Author: The Explorer Outlook
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A hike from Myrdal to Flåm
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The hike from Myrdal to Flåm takes you through a checklist of Norwegian scenery: fjords, waterfalls, snow-capped mountains, cheerful red houses in sweeping green fields… A fast-flowing river snakes alongside much of the path, its water crystal clear and glacially cold. You will pass waterfalls of all sizes – meltwater…
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Is Flåm a tourist trap?
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I know all too well the feeling of disappointment when you arrive in a place and realise it’s just another tourist trap. Flåm is often on tourists’ radar in Norway and therefore sometimes considered a tourist trap – but does this mean you shouldn’t visit? Is Flåm a tourist trap?…
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One week in Ireland by car
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This itinerary for a week in Ireland takes you all around the south of the island. Hire a car in Dublin and drive along wild coastlines, through pretty pastel villages and among the greenery of Killarney. This itinerary is quite fast-paced. I’m aware that not everyone has unlimited time to…
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Driving the Ring of Kerry
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As part of our one week in Ireland road trip, we spent a day driving around the Ring of Kerry. The Ring of Kerry is a 179km loop around the Iveragh Peninsula in County Kerry, starting and finishing in Killarney. The Ring of Kerry is a popular attraction in Ireland…
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Dublin as a UNESCO Creative City of Literature
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Home to countless authors over time, and setting for many books, Dublin’s literary connections are ubiquitous. The city was designated a UNESCO Creative City of Literature in 2010. If you’re visiting Dublin and want to find a tangible connection to its literary history then read on! Libraries and bookshops The…
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London to Dublin by train and boat
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If you fly from London to Dublin, it takes barely an hour. It’s very convenient, but such a short flight feels wasteful to me. For this reason I travel overland whenever I can. Although it takes quite a bit longer than flying, this trip from London to Dublin by train…
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Five tips for visiting Singapore on a budget
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Is it possible to experience Singapore on a budget? Singapore has a reputation for being expensive – and it certainly can be. For a start, Singapore is famous for its exclusive hotels, including the Fullerton and Raffles Hotels and the newer Marina Bay Sands. This gives the impression that it…
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What to see on a walk round Singapore’s marina
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Singapore’s marina is the focal point for most of Singapore’s main landmarks. So, if you’ve only got a short time in Singapore, the marina is the place to start. This article takes you on a clockwise lap of Singapore’s marina, with a brief explanation of each landmark. Spend as long…
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Where to get the best views of Marina Bay Sands
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The Marina Bay Sands hotel is an iconic part of Singapore’s skyline. Constructed in 2010, and with room prices starting at £587 a night (not including breakfast), this exclusive hotel stands regally on the south side of Singapore’s marina attracting curious tourists at all times of the day and night.…
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Singapore as a UNESCO Creative City of Design
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You might have an image of Singapore as a jungle of skyscrapers: busy, corporate and soulless. But just a few hours in Singapore will show you why it is a UNESCO Creative City of Design. The sheer number of unique buildings, and the greenery that forms an integral part of…