Category: Europe travels
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How to see the Farne Islands puffins: a guide to boat trips from Seahouses
If you want to see puffins in the UK, few places are as spectacular as the Farne Islands in Northumberland. Every year, from April to the end of July, thousands of seabirds arrive on these small islands a few miles off the Northumberland coast to breed, including one of Britain’s most loved birds, the Atlantic…
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Whitby walking tour in photos: 199 steps, harbour and Whitby Abbey
I fell in love with Whitby long before I’d ever been there, as a kid obsessed with Robin Jarvis’s Whitby Witches trilogy. Twenty-seven years after my last and only visit, I returned with my camera. Here’s what I found: the 199 steps, the harbour at golden hour and the Abbey.
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Nordkette, Innsbruck: What to expect and how to get there on the cable car
Nordkette, part of the Karwendel Alps above Innsbruck, Austria, is easily accessible via a funicular and cable car, making it ideal for short visits. This iconic nature park offers year-round activities, stunning vistas, and impressive architecture by Zaha Hadid. Whether in winter or summer, Nordkette provides unforgettable alpine experiences just minutes from the city. It’s…
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Is San Marino worth visiting? How to get there and what to see and do there
Planning a day trip from Rimini to San Marino? Here’s your full guide — how to get there, where to ride the cable car, top sights and tips. I was recently back in Ancona, Italy, for work, as I’m shuttling back and forth in my new role working with a publishing company. This year I’ve…
Postcards From Dan 