While there’s no shortage of picturesque towns and villages that you could stay in on Madeira, if you want easy access to the island’s many hiking trails Funchal is (in […]
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Taking on Tai Mo Shan, Hong Kong’s Highest Peak
We ended our trip on a high – quite literally, since we spent our last full day atop Tai Mo Shan, the SAR’s highest peak. Located slap-bang in the middle […]
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Water of Leith Walkway: Balerno to Leith
Stretching from Balerno to Leith, the Water of Leith Walkway seamlessly transports walkers from the rural fringes of the Pentland Hills Regional Park to the urban buzz of the city […]
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Chincoteague Island National Seashore
For visitors seeking an authentic coastal experience, Chincoteague Island National Seashore, located on the Virginia side of Assateague Island, stands out. It offers a unique blend of pristine beaches, diverse […]
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Christmas in the Caribbean: Snapshots from Barbados
Christmas, for me, is usually all about eating mince pies, rewatching festive classics like Home Alone and Love, Actually, spending time with family and friends, and wishing for snow. Last year was rather […]
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Beinn Ghlas and Ben Lawers
June’s heatwave called for some more Munros: Beinn Ghlas and Ben Lawers, both of which sit to the north of Loch Tay within Ben Lawers National Nature Reserve. We set […]
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North Berwick Law
Many approach North Berwick Law seeing just a prominent hill, but few realize its true geological age. This iconic landmark isn’t merely a bump in the landscape; it’s the solidified […]
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Ben Nevis via the Càrn Mòr Dearg (CMD) Arête
When we first climbed Ben Nevis, back in 2018, we did so via the well-trodden Mountain Track. On this trip, though, we decided to try the route via the Càrn Mòr […]
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Hiking and Hot Springs: Mirador El Silencio and Ecotermales, Costa Rica
Whilst there’s no shortage of activities in and around La Fortuna, one thing will inevitably be in short supply: your time. Most of ours was spent at Arenal Observatory Lodge, as […]
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Exploring Arenal Volcano National Park, Costa Rica
When planning our trip to Costa Rica, there were no ifs, buts or maybes about including Arenal Volcano National Park in our itinerary: the chance to spend our days wildlife-watching […]
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