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Verona, the charming city in northern Italy, is often overshadowed by the glitz of Venice or the romance of Florence, but it is a hidden gem brimming with history, art, and culture. Best known as the setting for Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet, Verona is much more than just a romantic backdrop. Its Roman ruins, medieval buildings, and Renaissance squares make…

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Nestled in the shadow of the majestic Mount Vesuvius, Naples is a city where history, culture, and culinary delights come together to create an unforgettable experience. With its rich tapestry of sights and activities, Naples offers a treasure trove of adventures waiting to be explored. Here are some of the most popular things to see and do in this vibrant…

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Liverpool! It’s all Fab Four this, and Cavern Club that. Don’t get me wrong, I love a bit of Hey Jude as much as the next person, but this city has so much more to offer than just Beatlemania.  This time around, I’m ditching the tourist trail and taking you on a whirlwind tour of some of the best things…

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Steeped in 2,000 years of amazing history, London is home to a world-famous collection of national monuments, castles, cathedrals and museums. The city charts the rise and fall of empires, from the Londinium of the earliest Roman settlers, the Anglo-Saxons, Normans and Tudors through the Industrial Revolution, Victorians and the modern-day Elizabethans, each of which has left an indelible mark…

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London is one of the most visited cities in the world, both by Brits and those from abroad. It has many tourist traps that are packed with sightseers no matter the time of day or year, but it also has plenty of unique attractions that are a little off the beaten track. This makes it a great city for a…

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We arrived in Los Angeles airport on a lovely warm evening mid February to begin our three weeks family road trip around California. After our eleven hour flight from London Heathrow, we wanted to stay relatively close to L.A. airport on our first night so we chose Venice Beach. Our two boys, Dylan (10) and Harry (8) had their first…

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What comes to your mind when you think of Portugal and its capital, Lisbon? Perhaps its colonial past, fortified wine, Fado music, seafood, or those beautiful pastel-coloured properties? While you will find all of those in Lisbon, there is so much more to see and do in this beautiful and cosmopolitan European city. There are a lot of things worth…

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New York

We’ve all dreamed of running off to New York in search of excitement and adventure, only for real life to get in the way of such dreams. But that doesn’t mean you can’t plan a short escape to the New York and the New Jersey areas! The most important things about planning your escape is choosing the time of year…

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