by Kathy | Jan 24, 2020 | Destinations, Europe, Greece, Inspirational Trips, Musings
As a volunteer with Medical Volunteers International, an organisation working across three areas in Greece to help bring medical care to the refugees there, I have first hand experience of the problems faced by refugees.
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by Kathy | Oct 25, 2019 | Destinations, Europe, Norway
Norway is one of those countries that people tend to avoid because it’s so expensive, but that’s a real shame because it’s a beautiful place. It’s true that things do cost a lot out there and even the most money conscious travellers will struggle to do it on a budget. But it’s worth saving up a bit of money for a trip to Norway if you can because there are so many amazing things to see and do out there, and the locals are very friendly and welcoming. These are some of the best things to do on a trip to Norway.
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by Kathy | Apr 28, 2019 | Destinations, Europe, Inspirational Trips, Spain
I held the fig firmly between my fingers, hanging onto it like a prized possession. I watched through the goggles in awe as the fish nibbled away at it, their scales shining in the crystal clear water as the sun shone down. I even tried holding it between my teeth, they still kept coming. I am in the Montanejos hot springs, Valencia and on a tour with Valtournative, who specialise in these types of alternative tours.
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by Kathy | Feb 19, 2019 | Destinations, Europe, Inspirational Trips, Lisbon, Portugal
As I flew down the hill, I could feel the bike tipping. I felt like I was about to fly over the handlebars. Then suddenly I remember the training I had been given earlier that day. I quickly pressed the button on the handlebars and my seat went down, correcting the centre of gravity. The fear wasn’t needed, I had all the protection gear I needed and was under the close eye of my expert guide. I am mountain biking in Sintra, a beautiful location near Lisbon, Portugal.
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by Kathy | Feb 11, 2019 | Destinations, Europe, Free Things To Do, Inspirational Trips, Lisbon, Portugal
Lisbon is an affordable city (especially when compared to other major Western European cities like London and Paris), but the cost of a trip to Lisbon can quickly add up. But being the capital city of Portugal does not have to break your bank balance. You can’t go wrong with this tourist guide to Lisbon which will give you the top 10 free things to see as well as other options and some great tips to make your stay in Lisbon, Portugal more enjoyable.
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by Kathy | Nov 3, 2018 | Destinations, Europe, Inspirational Trips, Lisbon, Portugal
I love seeing a city in a way that is different to how most other tourists see it. This might be because I don’t like to identify as a tourist or perhaps I like to think I am not one of those people who follow the crowd . . . I am not sure. So I cannot help but be blown away by a tour of Lisbon, Portugal that I have taken with We Hate Tourism Tours. As the name states, they hate tourism tours and wouldn’t dream of taking you on ‘that’ type of tour.
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