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A Short Break to the Algarve

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The algarve, in my opinion, has some of the nicest beaches I have ever scene. There is something about the cliff faces and the blue sea which make it the perfect destination for a beach holiday. I stayed a twenty minute walk from the centre of Albuferia which is a moderately sized town on the coast. Although it is has some nice restaurants and I was able to easily find supermarkets (I stayed in self-catered accommodation) I found it quite busy and touristy. I did however pay a visit to Vilamoura, which is a pretty harbour town. Although a popular spot, with some large chain hotels I find it a lovely place to wander around and have some gelato overlooking the yachts. The algarve is easy to navigate and I found it easy to get the bus to destinations I needed to visit. There are also plenty of supermarkets and lovely restaurants, specialising in seafood. My biggest recommendation however would be to try a Pasteis de Nata! A lovely custard tart with flaky pastry - beautiful!
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24 Hours in Paris

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Paris deserves as much time as you can dedicate, however if you only have one night, you can still do Paris justice. For the first day I would recommend visiting the Eiffel Tower, start by visiting Trocadero Gardens to get a full view of the Eiffel Tower. From here, head towards the Arc de Triomphe, here you can climb to the top for a brilliant view of the Eiffel Tower. Although touristy, a walk down the Champs-Elysees is still a must even if just to window-shop! This is also the place to head to Laduree for their famous macarons. Whilst here, pay a visit to the Lourve, although the queue (especially to see the Mona Lisa) are extremely long, so visit early if you wish to see the painting. Then in the evening, take a walk along the Seine River, taking in the sunset. Starting bright and early the next day, start at the Opera house, a beautiful building full of history. Just a couple of streets away is the shop, Galerie Lafayette. Walk to the roof to get amazing free views of t
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What Not to Miss in New York

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New York, I can safely say, is my favourite place in the world. I truly believe there is something there for everyone. As I write this I am currently planning my next trip to New York for this winter. Having been to New York a few times, but each being in either summer or autumn, experiencing the colder months will be a new experience for me! As my first post on New York, I thought it would be best to focus on all the tourist sites that should not be missed! Although New York has so many amazing places to visit, the tourist spots still deserve to be visited at least once! Here are my top ten 'must-see's' in New York City: 1. Times Square - Although possibly the most 'touristy' location, it is a must see in day and night.   2. Statue of Liberty - I love visiting the statue of liberty, with the option to buy a ticket to take a ferry directly to the Statue of Liberty, or catch the free Staten Island ferry to sail past. 3. Empire State Building - An amazing
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A Tourist Day in London

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I could spend weeks, even months, in London exploring and I feel as though there would still be more to see. London is a good mix of tourist locations as well as lovely local spots. This post will focus mainly on the brilliant tourist spots! If you are visiting for the day, it is best to plan your day, to ensure you tick off everywhere you wish to see. If arriving from Paddington Station, this is what I would recommend: - First take a trip to Harrods (even if it is just to window shop!) - Then make the short walk to Hyde Park, perfect for a picnic. - From here you can then walk down to Marble Arch, this will be at the end of Oxford Street and if you are feeling ready for a moderate walk I would recommend walking to Piccadilly Circus (if not, there is a tube station at Marble Arch). - From Piccadilly you will then be a nice easy walk from Leicester Square, Trafalgar Square and Embankment (where the London Eye and Big Ben are located). I would recommend going up the London Eye,
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2 Weeks in Italy

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As mentioned in the previous post, this summer I spent 12 days train travelling Italy and I thought I would do a further breakdown of where we went. So without further ado... To begin our trip we flew from London Heathrow to Milan which became our base for the next 4 days. The flight is only 2.5 hours long making it nice and easy. As we arrived fairly late and were staying further out from the centre we had just about enough time to see Milan's Duomo before grabbing a slice of pizza and heading back to the hotel. On our first full day we then went to Lake Como. Varenna is an easy 1 hour train ride from Milan and we then caught the 15 minute ferry over to Bellagio which only cost 9 euros return ticket. We were only here for a day however we have decided we already wish to return for a couple of nights! The next day we then visited Turin which is roughly 1.5 hours from Milan easily reached by train. On our third full day we left Milan and boarded the 2 hour train to Venice fo
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48 Hours in Florence

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In June 2018 I set of on a 12 day adventure, ticking off 7 cities in Italy. One of which was Florence. Prior to this trip I had never been to Florence and it is a place I have only ever heard good things about.  We arrived roughly 3pm at Firenze  Santa Maria Novella (which is the main train station) and it was an easy 3 hour train ride from Venice. Luckily our hotel was a short walk from the station so we were able to head out an explore straight away.  One thing I will note is Florence is not as large as it's fellow Italian cities such as Rome and Milan and we found it very easy walking around and did not use public transport once during our stay.  On the first night we visited the Duomo, it is best to arrive as the sun is setting as it makes the colours of the Duomo stand out so much more. However be aware of pickpockets and for much larger crowds.    Adjacent to the Duomo is Florence's main shopping street. It was full of well known brands such as Zara, Pandora an
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