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Tips for the Bernina Line

Europe, Italy, Switzerland

Travelling the Bernina line from Switzerland to Italy – Bernina Express vs local train

Compare the Bernina Express vs regional trains on the Albula and Bernina rail line. Get useful tips to make the most of your trip between Switzerland and Italy.

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Written by: Helen

Published on: 18th May 2023

Woolacombe Bay Holiday Park review

England, Europe, UK

Woolacombe Bay Holiday Park review: Where to stay on the North Devon coast

Surrounded by beautiful beaches and fun things to do, Woolacombe Bay Holiday Park in North Devon is a great place to stay for your next UK holiday.

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Written by: Helen

Published on: 29th April 2023

Naples to Ischia ferry guide

Europe, Italy

Naples to Ischia ferry guide: The cheapest, fastest and best ways to get to Ischia

Travelling to Ischia, Italy? Read this comprehensive guide to Ischia ferries from Naples, with information on the best, cheapest and fastest ways to travel.

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Written by: Helen

Published on: 4th April 2023

Pompeii

Europe, Italy, UNESCO World Heritage

12 tips for visiting Pompeii (plus how to climb Vesuvius)

Pompeii is on a lot of people’s travel bucket lists but can seem daunting to visit. Here’s some of the advice I found most useful, along with some tips from my visit.

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Written by: Helen

Published on: 2nd April 2023

Europe, Italy, UNESCO World Heritage

How to visit Herculaneum (and 3 huge reasons why you should)

Visiting Herculaneum, a Roman city destroyed by the same volcano that engulfed Pompeii, is really rewarding. Here’s how to visit Herculaneum, and why it should be as much of a priority on your trip to Italy as seeing Pompeii.

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Written by: Helen

Published on: 2nd April 2023

Visiting Madeira: 13 top tips for your trip

Europe, Portugal

Visiting Madeira: 13 top tips for your trip

Visiting Madeira for the first time? There are a few dos and don’ts that it’s good to know about before you go. Read on for 13 essential tips for your trip.

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Written by: Helen

Published on: 1st April 2023

Holidays in Italy in September

Europe, Italy

7 of the best holidays in Italy in September

If you’re dreaming of visiting Italy in September, here are the best places to go, with weather tips, not-to-be-missed festivals, things to do and what to pack.

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Written by: Helen

Published on: 25th March 2023

Europe, Italy

9 fun things to do in Ischia (plus 5 amazing day trips)

Ischia’s an idyllic island off the coast of southern Italy. It’s only around six miles wide, but manages to pack in an amazing number of attractions. Here are the very best things to do in Ischia,

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Written by: Helen

Published on: 28th February 2023

The view from the end of this easy levada walk

Europe, Portugal

Balcões de Ribeiro Frio: the best easy levada walk near Funchal, Madeira

How to do one of Madeira’s easiest and most beautiful levada walks from Ribeiro Frio to the astonishing Balcões viewpoint.

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Written by: Helen

Published on: 12th February 2023

Visiting Jodrell Bank, a day trip from Manchester

England, Europe, UK, UNESCO World Heritage

Visiting Jodrell Bank, a cosmic day out from Manchester

You might have seen the huge Lovell Telescope from a train or a plane, but have you visited Jodrell Bank? Here’s how to have an out of this world day out from Manchester.

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Written by: Helen

Published on: 20th January 2023

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