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Horizons 22 Viewpoint in Central london England
UK

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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Autumn road for travel blog post
Travel Tips

Your complete October Travel Guide

October for me is peak Autumn time. The evenings are cold enough for a light jacket, pumpkin spiced latte adverts are everywhere, and of course you have Halloween. For a lot of destinations peak tourist season is over. Making it a great time to grab a weekend away at a bargain. It doesn’t need to […]

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Cloudy Weather over Ben Nevis in Scotland
Travel Tips UK

What is the National Three Peaks Challenge?

Tired of being in the house? Want a real challenge? Miss travelling? If you answered yes to all three then you may be interested in the National Three Peaks Challenge. Taking place within a time limit of 25 hours, entrants will have to hike Scotland, England and Wales highest peaks. These include Ben Nevis (1345m) […]

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Passport Visa for Australia advice post on Brads Backpack Travel Blog
Europe Travel Tips

ETIAS: A Guide for UK Citizens

For UK citizens, the world has been at our fingertips thanks to the ease of European travel. With airports like Heathrow acting as a hub for further destinations, as well as smaller city airports making shorter European breaks a breeze. However, the introduction of the ETIAS (European Travel Information and Authorization System) for UK citizens […]

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OEX Cargo 60L Closed
Travel Gear Reviews

OEX 60L Cargo Bag Review

Some links on this page are affiliate links, to learn more about how we use these, read our disclaimer. If you want a cheap holdall that can take anything life throws at it, look no further. I have taken my OEX 60L Cargo Bag with me around the world, and it still looks ready to […]

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