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Image of meat barbecuing on black oil drums in the Caribbean.

Caribbean Street Food – St. Kitts

December 10, 2020 by Elizabeth Atia

  It was during a winter visit to the Caribbean island of St. Kitts where I had a taste of the most succulent and flavoursome beer barbecued pork and chicken I’ve ever eaten. Plus, we share a few tips about acquiring an ESTA to visit St. Kitts if you’re travelling via America. This article was …

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A West Coast Scotland Tour with Agnes Kay Charters

September 5, 2019 by Elizabeth Atia

An epic West Coast Scotland adventure on a liveaboard renovated 1961 wooden fishing boat built for Scottish waters. What else could anyone ask for? Join Agnes Kay Charters next summer for your adventure of a lifetime on a West Coast Scotland Tour.  A West Coast Scotland Tour with Agnes Kay Charters Last June I joined …

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Mackies 19.2 ice cream cone Aberdeen

Summer in Aberdeen: a Travel Guide #SummerABDN

July 1, 2019 by Elizabeth Atia

I recently spent a rather beautiful summer’s day in Aberdeen, on the east coast of Scotland, exploring the city on foot. These are the adventures I got up to. With thanks to Visit Aberdeenshire and Mackie’s of Scotland for sponsoring this trip, although all thoughts and opinions expressed are my own. How to Spend a …

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8 Reasons to Visit Cornwall

December 31, 2018 by Elizabeth Atia

We go on a VW T4 camper van road trip through Cornwall, visiting some stunning places and trying some of the local food. What would you add to this list? Let me know in the comments! It’s been a very long time since I’ve gone on a proper road trip. You know, when you pack …

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Thames River London

30 Hours in London

December 24, 2018 by Elizabeth Atia

How we spent 30 hours in London, from a walk at night along the Thames, to meeting Jamie Oliver, going on an open top bus tour, watching fire dancers, aerial acrobatics and winning an award! I hadn’t originally intended on blogging about my recent visit to London. Going to the city was just an excuse …

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Venezuelan Troupial

A Day’s Shore Excursion in Willemstad, Curaçao

November 11, 2018 by Elizabeth Atia

  Curaçao, pronounced ‘Cure-ah-souw’ is one of the Lesser Antilles islands in the southern Caribbean Sea, just forty miles north of Venezuela. It’s a constituent country of the Netherlands, and its capital, Willemstad, with its popsicle-coloured buildings, is a popular tourist destination, especially with visiting cruise ships. Last night I dreamt about Curaçao. Well, no that …

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Craigievar Castle - Scotland's Pink Castle in Aberdeenshire Scotland

Craigievar Castle – Scotland’s Pink Fairy-tale Castle

November 10, 2018 by Elizabeth Atia

  This seven-story castle with its pink-tinted facade, finely sculpted multiple turrets, ornate corbels and carved stonework is said to have been an inspiration for Walt Disney’s Cinderella Castle. It is currently run by the National Trust for Scotland. This post is in collaboration with Visit Aberdeenshire. Nestled on a picturesque hillside in the eastern …

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Il Castello di Arco - Arco Castle - Trentino, Northern Italy

Il Castello di Arco (Arco Castle) Trentino, Italy

June 12, 2018 by Elizabeth Atia

Arco Castle is the ruin of a 12th-century medieval fortress built on a prominent spur high overlooking Arco and the Sarca Valley in Trentino, Northern Italy. It’s well worth a visit if you are on holiday in Riva del Garda. In collaboration with Garda Trentino S.p.A. Tourism Board  One of the characteristic features of the Garda Trentino landscape …

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Swimming with Stingrays in Grand Cayman

Swimming with the Stingrays in Grand Cayman

January 27, 2018 by Elizabeth Atia

A shore excursion in collaboration with Celebrity Cruises UK. Grand Cayman is one of three Cayman Islands, British Overseas Territories, located in the Caribbean Sea. It was the first stop on a five-night Caribbean Cruise I was on recently with Celebrity Cruises UK. Early one warm sunny morning I found myself boarding the tender from …

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ABC Tours Aruba

An Epic Off-Road Jeep Safari of Aruba’s North Coast

January 5, 2018 by Elizabeth Atia

A Land Rover off-road adventure in collaboration with Aruba Tourism UK. Happy New Year from not-so-sunny Shetland! This is my first blog post of 2018, brought about because I attempted to go for a mountain bike ride first thing this morning to start burning off the effects of my Christmas/New Year indulgences. Half a mile …

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Tenno Castle Italy

Trekking in Garda Trentino: Lake Tenno to the Varone Waterfall

December 27, 2017 by Elizabeth Atia

In collaboration with the Garda Trentino S.p.A. Tourism Board. This summer I enjoyed one of the most fantastic travel experiences I have ever had: a culinary and trekking trip to Riva del Garda in Northern Italy. Riva del Garda is located on the north shore of Lake Garda, and it is a popular destination for outdoor …

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How to Visit the Flamingos in Aruba

Visit the Flamingo Beach at Renaissance Aruba

October 13, 2017 by Elizabeth Atia

In collaboration with the Aruba Tourism Authority. I have just returned from the most wonderful trip to the Dutch Caribbean! Blazing sun, white coral sand, warm sea, amazing food and pink flamingos! I can’t wait to tell you all about all the exciting things I got up to on the island and all the gorgeous food …

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Lloret de Mar beach, Spain

Ten Things to do in Lloret de Mar

July 31, 2017 by Elizabeth Atia

Highlights of our family summer vacation. I was told some time ago that a package family holiday is something that every family should do, at least once, if only to have the experience of such a thing. So, this summer, my husband and our two youngest children decided to do just that and, with one …

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