The Acropolis of Athens is one of Europe's most iconic sights, firmly on the itinerary of many tourists travelling Europe. It sits on a plinth high above the city and is visible from various points of Athens. But perhaps the most striking view of the Acropolis is from afar atop one of the Athens hills. …
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Paris has the Eiffel Tower; New York has the Statue of Liberty; Rome has the Colosseum. Athens most definitely has the Acropolis. The ancient temple complex, perched upon a plinth like an island in the sprawling sea of Athens, has presided over the city for over two millennia. Type Athens into Google images and …
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"Please stay on the main streets", our guide, Sam, said as we stepped out into the bubbling humidity of the Cairo afternoon. "If you wander into a side street, you will get lost". He led us to the entrance of the bazaar, one the largest in the Arab world. The bazaar is made of two main …
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Hello everyone! I thought I would take the time to let you know that I am still here, and I have not disappeared. I apologise for not posting in a while. I have been away again since my Egypt trip (posts to follow) and I have been busy with coursework. This blog is still operational …
Hello everyone. So as you may know, I have just visited Egypt and during my trip, I ticked the Pyramids of Giza off my list. If you haven't already read my post on visiting the pyramids, check it out here. In this post, I will share with you my top tips for getting the most …
It doesn't matter who you ask in the world, everyone has heard of the Great Pyramids of Giza. Everyone has seen the famous photos of their mighty presence bursting from the Sahara desert. Most people dream of going to them; a true bucket-list staple. I was one of those people. Ever since I got my …
Hello everyone, I'm back! As you may remember from a couple of weeks ago, I teased you with the fact that I was off on a new trip, this time smacking a huge tick on the bucket list. Without further ado, I reveal that I ventured into the land of Pharaohs and Pyramids... For weeks before …
St Petersburg's stunning Church of the Saviour on Spilled Blood is perhaps the most ostentatious and colourful shrine ever built for the memory of one person. Construction of this Russian orthodox-style church was ordered by Tsar Alexander III of Russia, following the assassination of his father, Tsar Alexander II in 1881. Alexander II was assassinated by an …
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Hello everyone, Today, I entered a competition. It is run by LATAM Airways and the prize is for a trip to South America! There will be 3 winners and each one will choose three South American countries to visit, and write about and photograph their trip as they go. As an entrant, I have a …
Every major city has its synonymous landmark, a proud icon which can relate only to that city. If London has the Parliament and Big Ben, if New York has the Statue of Liberty; and if Paris of course has the Tour Eiffel, then Abu Dhabi has the mesmerizing Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque. The mosque was …
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