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Visiting the Longmen Grottoes in Luoyang
The Longmen Grottoes in Luoyang contain some of the most stunning examples of Chinese stone carving. The carvings are spread along both banks of the Yi River in Luoyang, Henan Province. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is definitely worth a visit if you have time! Luoyang is one of the four Great…
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Egyptian Food you must try
One of the best things about my trip to Egypt was the chance to try so many new dishes, and so I’ve made a list of some of my favourite Egyptian food you must try when you visit. I visited during Ramadan so I didn’t have as many opportunities to try things like street food.…
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The East Side Gallery in Berlin
The East Side Gallery is the longest open-air gallery in the world, and is completely free to visit. What makes this gallery so unique is that the canvas is one of the few remaining sections of the Berlin Wall. It is 1.3km long and should definitely be included on your Berlin itinerary! In Spring 1990,…
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The hunt for Thai Harry Potter
It’s no secret I love books. Anybody that follows my Twitter will likely see me mentioning my “Read Around the World” challenge, and I always buy myself a book as a souvenir from every country. Whenever possible, I try and get a copy of Harry Potter in the local language – both because I love…
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A Day Trip to Monastir from Sousse
Monastir is a small located on the coast of Tunisia, only 12 miles away from Sousse. Planning a day trip to Monastir is very simple, and there are a variety of ways to get there. It’s not too expensive to get there, and a lot of the sights are concentrated in the centre. It’s very…
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The Army of Snowmen in Harbin
Every year, as part of the Ice and Snow Festival, there is a free display of snowmen in Harbin and it is definitely a must-see!
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Visiting the Cuevas del Drach in Mallorca
The Cuevas del Drach are a four interconnected caves found on the island of Mallorca. There are over 200 caves on Mallorca and the Drach Caves are definitely the most famous of them all. If you’re looking for a break from the sun, then it’s an excellent choice as it’s nice and cool inside! There…
Hi, I’m Sarah and I love to travel. If I’m not travelling, I’m curled up with a book or two. Here you can find information about both my adventures, and some suggested reading of books set in various countries.