Daniel Bates
Day trip from Paris: Chateau de Fontainebleau
The Chateau de Fontainebleau is a wondering palace to check out whilst visiting Paris and is only one hour away by train. Here is my guide.
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Daniel Bates
- Sep 24
- 9 min
Day trips from London: Oxford
Looking for a day trip to do whilst in London, England. Check out the charming city of Oxford, with its universities & stunning architecture
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Daniel Bates
- Sep 16
- 8 min
The splendour of Versailles Palace
The second most visited site in France, Versailles Palace which is a must 'do' when visiting Paris. Here is my experience & what to expect.
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Daniel Bates
- Sep 12
- 6 min
A walk by the sea to historic Dunstanburgh Castle
Northumberland, England is full of beautiful castles & the ruins of Dunstanburgh is a must visit for its dramatic views & hike by the sea.
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Daniel Bates
- Sep 9
- 6 min
Checking out Corbridge Roman Town, England’s northernmost Roman town
One of the top Roman sites I have visited in the UK & is the northernmost Roman town found in the UK, Corbridge in Northumberland.
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Daniel Bates
- Sep 1
- 8 min
Ideas for a long weekend visit to Fes, Morocco
A fantastic city to explore is Fes in Northern Morocco. Food, culture, historical sites, welcoming locals, this city should be checked out.
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Daniel Bates
- Aug 28
- 10 min
Bath & Wells: a gem in England’s crown
Looking for a relaxating city break in England. Then check out my recommendations for the city of Bath & nearby historic Wells.
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Daniel Bates
- Aug 10
- 6 min
A1 PUB CRAWL - part three - Wetherby to Newcastle
The third part of my pub crawl along the Great North Road in the UK, trying out new ales, discovering pubs & learning history.
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Daniel Bates
- Aug 5
- 9 min
Day trips from London: Dover
Looking for a day trip outside London? Then check out the town of historic Dover & its White Cliffs. Known as the Gateway to Britain.
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Daniel Bates
- Jul 20
- 14 min
Exciting things to do in Lisbon & Sintra
For us, this is one of the best European cities to explore. Check out why (and our handy tips) Lisbon, Portugal is an excellent city break.
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Daniel Bates
- Jul 17
- 5 min
Day trips from London - Wrest Park
Looking for a day trip outside London? Then check out Wrest Park house and gardens. A beautiful place to stroll around.
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Daniel Bates
- Jul 10
- 6 min
Musing around the beautiful city of Chefchaouen
A fantastic day trip whilst in Northern Morocco is to see the beautiful sky blue buildings of Chefchaouen. Here are my musings.
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Daniel Bates
- Jun 8
- 14 min
One day sightseeing guide to Paphos
Paphos on the island of Cyprus is worth visiting for history & beautiful sunsets. Here is a first time guide for visitors to the area.
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Daniel Bates
- Jun 4
- 7 min
Athens Ancient Greek ruins in one day
Athens, the home of the Ancient Greek culture is full of history. Check out my guide on what sites to see whilst on a day trip here.
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Daniel Bates
- Apr 28
- 17 min
Top places to visit in Normandy
Thinking of a trip to the Normandy region of France then check out the top places to see & top tips to help visitors plan their trip.
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Daniel Bates
- Apr 23
- 10 min
The top Roman sites to check out in the Provence region of France
Thinking of a trip to the Provence region of France then check out the top places to see & top tips to help visitors plan their trip.
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Daniel Bates
- Apr 20
- 13 min
South-western Brittany - an ideal family vacation
We took a weeks vacation as a family to southern Brittany and here are some of the top places to check out in this corner of France.
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Daniel Bates
- Apr 13
- 8 min
San Marino: travel guide for first time visitors
San Marino, one of smallest countries of the world is worth visiting for history & amazing views. Here is a first time guide for visitors.
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Daniel Bates
- Mar 29
- 15 min
Hiking Britain’s oldest road, Icknield Way
Danik's journal on hiking Britain’s oldest road, Icknield Way, between Thetford and Dunstable.
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Daniel Bates
- Mar 19
- 7 min
Provins: a wonderful day out whilst in Paris
Provins makes an excellent day out from Paris, France. Check out my findings when I explored this amazing medieval town.
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