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Heritage railways: five of my favourite preserved railway lines

Preserved railways make a great day trip for the whole family. These are my favourite heritage railways to visit.

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Written by: Helen

Published on: 29th May 2020

Visiting Haworth, home of the Bronte sisters

England, UK

Visiting Haworth and the Brontë Parsonage, home of the Brontë sisters

Visit Haworth and walk in the footsteps of the Brontë sisters. See where Charlotte, Emily and Anne Brontë wrote their most famous books and experience a charming Yorkshire town.

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Written by: Helen

Published on: 17th May 2020

Visiting Negombo thermal spa

Europe, Italy

Visiting Negombo, Ischia’s best thermal spa – review and advice for your visit

Visiting the beautiful and relaxing Negombo thermal spa is one of the most popular things to do in Ischia. Read my review for everything you need to know and get tips for your visit.

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Written by: Helen

Published on: 18th April 2020

Quirky things to do in London

England, UK

Quirky things to do in London: 21 of London’s most unusual attractions

From the world’s tallest slide to making lollipops with your face on them, you’ll love this list of the best quirky and unusual things to do in London.

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Written by: Helen

Published on: 17th April 2020

Europe, Germany

Chocoversum review: Hamburg’s chocolate museum is a tasty treat

The Chocoversum by Hachez chocolate museum and tour in Hamburg was one of my favourite things to do in Hamburg. Here’s my review of the Chocoversum Choco-Tour, together with some useful information for your visit to Hamburg’s chocolate museum.

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Written by: Helen

Published on: 16th April 2020

Europe, Germany, UNESCO World Heritage

Things to do in Hamburg: 21 of the best Hamburg attractions

Hamburg, in the north of Germany, is a brilliant place to spend a few days. I loved my birthday trip to Hamburg, and I’m excited to share what I think are the 21 top things to do in Hamburg.

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Written by: Helen

Published on: 6th April 2020

How to take a harbour tour in Hamburg by ferry

Europe, Germany

Hamburg sightseeing by ferry: How to take a budget harbour tour

Hamburg’s public ferries are the best way to see the city’s riverside attractions on a budget. Here’s everything you need to know about travelling by ferry in Hamburg.

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Written by: Helen

Published on: 23rd February 2020

Europe, Travel advice

EU Tour: Visiting all the European Union capitals

The story of how two EU-loving Brits visited all 28 European Union capitals, before Brexit. From Amsterdam to Zagreb, via Bucharest, Helsinki, Lisbon and 23 more – plus which one was my favourite.

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Written by: Helen

Published on: 26th January 2020

Europe, Germany

9 of the best places to stay in Hamburg

Looking for the best places to stay in Hamburg? Read on for the best hotels, hostels and BnBs in Hamburg, as recommended by travel writers.

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Written by: Helen

Published on: 25th August 2019

Europe, Germany

Premier Inn Hamburg City Zentrum: the best budget hotel in Hamburg?

The Premier Inn Hamburg is new to the Hamburg budget hotel scene, and one of the best places to stay in the city. Here’s why the Premier Inn Hamburg is the best hotel option if you’re visiting Hamburg on a budget.

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Written by: Helen

Published on: 11th July 2019

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