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Best Western New Holmwood (Cowes, Isle of Wight) Hotel Review
I stayed 3 nights at the Best Western New Holmwood, a fairly big hotel in Cowes on the Isle of Wight. Cowes is on the east coast of the Isle…
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The Gateway Hotel, Clapham, London (Review)
I stayed 4 nights at The Gateway Hotel, a boutique hotel in Greater London. It’s just outside the major part of the city in a smaller area called Lambeth, specifically…
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The Clarendon Hotel, Blackheath, London (Review)
I stayed 4 nights at The Clarendon Hotel, located just outside the main part of London in Blackheath. It’s about 20 minutes by train into the city, so a good…
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The Chestnuts B&B Shanklin, Isle of Wight (Hotel Review)
I stayed 5 nights at The Chestnuts, a bed and breakfast in Shanklin on the Isle of Wight. I came just before the busy season (May 2022) so I got…
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Hampton by Hilton Glasgow Central Hotel Review
I stayed 4 nights at the Hampton by Hilton Glasgow Central hotel in Glasgow, Scotland in May 2022. I picked this location specifically because it was within easy walking distance…
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Exploring London’s East End Street Art Scene (Walking Tour Review)
Going on walking tours, especially of specific neighborhoods in huge cities, is a great way to learn more about local life. Focusing down on specific topics means you can dig…
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My Experience on a Seine River Cruise
One of the more popular things to do in Paris is a Seine River cruise. It’s actually a really good deal for a tourist activity in a major city, usually…
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Exploring the Museum of Antiquities, Rouen, France
I visited Rouen as part of a larger tour of France, and one of the highlights of my visit was going to the Museum of Antiquities & Museum of Natural…
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Where to Stay in Rouen, France
Maybe you want to do a LOT of sightseeing in Rouen and don’t want to bother commuting back to Paris at the end of the day. Or maybe you want…
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Exploring Coventry Cathedral Ruins & Priory Garden
I visited Coventry in 2022 as part of a larger tour around England, and I wanted to visit because of the cool historical buildings within the city walls. Coventry Cathedral…
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Exploring Père Lachaise Cemetery, Paris, France
Père Lachaise Cemetery (Cimetière du Père-Lachaise in French) is a popular tourist destination for people wanting to visit certain celebrities’ grave sites. It was established in 1804 and is the…
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What to See in Rouen, France
After staying in super expensive Paris for a few days, I needed to get somewhere more affordable. I figured somewhere outside of the main metro area would be cheaper, and…
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Walking Around Montmartre, a Bohemian Neighborhood | Tour Review
When I was visiting Paris in 2022, I went on quite a few tours. Some were self-guided, and some were with a tour guide. It’s great to have some guidance…
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A long weekend in Amiens, France: Jules Verne’s final residence
Amiens is a small-ish city of 132,000 people located about 75 miles north of Paris. It’s famous for a few things, including having the largest gothic cathedral in the country…
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90+ Active Facebook Groups for Travelers
Facebook Groups, for better or worse, are where the majority of travel forums have migrated to. FB groups are one of the best places to find information, support, travel tips…
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Transatlantic with Royal Caribbean’s Rhapsody of the Seas, November 2022
I had such a good time on my first transatlantic cruise from Florida to England that I decided to book another one going the other way, from Barcelona to Barbados.…
