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Riomaggiore – The Gateway to Cinque Terre

Riomaggiore is the first town of Italy’s stunning Cinque Terre. This popular beachside region offers stunning clifftop views, quaint old

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12 things you must do when you visit Cinque Terre

Cinque Terre is situated in the north of Italy, along the west coast. The national part and UNESCO World Heritage

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Road Trip Through Tuscany, Italy

The Italian region of Tuscany was high on the list of ideal destinations when we started planning our travels back

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Castello Vicchiomaggio – A night in Tuscan Paradise

When we pictured staying in Tuscany, we imagined a villa situated on a hill with a winding drive up to

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Lake Bled – A slice of Slovenian heaven

Is Slovenia the next country on your European itinerary? If the answer is no, maybe you should reconsider. Lake Bled,

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Chefchaouen – The Blue Pearl of Morocco

Chefchaouen, the blue pearl, is one of the most visually stunning places we have visited to date! The vibrant blue

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Gordes you have our heart!

Gordes you have our heart! This little French town located to the east of Avignon in the Luberon district was

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L’AS DU FALLAFEL

We don’t often post about just one meal or restaurant, however this was an early trip highlight that we wanted

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A snapshot from Porto

There is something about visiting a city or town with low expectations and having it well exceed them. That was

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Azulejos – Street art before street art was cool

While wandering the streets of Portugal both of us were drawn to the magnificent and incredibly intricate tiles colouring the

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14 Things You MUST Do In Lisbon

Lisbon! What a city! We were both captivated by the largest city in Portugal when we visited in 2019 and

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Hidden Gems of Victoria – For Day Trips & Short Stays

Ready for a Victorian adventure that’s slightly off the beaten track? Alright, these aren’t completely hidden gems, however we think

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Wilsons Promontory deserves a visit!

In 2021, Tess and I ventured down the southeast coast of Victoria to Wilsons Promontory. I had previously completed a