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48 hours in Ottawa, Canada

October 30, 2016
emilyann.elliott
Canada

With Toronto and Montreal often stealing the limelight from Ottawa, it can be a destination that gets missed off visitors’ itineraries. But, as I quickly…

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Reading Prison opens its doors

October 23, 2016
emilyann.elliott
England, UK, UK travel, weekend breaks

There’s something quite chilling about walking around a deserted jail, particularly one which closed so recently. But after its final inmates were transferred in 2013, HM…

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Friday review: Lonely Planet's The Best Things in Life are Free

Friday review: Lonely Planet’s The Best Things in Life are Free

September 23, 2016
emilyann.elliott
grownupgapyear, Planning, Sabbatical, saving money, The Friday Review

When you first start making travel plans, especially if you’re going on a long trip, like a sabbatical or a career break, one of the…

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The British Airways i360

A flight on the British Airways i360

August 19, 2016
emilyann.elliott
12 Trip challenge, Couple travel, UK travel, weekend breaks

Whenever a new tourist attraction is proposed somewhere it always comes with its supporters and detractors and the British Airways i360 was no different. Architects…

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Staying in Shibu Onsen in Japan

Staying in Shibu Onsen in Japan

August 10, 2016
emilyann.elliott
Asia, Couple travel, honeymoon, Japan

Updated 18/06/23 If you want to truly experience a taste of traditional Japanese life then staying in Shibu Onsen is a great experience. The well-known…

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How to spend 48 hours in Bath

How to spend 48 hours in Bath

July 31, 2016
emilyann.elliott
12 Trip challenge, Couple travel, England, UK, weekend breaks

A weekend in Bath When we were considering where to book for the next of our 12 Trips, my friends were shocked to discover I…

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Staying in a Japanese ryokan - Everything you need to know

Staying in a Japanese ryokan – Everything you need to know

July 18, 2016
emilyann.elliott
Couple travel, honeymoon, Japan

Updated: 15/04/23 Staying in a Japanese ryokan is a special experience when travelling in the country. It really does give you a fascinating insight into…

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A snow monkey

Seeing snow monkeys at Jigokudani in Japan

July 13, 2016
emilyann.elliott
Asia, Japan

Updated: 07/03/23 It is my long held belief that the snow monkeys at Jigokudani must help to sell a lot of holidays to Japan. If…

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The orangery at Calke Abbey

Stepping back in time at Calke Abbey

June 30, 2016
emilyann.elliott
Couple travel, England, UK, weekend breaks
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A relaxing weekend at Breedon Hall in Derby

A relaxing weekend at Breedon Hall in Derby

June 9, 2016
emilyann.elliott
12 Trip challenge, Couple travel, England, UK, weekend breaks

Choosing to stay at Breedon Hall in Derby I always find that the best places to stay are the ones where you feel most at…

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