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Don’t Dismiss Exploring the Port of Civitavecchia in Italy
It was a pleasant revelation Exploring the Port of Civitavecchia in Italy. We knew very little about Civitavecchia, (pronounced chee-vee-ta-vek-chee-uh) and to be quite honest we were only expecting to sleep one night here, before boarding our cruise ship. Instead, we...
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Exploring Bathurst in NSW, Australia – more than just fast cars
It was fascinating Exploring Bathurst in NSW, Australia and discovering that this very attractive central western city is a lot more than just fast cars. The city is enjoying its own renaissance as a cultured and artisanal city, worthy of discovering or rediscovering....
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Bishop’s Court Estate in Bathurst – Luxury, Elegance and Warmth
Bishop’s Court Estate in Bathurst is a beautifully restored, historic boutique hotel, which was once owned by the local bishop. Now it is the property of Christine LeFevre, who to the best of my knowledge is not a bishop. I would hazard a guess that she is a little...
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The Community that is Mayfield Garden in NSW, Australia
It's pretty tricky to know where to start with the community that is Mayfield Garden in NSW, Australia. .. but I will start with something that is dear to my heart. Education. Ok, regular readers will know I was a teacher for many years. Much as I ended up spending...
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Looking after Everyone at the Hydro Majestic Afternoon High Tea
You have got to give credit to this iconic Blue Mountains hotel when they can look after Everyone at the Hydro Majestic Afternoon High Tea. Located just 103kms from Sydney, the Blue Mountains is one of the most popular destinations for weekend travelers, domestic and...
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Hoi An, The Yellow City of Vietnam
Have you ever you ever wondered why Hoi An is called The Yellow City of Vietnam? I certainly did as we wandered around the golden glow of these striking yellow buildings throughout this UNESCO town. Hoi An is a popular tourist destination because it is beautiful, it...
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How to Select the Best Tailor in Hoi An, Vietnam
One of the first things people will ask when going to this stunning city in Vietnam is How to select the best tailor in Hoi An. You can read more about Hoi An here. The beautiful town of Hoi An is known for many things, and one of those is tailoring. Nearly everyone...
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Getting the Best SIM Card in Vietnam
This is our experience about Getting the Best SIM Card in Vietnam. We are not the sort of people who choose to disconnect from our social media platforms when we travel because we are travel writers, and staying connected with both our readers and clients is...
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Fit and Fabulous at The Westin Kuala Lumpur
I am going to share with you why we were Fit and Fabulous at The Westin Kuala Lumpur. The Westin Kuala Lumpur is a 5-star hotel, which exudes luxury and is ideally located in Jalan Bukit Bintang, the heart of the Golden Triangle in Kuala Lumpur. With Petronas Twin...
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