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Sicily’s Scenic Southern Corner Revealed

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Driving in Sicily can be challenging. Much to my dismay as chief navigator, I discovered how easy it was to become lost, even when using a GPS as well as a paper map. Keeping in mind that trips can take much longer than anticipated, it is a most enjoyable way to explore and reveal this scenic …

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Budget Eating at Ortigia Market Ortigia Siracusa

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To find Caseificio Borderi, the cheese factory deli owned by the Borderi family in the Sicilian town of Ortigia Siracusa, look for the crowd of happy shoppers munching on hand made cheeses at Ortigia Market. This local institution was on our personalised list of What to See in Siracusa as recommended by our Airbnb host …

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Food to Love – Grilling Fish on Vis Island Croatia

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Vis Island Croatia On the Island of Vis Croatia we embraced a life of simplicity. Our Airbnb host Jaško grew tomatoes, herbs and zucchini in his vegetable plot and welcomed us with a bag of lemons fresh from the tree. Another day we were presented with a plate of fritters, made from a zucchini which had …

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Baths of Caracalla Rome plus Lunch at Al Callarello

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Having visited three of the major historical sights of Rome, the Palatine Hill, The Roman Forum and the Colosseum the nearby Baths of Caracalla are a must see Roman destination. I’m not sure why this ancient thermal baths complex, built in 212AD isn’t more popular because it is a spectacular ruin set amidst beautiful landscaping. However it’s …

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Trinity Beach Cairns and Beyond in Tropical North Queensland

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Updated May 2018. Imagine absorbing the sights and sounds of a world heritage rainforest, stalking Nemo through a myriad of brilliant coral formations, or wiggling your toes into golden grains of sand at Trinity Beach Cairns and beyond. This and so much more awaits in Tropical North Queensland. Palm Trees, Blue Skies and dreamy Aqua …

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More Bright Lights in Dotonbori Osaka Japan

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Dotonbori Osaka – A Night Lights Tour A Dotonbori night lights tour is one of the top things to do in Osaka Japan. Dotonbori canal runs through the Dotonbori district and following the canal is a great way of seeing the lights. We love to wing it on holidays and our two weeks in Kyoto …

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Townsville City Restaurants Street Art and Fun at City Lane Townsville

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City Lane Townsville City Lane Townsville opened in June 2014 and is labelled as Townsville’s first creative laneway project. It has some great Townsville City restaurants and Townsville street art. Let your hair down and have fun. Melbourne has the finest laneway culture in Australia and City Lane is meant to encapsulate that feeling. In …

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Dondurma or a Magical Turkish Icecream

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If you see a vendor dressed in Turkish Costume in Istiklal Caddesi or other places in Istanbul, beating his stainless steel tubs with a metre long icecream scoop, you have found the Dondurma or Icecream man. Turkish Icecream has an additional two ingredients – Salep and Mastic. Salep is flour made from the Early Purple …

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