peaceful haven...

Exploring the French Riviera: 10 things you won’t want to miss

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July 31, 2019
Europe, France, Izzy's Travel Tips, luxury holidays, road trips, sunny getaways
Stretching from Menton through to Cassis, the French Riveria – or Côte d’Azur - is an area of Southern France, known for its palm-lined beach resorts, scorching climate and mountain-peaked backdrop.  Its...

What it’s really like taking the Greyhound down Australia’s East Coast

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July 6, 2019
Australia, backpacking, Izzy's Travel Tips, road trips, sunny getaways
In 2013, I spent four months travelling across the East Coast of Australia.  After flying in from Singapore, I knew that I wanted to start my time 'Down Under' in Cairns and somehow make it as far as...

Smile, you’re at Auschwitz! The troubling reality of visiting a concentration camp in the modern age

blethersfromafar
June 12, 2019
Europe, Izzy's Travel Tips, life as a writer, Poland
The frost-laced winds swirled in slow, solemn waltzes.  My gaze lay straight ahead.  I stared, shivering, trying to contemplate the length of the tracks ahead; of where they began, where they led, where they...

A 3 day guide to visiting Orkney for the first time

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April 27, 2019
Europe, Izzy's Travel Tips, road trips, Scotland, the great outdoors, United Kingdom, weekend breaks
It seems mad that in all these years writing about beautiful corners of the world I’ve rarely touched upon my homeland!  It’s not intentional, I swear!  It’s actually surprisingly tricky to write about...

My favourite tucked-away pubs in Edinburgh

blethersfromafar
March 18, 2019
Europe, Izzy's Travel Tips, Scotland, United Kingdom
I’ve lived in Edinburgh for over ten years now, yet it never fails to surprise me.  This city is a labyrinth of secret closes, cobbled lanes and hidden courtyards all ripe for exploring.  A pub crawl in...

Embracing the Hygge Life: A weekend in Copenhagen

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February 21, 2019
Denmark, Europe, Izzy's Travel Tips, luxury holidays, weekend breaks
There were several reasons why I was excited to explore Denmark’s capital city.  The industrial-chic design.  The centuries-old history and castles all a’calling for exploring.  The world-class Nordic...
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Latest

  • How to spend the perfect weekend in Porto

    blethersfromafar
    November 30, 2019
  • Stepping into the world of Game of Thrones with Dubrovnik Walking Tours

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    October 2, 2019
  • What it’s like to kayak around Dubrovnik with Adventure Dalmatia

    blethersfromafar
    September 20, 2019
  • That’s Amore: A Review of Dubrovnik’s 5* Hotel More

    blethersfromafar
    September 15, 2019
  • Exploring the French Riviera: 10 things you won’t want to miss

    blethersfromafar
    July 31, 2019

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