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Alyson Long

Going Up The Shard. London Shard Review

We’ve admired The Shard from a distance for a long time now. We’ve seen her sparkle in summer sunshine, glisten ...
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Do Kids Enjoy Travel? Reasons They Do

I’ve been asked more than once if my kids enjoy travel. Some readers are concerned that children could be sad ...
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Kovalam Beach, Kerala (Love Kovalam!)

Kovalam Beach in Kerala is a popular beach holiday destination for Indian and international tourists. The beach, lighthouse, fishing boats, ...
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Fort Kochi Travel Blog, India, Kerala

Fort Cochin in Kerala is also known as Kochin, Kochi or Cochi, I’ve seen it written every-which-way during our time ...
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Anjuna and North Goa, How it’s Changed

Anjuna is the northernmost of the big tourist beaches of North Goa. The touristic development starts at Fort Aguada and ...
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Loving Anjuna and Getting from Goa to Kerala

A week in North Goa, now it’s time to move south for our flight out of Kerala to Nepal. I ...
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Colva Beach South Goa. Problems and Great Experiences

I adore India, this is probably the 7th month we’ve spent here all up, and I knew before we came ...
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Visiting Hampi and Hampi to Goa

Hampi is a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Karnataka, India. It is a huge site with incredible ancient temples and ...
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Magical Mamallapuram. Relaxing, but not in the way you think.

Arriving in Mamallapuram (Mahaballipuram) on the east coast of India by bus from Chennai, we set about finding lodging and ...
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First Day in India – Chennai to Mamallapuram

Hello! We’re in India, this is our first post, on our second day. I’m going back to travel-journal style blogging ...
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Cambodian Cooking Class

One of the many wonderful things about travelling the world is discovering new dishes and cooking methods. The ultimate way ...
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What do they eat in Cambodia?

I posted today about our cookery course in Battambang, Cambodia. It was a fabulous experience. As part of the tour ...
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How to Haggle in Bangkok.

Everyone knows you need to haggle over prices in Thailand and most other parts of Asia. Some are good at ...
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Kampot Cambodia

I’ve never experienced internet as bad and as unpredictable as here in Kampot Cambodia, anywhere (this was before our last ...
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Hotel in Battambang Cambodia

We loved Battambang, this is the sort of town that’s great to just hang out for a few days, or ...
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One Day Battambang Tour Cambodia

Everyone knows about the Bamboo Railway in Battambang, but there are many more things to do and see in this ...
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A Challenging Week in Siem Reap Cambodia

Our week in Siem Reap, Cambodia had its ups and downs. A family travel rollercoaster, dazzling highs and anxious, dark ...
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Is Silom a Good Place to Stay in Bangkok

Silom is an area of Bangkok Thailand around Silom Road, a major road that runs from near the river to ...
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Bangkok to Siem Reap, Bus, Train, Plane or Mini Bus?

There are multiple ways to get from Bangkok to Siem Reap, and cross the Thailand/Cambodia border. You can catch a ...
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Cruise Ship Shore Excursion in Cochin Kerala.

If you read my post yesterday about our day in wonderful Mumbai, you’ll know that we enjoyed our first ever ...
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Visiting Elephanta Caves (Elephanta Island) Mumbai India

Our visit to Elephanta Island and Elephanta Caves of Mumbai, India. It’s a fairly long boat ride, but the caves ...
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Dubai Camel Safari (Desert Safari with Camels!)

Dubai Desert Safaris are popular with visitors to Dubai, but not all Desert Safaris offer camel rides or camel trekking. ...
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Dubai Cultural Tour

Are you travelling to Dubai? We can’t recommend it highly enough. This cultural tour and lunch along with a desert ...
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6 Hidden Gems of Scotland

Before we went to Scotland and created our full Scotland Travel Blog and Guide, Emily of Borders and Burpees wrote ...
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Two Weeks in Istanbul

We’ve been in Istanbul now for almost 2 weeks so I thought I’d do one of those posts where I ...
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Armada Hotel Istanbul (Review)

We’ve enjoyed 5 nights at the Armada Old City hotel in Sultanahmet, Istanbul. Sultanahmet is the tourist hub of the ...
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Turkish Breakfast in Istanbul

Turkish Breakfast is delicious and comprises diverse dishes, baked goods, cheese, meats, honey, olives, and salads. In this post, we’ll ...
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Alilass Hotel, Sultanahmet, Istanbul

To see old Istanbul and its iconic buildings, a hotel in the Sultanahmet area must be your first choice. Hotel ...
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Things to Do in Galle

As you’d expect from one of Sri Lanka’s major cities, things to do in Galle are numerous and diverse. However, ...
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The Grant Museum of Zoology (London)

This post is about The Grant Museum of Zoology, one of London’s smaller museums but a fascinating place to fisit ...
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Visit Lord Howe Island, Australia. Natural Paradise!

It’s time to introduce you to yet another amazing part of Australia and one you may never have heard of. ...
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Egypt Family Holidays and Vacations

A family Egypt vacation is a holiday to appeal to both young and old, and it’s easy to see why; ...
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Pak Ou Caves, Luang Prabang

If you’re travelling in Laos, a visit to Pak Ou Caves, Luang Prabang would be a great trip to add ...
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Brisbane Travel Blog

As Australia’s 3rd biggest city and an increasingly popular tourist destination for domestic travellers alongside those from Asia, Europe, the ...
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Best Fishing Spots in Australia

To explore the vast spaces that Australia has to offer, you’d be hard pressed finding a better way to explore ...
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The British Garrison Cemetery in Kandy, Sri Lanka

The British Garrison Cemetery is a place of interest in Kandy Sri Lanka. It’s well worth visiting if you have ...
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Luang Prabang, Laos (Travel Blog)

Gorgeous Luang Prabang in Laos has been a tourist hot spot since the international airport was modernised and extended in ...
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The British Museum (London) with Kids

The British Museum is billed as a place to see the world without leaving London, and it’s true. The museum ...
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Tate Modern With Kids (London)

Is it worth visiting the Tate Modern with kids? We find out. Having an enjoyable and worthwhile visit to a ...
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London Travel Blog & Family Travel Guide

London is an amazing travel destination, one of the best in the world. Every family should try to take their ...
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Do We Travel Because We’re Unhappy?

A new year is just around the corner, all sparkly and shiny and waiting for you and me to enjoy. ...
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What Will My Boys Remember?

You may think we’ve not been to many places in 2014, after all, we’ve been exploring London in minute detail ...
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