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Top 10 Incredible Costumes from Venice Carnival 2019

Venice Carnival is the most amazing time to see the floating city. Crazy and outlandish costumes and a dazzling array of masks add another surreal layer to the magical island. Every corner you turn a new treat for the eyes awaits. The Carnival takes place every year during the ten days leading up to Lent. It began as two months of partying before the period of abstinence! The word Carnival…

How Venice Lived up to my Expectations: The Real Floating City

There are few places more photographed, more renowned for their beauty than Venice. High expectations are unavoidable. You may think you know exactly what Venice has to offer. Could it disappoint you? In Part One of this post I describe my own expectations of the floating city: Does Venice live up to the hype? The reality of dream destinations. So how did it measure up? Photo Op Heaven Venice is…

Does Venice live up to the hype? The Reality of Dream Destinations

Half the fun of travel is in the anticipation. Especially when you’re visiting one of the most famous well-visited places on the planet! Very soon I will be in Venice for the first time. Romantic, beautiful, unique, crowded with tourists; gondolas, bridges, tiny streets – it’s hard not to have pre-conceived ideas about such an iconic destination. Does Venice live up to the hype…

10 Things to Do in Edinburgh: Castles, Books and Margaritas

The castle and historic buildings of Edinburgh create a dramatic backdrop to a city humming with the youthful energy of university students and festival crowds. Quirky, cultural and inspiring – it’s easy to see why Edinburgh rivals London as the most visited city in the U.K. I visited an Edinburgh smothered in mist and drilled by incessant rain. The inclement weather added drama and mystery to an…

Plan the Perfect Solo Trip: 16 Tips to Make the Most of Your Holiday

Solo travel can be intimidating but with these tips you can plan the perfect solo trip. Planning and preparation is crucial to alleviate nerves, build confidence and ensure you don’t miss a thing! Planning a trip is always a difficult balancing act – especially for a solo trip. You want to plan enough to keep yourself busy and entertained but be careful not to cram too much in…

Cure your fear of flying. How solo travel makes you stronger.

I believe that the fear of flying is a perfectly rational fear. It’s not sensible at all to hurtle through the sky in an aluminium tube. However, if you want to travel and have incredible experiences and adventures you’re gonna need to get your butt in that aluminium tube and face your fears. I’ve always been a nervous flier, as a child air stewardesses…

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