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South African Karoo
The Karoo is the semi desert region of South Africa, with some areas receiving as little as 75mm rainfall annually. It is found behind...
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African Penguins
The African Penguin grows to approximately 70cm tall and weighs up to 3 kilograms. Regarded as an endangered species, they mate for life...
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Mount Titlis
Mount Titlis is 3283m above sea level. It is accessed by 3 cable cars and a funicular. It was first climbed in 1739, can you imagine what...
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Thun, Switzerland
Thun, is a wonderful little town, where life moves at a slower pace. There is castle (Schloss Thun), a river and a lake, and old town...
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Driving through the Swiss Alps
The alps are all they are in the movies, majestic, awe-in-spiring, huge and a wonder to drive. The roads criss and cross the mountains,...
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Fontfroide Abbaye
Frontfroide Abbaye is still a working Abbaye, but now it caters for an influx of tourists. Its history is fascinating, as it has stood...
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Peyrepertuse Castle
Is a ancient castle on the mountains in South France. No one knows for sure how old it is because it is first mentioned in a will in...
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The UK is good at gardening
One thing you will notice when you travel around the Uk is that it is good a gardening. Especially the historical sites, they all have...
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Goodwood Revival Festival
Is a festival of old times, old cars and old ways of doing things. It is festival held every year in the UK where the rich (and maybe not...
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Still a few quiet places to escape to.
Today, it gets harder and harder to find a quiet place. A place with no demands, no people and more importantly, no mobile reception. A...