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The Golden Circle is a popular route in Iceland done by hundreds of tourists each year. The route contains 3 main attractions: Thingvellir National Park, Geysir Geothermal, and Gullfoss Waterfall. You can also stop at Kerid Crater and stroke some Icelandic horses while completing the circular route from Reykjavik. The best way to complete The …
Vik is a beautiful, Icelandic village, located on the southern coast of Iceland. It is the southernmost village in Iceland. Located on Iceland’s main ring road, it is a perfect location to stop for the night, top-up on food and fuel. On my road back in 2007, I spent 2 weeks, with my family, completing …
I’ve put together my favourite Icelandic waterfalls. Some are located on Route 1, the Icelandic ring road, and others are little off the beaten track. Back in the summer of 2007, I spent 2 weeks touring around the whole Island with my family. We hired a car, brought our walking boots with us, and a …
Cow Green Reservoir is a 2-mile long reservoir, located in the North Pennines. It was purposely built from 1967 to 1971, to supply drinking water to the Teesside industries. This year, my 29th birthday fell on the Sunday of the August Bank Holiday weekend. I wanted to celebrate my birthday doing something a bit different. …
In the heart of the Peak District National Park, my partner and I did a lovely 7.5-mile walk, starting at Ladybower Reservoir just off the A57. The route takes you up to Derwent Reservoir, then up to Pike Low. At 325-metres above sea level, you can experience great views across the Derwent Valley on a …
Is the weather looking nice? Would you like to do full days walk? Over a range of summits that include 2 Wainwrights? Would you like to see great views? Would you like to start a walk with a boat ride across one of England’s most picturesque lakes? Are you staying near the far Eastern fells? …
A nice, easy, short 2-mile walk will take you up Little Mell Fell, 505m high. It is one of the Wainwright walks. Perfect if you’re ticking them off on your list like I am. The walk starts from The Quiet Site, just below 300m above sea level. The climb to the summit of Little Mell …
Fountains Abbey is one truly incredible Abbey! It is one of England’s largest and best-preserved ruins in Cistercian Monasteries! It opened in 1132 and today, it is well looked after by the National Trust, so it can be enjoyed by many visitors every year. Here at Fountains Abbey, visiting the Abbey itself is only just …
Victoria Peak is the highest point on Hong Kong Island, reaching 554m above sea level. It’s a must-do attraction on your visit to Hong Kong. If you have the time, try and visit the Peak in the day time and at night. The views are very different, but both very spectacular. Peak Tram …