Ahhh, Christmas! I’ve always loved Christmas, but growing up in Australia means, of course, that Christmas falls during summer. When I moved to London (and later the Netherlands) I got…
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Castle Christmas Fair at Castle Assumburg in the Netherlands
The countdown to Christmas has officially begun and what better festive activity to start planning than a visit to a Christmas market, in a castle?! Castle Christmas Fair is an…
Accommodation, Destinations, Devilish Guides to London, Eating Out, England, London, Museums, Shakespeare, Sights, Travel
How to Have the Perfect Historic Weekend in London
London is a city that’s modern and exciting but it’s also a city with a rich and fascinating history. From it’s Roman origins to the Elizabethan and Victorian eras, to…
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Sherlock Holmes and Doctor Who in London (How to Have the Perfect Geeky Weekend)
Continuing on with my series of themed weekend guides in London, this week I am showing you how to explore all things Sherlock Holmes and Doctor Who for the fans…
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Dickens Festival Deventer: A Unique Dutch Christmas Event
Everyone always talks about how magical and ‘must-visit’ German Christmas markets are, but lately I have been on a bit of a mission to explore what Christmas magic the Netherlands…
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How to Have the Perfect Literary Weekend in London
So I recently wrote an article all about the amazing Harry Potter themed activities and places in London for all the Potter-heads out there (you can check it out here)…
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How to Have the Perfect Harry Potter Weekend in London
London is one of the best destinations to visit if you are a fan of Harry Potter. Whether it’s visiting filming locations from the movies or seeing spots that inspired…
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What to do on the Dutch Island of Texel
You may not be aware (unless you live here) but there are a bunch of islands in the North of the Netherlands, and the five main ones in particular are…
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The Budget Guide to Visiting Zaanse Schans
Zaanse Schans is a neighbourhood of the town of Zaandam, located near to Amsterdam. The Zaanse (Zaan river) Schans (sconce) was originally a fortification against the Spanish during the Eighty…
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10+ Fun and Free (or nearly free!) Things to See and Do in Lelystad, the Netherlands
For people visiting or living in the Netherlands, the town of Lelystad probably isn’t that high on your agenda. Located about 45 minutes from Amsterdam it is not a major…
