Why I Love Efteling

At only two hours from Brussels and one hour and a half from Amsterdam, Efteling is a wonderful alternative to other theme parks in Western Europe if you're into magic, fairy tales, and the unique Dutch approach to those realms. 

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Read more about the article Dolphin Watching in Gibraltar
Dolphins swimming in the Strait of Gibraltar

Dolphin Watching in Gibraltar

When I found myself in Gibraltar last Autumn, I couldn't resist the opportunity of going on a short boat trip to watch the dolphins that populate the Strait between Spain and Morocco.

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Beautiful Deal

You know how sometimes you find a place that gives you that particular feeling of contentment without really being able to pinpoint why? Deal is one of those places. With its tranquil quaintness and its one-of-a-kind beach, the small seaside town has it all, without ever being overwhelming.

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Read more about the article The Phaistos Disc
Phaistos Disc

The Phaistos Disc

Here’s the most fascinating artefact I have seen in a museum in a while (and I am a bit of a museum rat): the Phaistos Disc, currently on display at the Heraklion Archeological Museum.

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Marbella Old Town

I know I am going to sound a little crazy, but hear me out: for all its fame, I believe that Marbella is insanely underrated. I don't care much for its super touristy seafront, and I have nothing charitable to say about Puerto Banús, its harbour, its luxury shops, or its peculiar brand of holiday-makers, but I do love the old town of Marbella.

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The White Cliffs of Dover

Dover War Tunnels

It is easy to miss the obvious sometimes, like when you cannot find your glasses because they are sitting on your nose — or when you don't see the large military facility that's hidden within one of the world's most famous landmarks. After years of passing it by, I have finally visited Fan Bay Deep Shelter, a curious place with a serendipitous history.

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