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How to spend the best 24 hours in Santiago, Chile
Santiago is Chile’s cosmopolitan capital city. Surrounded by the Andes Mountains and the Chilean Coast Range, its picturesque setting makes it one of the best places to visit in South America. If you’re touring Chile and planning a stopover in Santiago, we’ve laid out the perfect Santiago travel guide. This will help you to discover…
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How to spend the perfect 24 hours in Cartagena, Colombia
Cartagena is Colombia’s charming port city on the Caribbean coast. The city was founded in the 16th century and possesses a romantic old-world appeal. It’s filled with historic squares, cobblestone streets and colourful colonial buildings. If you’re touring Colombia and wondering what to see in Cartagena in 24 hours, we’re here to help. We’ve laid…
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Russia – cities & sights you can’t miss
Russia is a sprawling country in Europe, with a presence that few other destinations can claim to possess. Spanning across 17,075,400 square kilometres, it is the largest country in the world, taking up over an eighth of the planet’s populated land area. Russia extends across northern Asia and the greater part of Eastern Europe, with…
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Best things to do in Belarus – sightseeing scenery and places to visit
There are many reasons to visit Belarus – its scenery, and sights being just a couple of them. This landlocked country in Eastern Europe is renowned for its Stalinist architecture, stunning primaeval forests, and fascinating natural landscapes. From lush forests and flowing lakes to amazing man-made mountains and buildings, Belarus is full of captivating images.…
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Must-see Ukraine tourist attractions in 8 of the top cities
Located on the Black Sea, full of rugged coastlines, natural lakes, and untamed forests lies Ukraine. It’s a country full of modern cities and traditional villages, where old meets new and the culture of the country runs deep. Ukraine is possibly one of the most overlooked countries in Europe. Although it might stay under the…
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Travel Story: Why choose to travel solo
For those who have never done it before, the idea of solo travel can be quite intimidating. However, once you pluck up the courage and go, it can be one of the best ways to travel! Pat Stott is a 59-year-old librarian from Melbourne who recently completed an Irish Explorer trip with us as a…
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Travel Story: Group travel is the way to go!
Meet Elenore Giles, a 23-year old fashion blogger from Gloucester, United Kingdom. Elenore and her partner joined us on our European Highlights tour in August 2017. They decided to join the tour because they had a passion for exploring multiple places in Europe. Read her story on her first experience of being on a coach…
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One perfect day in Rio de Janeiro: Itinerary tips and activities
24 hours in Rio de Janeiro may not sound like much time but planned well, a short visit to the city offers a well-balanced day. Full of excitement, splendid views, breather stops, and plate loads of delicious food. Here’s a list of things to keep you busy on your day in Rio de Janeiro. 10…
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10 traditional Christmas markets in Belgium, creating the most festive holiday!
If you find yourself in Belgium during Christmas time, you simply have to try the country’s multicultural indoor and outdoor Christmas markets. Although a small-sized country, almost all the cities within it festively celebrate Christmas, attracting droves of visitors. Due to Belgium being a major holdfast of the Flemish culture, as well as the French,…
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10 unmissable things to do in a day in Buenos Aires
If you’re travelling through Argentina and have 24 hours in Buenos Aires on a layover or day trip, you’re in luck. Argentina’s capital city is full of enchanting things to do and places to see. Offering historic landmarks, large urban parks and Tango dancers, you’ll find yourself amazed around every corner of this destination. This…