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  • Exploring Italy part three: The Amalfi Coast

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    For the final stretch of our holiday, we left Rome and headed south to the stunning and historic Amalfi Coast. A land of history, culture and breathtaking views, this oft forgotten part of southern Italy is the perfect place to unwind by the beach, especially after a packed few days exploring Rome. The Amalfi coast is perhaps most famous for Pompeii; the ancient town that in 79 AD was destroyed by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius; and Naples, the bustling and vibrant city that has risen from the ashes of this destruction to become one of the most exciting cities in modern Europe.

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  • Exploring Italy part two: The Eternal City

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    Following on from our trip to San Marino, we decided to go further down the Italian peninsula to Rome, the capital and largest city in Italy. Traditionally called the Caput Mundie, meaning the capital of the world, Rome used to be the heart of the world’s most powerful empire. Controlling significant amounts of land in Europe, Africa and Asia, at its height Rome really was the centre of the world. Although these days are long gone, the remanence of this grandeur remains in Rome’s stunning architecture, culture, and history-soaked streets.

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  • Exploring Italy part one

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    Last year, the summer of 2022, seemed to be the first time since Covid that travel was easy and accessible without regulations. Having just completed my first year of university, my partner and I decided to make the most of this new freedom and explore Italy. But instead of a city break, like I explored last time with Amsterdam, we decided to do more of a road trip around Italy. However, instead of using cars, we used entirely public transport to get between the four main locations we visited.

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  • A weekend break in Amsterdam

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    Amsterdam is the capital and biggest city of The Netherlands, and one of the most alluring tourist destinations in Europe. Around 20 million people flock to visit this city every year, and once you’ve had an experience of its quaint cafes, picturesque architecture and beautiful canals, it’s easy to understand why. But with it’s walkable, or cycle-able, city centre, Amsterdam is a very popular tourist destination for city breaks.

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  • Travelling around the United Kingdom

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    The United Kingdom is made up of England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales and all 4 places are home to beautiful scenery and exciting activities that make them great travel destinations.  
     
    Starting off with England, the biggest country out of the four accounting for just over half of the total area of the United Kingdom. This means, that England has a variety of destinations to travel to which all give a different experience. For example, London or Birmingham for a city break or Cornwall for a more coastal destination.  

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  • The Great Staycation enjoy a holiday this summer?

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    During the Covid-19 pandemic, many Britons chose to have their summer holidays here in the UK, either because the countries they may have wanted to visit were not allowing visitors, or because the stress of travel under Covid guidelines made holidays seem too much. But now that the world has opened up again, and foreign travel is once again possible, should we be so quick to forsake the humble staycation?

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  • Planning a Trip to California

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    California is one of the most diverse states to visit in the United States due to being the home of beaches and the coast, national parks, busy cities and a range of cultures so is a bucket list destination for many people. Planning can ensure you get the most out of your trip and see the areas of the state that best suit you!

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  • Travelling on the New York City Subway

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    New York City is one of the most popular cities for tourists due to its reputation for its amazing landmarks, shopping opportunities and energetic atmosphere. Due to how large the city is it has something for everyone to enjoy, from the peaceful walks in Central Park to the enormous crowds of shoppers in Times Square and the best way to ensure you get to experience everything is by using the subway. 

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  • Backpacking in Bali

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    Bali can be a place full of adventures. Located in Indonesia, it is a small island in the Southeast of Asia, where Indonesia itself is made up of more than 17,000 islands. It is a tropical island, where the weather is humid and warm all year round. There are two seasons, which are the dry season, from May to September, and the rainy season from October to April.

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  • Visiting New York

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    New York is one of the most popular cities in the world for tourists and visitors from all over the globe. This is thanks to the diverse culture, opportunities for activities, shopping, exciting dining experiences and a constant high energy atmosphere at its core. The bustling environment can be a real source of excitement for many visitors, who want to be a part of the heartbeat of the city.

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