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I’m Helen, a travel blogger near Manchester, UK with a full time job and a mission to make the most of my annual leave. Read more about me.
Southern Iceland

Europe, Iceland

Giant waterfalls, blue ice and black sand: a day trip to Southern Iceland

An epic day exploring the bucket-list-worthy south-west coast of Iceland.

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Written by: Helen

Published on: 5th February 2017

Europe, Iceland

One day in Reykjavik: Visiting the world’s most northerly capital city

There aren’t that many big sights in Reykjavik itself but there’s plenty to keep you busy for a full day in the city.

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Written by: Helen

Published on: 29th January 2017

Seven reasons to visit Valencia

Europe, Spain

Seven reasons you must visit Valencia

Pack your weekend bag for the underrated Spanish city that’s got it all.

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Written by: Helen

Published on: 15th January 2017

The City of Arts and Sciences in Valencia

Europe, Spain

City of surprises: a weekend in Valencia

Awesome sights, an unexpected festival, interesting food and amazing weather… could Valencia be the perfect city break destination?

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Written by: Helen

Published on: 2nd January 2017

Europe, Portugal

Visiting Porto: All the best things to do in on a weekend break to Porto

I wasn’t sure I’d even like it, but Porto knows just how to win you over.

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Written by: Helen

Published on: 19th November 2016

How to travel from Lisbon to Porto

Europe, Portugal

How to travel from Lisbon to Porto by train

Making your holiday in Portugal a twin centre by visiting both Lisbon and Porto is really easy and fun. Here’s how to make it happen.

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Written by: Helen

Published on: 12th November 2016

Lisbon

Europe, Portugal

Three days in Lisbon in September

Our second time in Lisbon and this time we did it properly…

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Written by: Helen

Published on: 5th November 2016

The old town across the water in Stockholm

Europe, Sweden

Abba and the archipelago: four nights in Stockholm

Another year, another birthday trip for me! This time we’d planned a double whammy; two nights in Stockholm followed by two nights on a Baltic … Read more

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Written by: Helen

Published on: 13th July 2016

Galloway

Scotland, UK

Wicker Man locations and red kites: a weekend in Galloway, Scotland

Whether it’s an #EUtour trip or just an event, I like a trip with a mission. So for the late May bank holiday, we set … Read more

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Written by: Helen

Published on: 18th June 2016

The harbour at Sorrento

Europe, Italy

Rome and Sorrento: Fast trains, slow trains, scary buses and a book from my Grandad

We’d been to Rome before, but in the pre-#EUtour days, so we had to go back. And I’d dreamed of visiting Pompeii ever since my … Read more

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Written by: Helen

Published on: 24th May 2016

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