Tram Adventures in Lisbon
When looking at photos of Lisbon, it won’t take long to see a picture of their iconic trams. Having commuted by train for years to Central London, it’s pretty safe to say getting excited about public transport is a rarity for me. So when I say riding one of Lisbon’s iconic trams was non-negotiable, it […]
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Gefion Fountain: Tales of Mythology in Copenhagen
If you want a city break where you can walk and explore with a coffee in your hand, Copenhagen is perfect. There is so much for you to explore that if you went by public transport you would miss. During my short stay in the city I did a self-guided tour with Around, which took […]
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Torvehallerne: A Food Lovers Haven in Copenhagen
I’m terrible at finding restaurants when solo travelling, that’s just a fact. I love good food, but I have a habit of planning what I’ll be doing, and unmissable activities, that I forget to plan time to eat. So I often end up going to whatever is nearby and convenient at the time. I knew […]
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The Little Mermaid: Copenhagen’s Seaside Jewel
The Little Mermaid is one of Copenhagen’s most iconic tourist attractions, and is a tribute to Hans Christian Andersen’s famous fairytale by the same name. Everyone I know who has been to Copenhagen has visited the Little Mermaid, and almost all of them have felt disappointed by the statue. But I am all for forming […]
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Glyptotek Museum: Artwork in a Winter Garden
I arrived in Copenhagen to find the city cloudy and drizzly, exactly the same weather I had tried to escape from back home. But I was determined not to be put off. I wanted to get out and explore what the city has to offer. I’ve gotten into the habit of saving locations I want […]
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Exploring Copenhagen with a Self-Guided Walking Tour
As a seasoned traveller, I’ve tried my fair share of walking tours but not without issue. Often I can’t always hear the guides, I miss important information; or I don’t have enough time to take the photos and videos I want before being frogmarched on to the next stop. So when Around Tours approached me […]
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Barbican Conservatory: Green escapes in Central London
London is full of hidden gyms.and secret locations. Despite spending years working around the corner. Even when I found out about it, I couldn’t get tickets. I did eventually get tickets for the Barbican Conservatory when they hosted an art show using lights in the gardens. Unfortunately for this to take full effect, it meant […]
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Horizons 22: Exploring Londons highest free public viewpoint
I’ve always testified on this blog that the best way to see a city from above. So when a new one opened boasting to be London’s highest free viewpoint I knew I had to go. Horizon 22 opened in September 2023, and from 254 metres up, promised some of the best views of London. Showcasing […]
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Belém Tower: Navigating Lisbon’s UNESCO World Heritage Site
It was my last day in Lisbon, so naturally I was trying to squeeze as much in as I could. We had just left the Santa Justa Lift and grabbed a Pasteis De Nata whilst we waited for an Uber to take us to our next destination, Belém Tower. Six cancellations later and one finally […]
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Natural History Museum: Exploring the past with Charles Darwin
Many of my traveller friends have visited London, and almost all of them visit the Natural History Museum, London. Despite living close to London all my life I have never been. I realised if I was visiting London as a tourist, this would be high on my to-do list. I had some time off recently […]
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