Author: The Explorer Outlook
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South West Coast Path: Tintagel to St Ives
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Tintagel to St Ives on the South West Coast Path is eight days of walking. It’s my favourite stretch of the South West Coast Path so far: an endless carousel of sandy beaches, secluded coves beneath rocky cliffs, little fishing villages with beach kiosks, all with the glittering blue sea…
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How to spend a day in Tintagel
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Tintagel in north Cornwall has long been associated with Arthurian legend. Indeed, the place is steeped in history and legend, dating back hundreds of years. Here’s how to spend a day in Tintagel, seeing the best of its history. Tintagel Castle The castle itself You can’t spend a day in…
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The South West Coast Path
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The South West Coast Path is one of my favourite areas of Britain. The 630-mile path extends all the way round the peninsula at the south west of England, along the coasts of Somerset, Devon, Cornwall and Dorset. If you follow the recommended itinerary, it would take you 52 days…
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One week in Portugal by train
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I’ll start by saying one week in Portugal is not enough. But this itinerary shows you three of Portugal’s main cities, a variety of its main landmarks and, of course, involves port. And you’ll travel around on Portugal’s excellent train network. You could add extra days in any of the…
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A trip to Porto in four themes
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Porto is most famous for its port production, and you could certainly focus your trip to Porto on sampling port. But there’s much more to Porto than port! I’ve broken Porto down into four themes to focus on, and added a bonus category at the end. Port First things first.…
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Five reasons to visit Coimbra, Portugal’s most underrated city
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I spent about 24 hours in Coimbra on my way from Lisbon to Porto on the train. Coimbra’s about halfway between them and is often overlooked in favour of those better-known and arguably more glamorous cities. But Coimbra is more than just a well-placed stopping-off point. It’s well worth visiting…
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Things to do in Lisbon (and two day trips)
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If you’re thinking about things to do in Lisbon, look no further. I’ve gathered all Lisbon’s top hits into one handy summary, organised geographically, including two day trips. Lisbon in a nutshell Lisbon has something for everyone, from its surprising number of UNESCO World Heritage Sites to the many opportunities…
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Budapest to London by train
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I was fortunate enough to be sent to a conference in Budapest and I decided to return from Budapest to London by train instead of plane. Train is my favourite way to travel as it’s usually far more comfortable and more spacious than other modes of transport, and I like…
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Budapest in brief
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Straddling the River Danube, Hungary’s capital city has culture, history, nightlife, thermal spas – you name it, Budapest has it. This mix of interests means that it has something for everyone, from stag parties to culture vultures. Read on to learn about Budapest in brief: a short history, suggestions for…
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Five days in Norway by train
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I’ll start by saying that five days in Norway is nowhere near enough. Norway is huge. But you have to start somewhere. This itinerary covers two of Norway’s major cities as well as some of its stunning countryside, both from a train window and on a scenic hike. This is…