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Sunset over Kruja

How to maximise your annual leave in 2025

October 2, 2024
emilyann.elliott
adventurous living, Travel hacks

I often talk about finding ways to live life more adventurously and while taking a sabbatical or career break may not be on the cards…

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how to spend 24 hours in Kruja

24 hours in Kruja, Albania

June 7, 2024
emilyann.elliott
Albania, Europe

Spending 24 hours in Kruja, Albania, is a must-do if you are visiting the north of the country. While Albania has lots of historically important…

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first time campervanning in France

First time campervanning in France: Everything you need to know

May 24, 2024
emilyann.elliott
Campervan, Campervan travels, France, travelling with kids in a campervan

If you’re busy planning your first time campervanning in France then you’ve come to the right place. We spent two weeks driving through France in…

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Visiting Blue Eye Theth as part of a 10 day itinerary for north Albania

Hiking to the Blue Eye in Theth: Everything you need to know

May 15, 2024
emilyann.elliott
Albania, Europe, family travel

Hiking to the Blue Eye in Theth is a must-do activity if you are visiting Theth National Park. It truly is a wonder of nature,…

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Mountains in Theth National Park

Visiting Theth National Park: Everything you need to know

May 11, 2024
emilyann.elliott
Albania, Europe

Visiting Theth National Park feels like stepping into the pages of a fairytale. Your story begins with the sweeping drive, which takes you higher and…

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Birds at Spurn Point

Visiting Spurn Point: Everything you need to know

May 8, 2024
emilyann.elliott
England, UK, weekend breaks, Yorkshire

I’d been keen on visiting Spurn Point, ever since learning about the so-called Land’s End of Yorkshire. The peninsula, which curves between the North Sea…

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Visiting Blue Eye Theth as part of a 10 day itinerary for north Albania

Travelling in Albania: Everything you need to know before you go

April 24, 2024
emilyann.elliott
Albania, Europe, family travel

Travelling in Albania may throw up some questions along the way, both in the planning stages and while you’re visiting. On both our 10 day…

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Boat trip on Lake Komani as part of a 10 day itinerary for north Albania

10 day itinerary for north Albania

April 21, 2024
emilyann.elliott
Albania, Europe, family travel

Our 10 day itinerary for north Albania was quite different to our last visit to the country. While my recommended 10 day itinerary for the…

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Ksmail island for an Albania 2024 holiday

Corfu to Albania ferry: Everything you need to know

March 21, 2024
emilyann.elliott
Albania, Europe

If you’re planning a holiday to Corfu, but would like to get a taste of Albania, the best way to do this is with a…

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The Bazaar in Gjirokaster

24 hours in Gjirokaster, Albania

March 15, 2024
emilyann.elliott
Albania, Europe, family travel

Spending 24 hours in Gjirokaster, Albania, is a must-do if you have an interest in the history of the country. Like Berat, it is a…

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