I was in Dubrovnik for a week and what a magical place it is.
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National Showcaves and Dinosaurs In Wales
The National Showcaves and Dinosaur park in Dan-yr- Ogof is a great way to spend a rainy day. Saying it rains a lot in Wales is an understatement; it’s not mega green for no reason. So, what to do when it’s sprinkling and you’ve exhausted the local castles and National Trust estates? Check out the […]
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The Roman Baths and Amphitheatre In Caerleon, Wales and Caldicot Castle
The Romans have left their mark around Wales, most of them are long gone and not worthy of a stop; but the Roman Fortress Baths in Caerleon should be on your list to see. Pair the trip with visiting Caldicot Castle in Caldicot, Monmouthshire and you have a nice days outing that is free. […]
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Hiking The Brecon Beacons Pen y Fan
Pen y Fan is the highest peak in south Wales at 886 meters above sea level and is part of the Brecon Beacons National Park. It’s a popular hike to view the surrounding valley on a clear day. In Wales there’s not many days the weatherman can say “clear and sunny.” I had this hike […]
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Castles of North Wales – Video
Wales has plenty of must-see castles scattered around the country. Thankfully, it only takes four hours to get from Cardiff, at the bottom, to get to the top. So for those of you who want to come to Wales for a two-week vacation, don’t fret, you have plenty of time to see everything and still […]
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That time in Tanga I was stung by a jelly fish and attacked by a centipede
I traveled around Tanzania for two months, renting comfortable budget rooms ( $15-$20 per night), roaming from Dar Es Salaam to Arusha to Moshi. At the end of my trip I decided to head to the coast to enjoy an all-inclusive resort along the Indian Ocean. I sent an email to Peponi Resort […]
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The Big Pit Coal Mine
Who knew that going underground could be so fun and interesting. I broke away from my castle hopping around Cardiff, Wales to visit the coal mine known as The Big Pit in Blaenavon, Wales. This is a free attraction, but I would have paid. It was that good. To go underground into the tunnels that […]
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Castle Hopping Day Trip in Wales
Here is a day trip that will take you to five castles, only 10-15 minutes from each other, with the exception of Goodrich, in England, which is 30 minutes, but worth the extra drive. Along the way, I also stopped at Tintern Abbey, which is beyond expectation. There are no detours getting to it, it’s […]
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