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Adventure on Skiddaw
Ever looked at a mountain blanketed in fresh powder and felt a simultaneous rush of 'YES!' and 'absolutely not'? That was me, one Saturday morning in February, watching the Lake…
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What’s Spilling Out of Your Cup?
I heard a little analogy today and at first I thought it was a little bit too “hippy” shall we say, until I got to the bones of it and…
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Five Hours in Rome – A Whirlwind Italian Adventure
That’s right, just five hours in Rome. What to do, what to do! When you decide to take a day trip to Rome from Pompeii, you really do need a…
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A Bucket List Moment: Visiting the Amalfi Coast
Another early start for us as we boarded the train from Pompeii to Sorrento, followed by a quick change onto the bus that would carry us along the winding coastal…
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In the Shadow of Vesuvius: Discovering Herculaneum
From the dramatic ascent of Mount Vesuvius to the beautifully preserved ruins of Herculaneum, this leg of our Italian adventure was a perfect blend of natural wonder, ancient history and…
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Pompei Moments – Sunshine, Gelato and Ancient Wonders
Catching the train from Naples Piazza Garibaldi straight to the heart of Pompei, we arrived in perfect sunshine. Walking up Via Sacra, we spilled out onto Piazza Bartolo Longo, surrounded…