MY TRAVEL DIARY
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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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Olá from Portugal 🇵🇹
Driving through Lincolnshire, my anticipation builds, slowly. Once the thrashing rain subsides, the greying sky morphs into something from a children’s storybook, or a particularly striking painting. I gaze up at the fluffy, cotton wool clouds, perfectly formed for maximum comfort against their stark blue backdrop. I smile, contented, knowing that I will soon be Read more
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Costa Rica Day 10 – Farewell Jaco
Today was the day I departed Jaco to begin the long journey home. I’ll definitely miss both this place and the people I’ve met and been travelling with along the way, but at the same time I don’t recall the last time I felt so exhausted, pushed almost beyond my physical limit. One of the Read more
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Costa Rica Day 9 – Manuel Antonio National Park
No hangover was going to stop me from visiting the Manuel Antonio National Park on the penultimate day of my travels in Costa Rica. We entered along a wide track, where we spotted a gorgeous sloth hiding high in the trees and an unusual reptilian-looking creature right by the side of the path. The walk Read more
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Costa Rica Day 8 – Crocodiles and Karaoke
I awoke once more to the sounds of the rainforest. It’s something I think I’m going to miss when I leave. We got on the road pretty soon after breakfast, bound for our second and final beach destination, Jaco. A short drive away, we made our first stop – a tree planting activity – before Read more
Victoria's Voyage 