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    King Doniert’s Stone, Cornwall

    A visit to Minions, Bodmin Moor King Doniert’s Stone is an ancient carved stone tucked away next to the A38. Blink and you’ll miss it but if you can this intricate carving is worth stretching your legs by. King Doniert’s…

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    A time share holiday in Tenerife

    My personal experience with time shares My first experience of a time share meeting came with a free holiday. A week in Tenerife, a popular summer holiday destination in the Canary Islands. What is a time share? Time Shares are…

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    Must pack list for Long Haul flights

    My top tips for flying long-haul Long-haul flights are not fun at the best of times. At worst they are down right awful. But what you pack can make the world of difference not just for the trip but to…

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    Bodmin, A town worth visiting?

    Places to visit in Cornwall Bodmin is a small, historic town in the county of Cornwall, well known for its famous jail. You may of heard of it or seen signs and wondered is Bodmin worth visiting? Is Bodmin worth…

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    Visiting The Cheesewring, Cornwall

    Places to visit in Cornwall The Cheesewring Tor is a must see on Bodmin Moor in Cornwall. From Halloween 2016 till October 2021 we lived in a village called Minions on Bodmin Moor. Our five years in Cornwall, were spent…

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    Is it worth stopping over in Hong Kong?

    Breaking up long haul travel with stop overs Stopping over in Hong Kong when flying from the UK is a valid option to far flung destinations. Please understand my trip to Hong Kong was back in November 2013 long before…

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    7 ways to make your holiday greener

    Top tips to cut down on the environmental impact of your holiday Want to know how to make your holiday greener? Love the idea of travelling and going on holiday but worry about the environmental impact? At this time of…

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    A visit to Algwen Cabin, Norfolk

    Cosy up in this dog-friendly self-catering cottage in rural Norfolk A relaxing stay at Algwen Cabin, a holiday cottage in rural Norfolk. We recently treated ourselves to a stay in the newly launched Algwen Cabin after our recent domestic troubles…

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    What to see in Tenerife, Canary Islands

    Top three things to see in Tenerife Wondering what to see in Tenerife whilst you are visiting the Canary Islands? Here are my top three activities, and more. Our trip to Tenerife A couple of years ago we went on…