MY TRAVEL DIARY
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Cape, Safari & Falls – Day 2
My heart melted as I fell more and more in love. The penguins were plentiful and just as precious as I’d expected. But I’m getting a little ahead of myself. Day 2 of my tour of Southern Africa saw us rising early once again and taking the scenic drive down to Cape Point, right at… Read more
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Cape, Safari & Falls – Day 1
Most introductions out of the way from the night before, Monday was the big one. Our first activity as a tour group. I’ve had my eye on Contiki’s Cape, Safari and Falls trip for quite some time, so to finally be here is super exciting. And our first full day together kicked off to a… Read more
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Hello Cape Town!
DAY 1 And so it began, a simple train journey to dear old London. For that night I would embark upon a new international adventure – this time to the wilds of South Africa and beyond…. The journey to the airport and getting through the airport are always the parts I tend to get most… Read more
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Reflections on Portugal
My time in Portugal has come to an end, almost as soon as it began. The past week has gone so quickly, but it really has been relaxing despite unusually poor weather for the time of year. Particularly grey and cloudy, Thursday morning was the slowest yet, and I was more than happy to take… Read more
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Sun, Sea and Shopping
On Tuesday we went to the coast, to Vila Nova de Milfontes. A town and civil parish in the municipality of Odemira, it offers cute shops, cocktails and cafés aplenty, and a beautiful stretch of beach. The blue sky is reflected perfectly in the clear, sparkling waters, which look nothing but inviting – despite actually… Read more
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The Angels of Nirvana and a Visit to Ourique
My first afternoon at Nutshell Cottage was a largely relaxing one. My auntie and I sat in the garden for a while catching up over a light lunch, before taking a short afternoon walk down a pebbly and dusty lane that had had the car practically bouncing several hours prior, talking all things travel as… Read more
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