It may be the smallest of the Baltic States, but Estonia is packed full of medieval charm and cultural marvels, especially in its splendid capital – Tallinn. Dating back to the 13th century, the…
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“The mountains are calling and I must go”, the quote from John Muir resonating as we drove from San Francisco towards the Sierra Nevada. I was finally going to Yosemite National Park, one of…
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After being charmed by the geisha district and its surroundings (see previous post), there is still a lot of stunning sights to contemplate and edible delicacies to bite into in the centre of the…
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Japan’s imperial capital for over 1,000 years, Kyoto has thankfully been spared the wartime bombings and is filled with stunning remains of its past glory. It’s a delight to explore its exquisite temples, gardens and…
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Approaching El Chaltén on the edge of Argentina’s Glacier National Park is a thrilling sight. The tiny (and youngest) village in Patagonia is comfortably nestled in the heart of a valley right in front of…
