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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.
Lisbon

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

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

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

Baby turtles heading for the sea

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Whale watching and turtle releasing: Puerto Vallarta

Although I’d like to think I’m not a package holiday person, in some situations I kind of am. So when I found that taking an … Read more

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Written by: Helen

Published on: 16th February 2016

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