Danik Bates
A day in the Swiss city of Geneva
The gateway to Western Switzerland, Geneva (or Genève in French), is one of those cities which has charm, beautiful buildings, stunning...
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Danik Bates
- Jul 28
- 6 min
Family fun Bavarian style at Freizeitpark Ruhpolding
How to keep two young children entertained whilst in the mountains after days of enjoying the outdoor air, nature and freedom. Now and...
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Danik Bates
- Jul 21
- 13 min
The top sights to see in San Francisco
One of the top cities I have come across in North America has to be San Francisco, a city so laid back I was expecting everyone to be...
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Danik Bates
- Jul 17
- 5 min
What to do and see when in Seattle for one day
OK, so are we saying that one day is enough for Seattle in the United States Pacific Northwest? Hell no, but this is our guide if...
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Danik Bates
- Jul 12
- 7 min
Hilton Waikoloa Village: a mini-Disneyland in Hawaii
Ok, so I may have gone a bit too far with the title comparing this Hilton resort to Disneyland but in all fairness, out of all the Hilton...
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Danik Bates
- Jul 8
- 5 min
Walking Boston’s Freedom Trail
We fell in love with Boston straight away. Not because it was the first major city we explored in the United States and it gave us a...
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Danik Bates
- May 5
- 8 min
Interlaken: the ideal base in Switzerland for outdoor adventures
Where do I start? Interlaken is just simply amazing. Located in the Bernese region, the town is the main transport hub and gateway to all...
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Danik Bates
- May 4
- 13 min
A week’s family vacation in south-western Brittany
Located on the southern end of the Brittany region, Pénestin is a charming little town for a beach vacation. We came here as a last...
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Danik Bates
- May 3
- 15 min
St Pierre: Reservations Required
There’s a little group of islands just off the south coast of Newfoundland, Canada but doesn’t belong to Canada. They belong to the...
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Danik Bates
- May 2
- 10 min
World War I and II sites in Hauts-de-France
The Hauts-de-France region located in Northern France has a varied history. Some of it good, some of it bad and some of that bad was...
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Danik Bates
- Apr 30
- 7 min
Lake of Constance, outside playground across three countries
The Lake of Constance otherwise known as the Bodensee is a huge lake located inside three countries and is one of the biggest freshwater...
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Danik Bates
- Apr 29
- 5 min
Road trippin’ through the Nervia Valley
A short drive from the French and Italian Rivieras is the stunning Nervia Valley which is located in the Liguria region of Italy....
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Danik Bates
- Apr 28
- 3 min
Exploring the Toirano Caves
The Liguria region isn’t just full of mountains and luxury holiday resorts on the riviera, there are also some fantastic day trips to do....
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Danik Bates
- Apr 27
- 4 min
Our experience of Lake Garda
Lago di Garda (Lake Garda) is one of the largest lakes in Northern Italy and is worth hitting up for a day or two or even longer. Located...
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Danik Bates
- Apr 20
- 12 min
STOOP: Stevenage Orbital Outer Path
There is nothing like a good hike wherever I go in the world but until recently, I never really did any hiking on my home patch. I knew...
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Danik Bates
- Apr 5
- 11 min
Via Francigena - Stage one: Canterbury Cathedral to the English Channel at Dover, UK
August 6th 2019 The day has finally arrived. With all the preparations done, new hiking shoes brought, food prepared, it was time to head...
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Danik Bates
- Apr 5
- 23 min
The road to the Via Francigena
One morning I woke up from my bed, in my home in Stevenage which lies 50km north of London, I decided to head down to the local corner...
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Danik Bates
- Apr 4
- 14 min
Hiking Britain’s oldest road, Icknield Way
The Icknield Way is probably the oldest road in Britain and as someone who is interested in Geography and is a Cartophile (Cartography is...
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Danik Bates
- Apr 1
- 4 min
Six places to explore whilst in the Tunisian Sahara
Tunisia is one of the North African countries to go and check out its amazing landscape. From its oasis, mountains, desert and sea views,...
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Danik Bates
- Apr 1
- 4 min
The must visit places for first timers to Stockholm
Stockholm is a totally awesome city and has become one of the must visit destinations on the European circuit. From its fine dining,...
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