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City Break Guides

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Perhaps you are wondering if this is the travel guide for you. You’re thinking “does she travel like me though?”, and that would be a fair enough question. So often we are surrounded by imagery and stories from full-time travellers, nomads slipping through continents easily with no ties to their “home” city.

But that isn’t me. So here are all my travel itineraries – all based around weekend, part time travel. If this sounds like you – hop on board! We’re kindred travel spirits.

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  • 18 min
  • City Break Guides
  • Germany

A long weekend in Munich – exploring the heart of Bavaria

  • June 27, 2018
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There's more to Munich than beer - here's how to discover its cultural and architectural sweet spots on a gorgeous long weekend break!
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The Souks - Long Weekend in Marrakech
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  • 14 min
  • City Break Guides
  • Morocco

How to spend a magical long weekend in Marrakech

  • February 14, 2018
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City breaks are in my DNA, but I hadn't yet ventured further than Europe to find one. On the hunt for something truly magical, I spent an intense long weekend in Marrakech.
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Weekend in Manchester
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  • 12 min
  • City Break Guides
  • North West England

How to spend a weekend in Manchester – exploring the industrial North West

  • January 12, 2018
  • 28 comments
The industrial North-West is full of gorgeous hidden gems and being constantly regenerated. Love innovative street art, vintage shopping, independent food and gorgeous architecture? Try a long weekend in Manchester and you won't be disappointed.
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A Weekend In Liverpool
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  • 10 min
  • City Break Guides
  • North West England

How to have an incredible weekend in Liverpool

  • October 24, 2017
  • 23 comments
If you're looking for the perfect UK destination for your next city break, add Liverpool to your list. Here's how to spend a weekend in Liverpool, with top recommendations on where to stay, what to do and where to eat and drink!
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  • 8 min
  • City Break Guides
  • North West England

How to spend 36 hours in Chester – a historic city

  • October 17, 2017
  • 22 comments
A quaint, historical weekend in the North West of England awaits you - with Tudor and Roman influences on the city, here's a guide to 36 hours in Chester.
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  • 11 min
  • City Break Guides
  • France

A day trip to Lille – visiting a Flemish beauty in Northern France

  • August 8, 2017
  • 12 comments
With only a Eurostar ride between us, Lille in France is the perfect destination for a quick burst of fun from London. Here's my guide to Lille in one day.
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A Weekend In Amsterdam
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  • 11 min
  • City Break Guides
  • The Netherlands

A chilled out weekend in Amsterdam – canals, beers and brunches

  • June 20, 2017
  • 24 comments
Amsterdam is not necessarily the stag filled, red light city you've imagined - here's how to spend a super chilled weekend in the dutch capital!
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Florence Italy
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  • 9 min
  • City Break Guides
  • Italy

Florence City Break Guide – beauty, art and that bridge

  • April 27, 2017
  • 16 comments
I waited 16 long years to visit this beautiful Tuscan city and it was worth the wait. Here's a full Florence City Break Guide to get the best from your trip.
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Naples City Guide
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  • 8 min
  • City Break Guides
  • Italy

Naples City Guide – the craziest place in Italy?

  • April 6, 2017
  • 10 comments
The craziest place on earth - but how would Naples compare to other Italian cities we'd visited? Here's a comprehensive Naples city guide to help.
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Rome City Guide
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  • 11 min
  • City Break Guides
  • Italy

Rome City Guide – exploring and understanding an ancient city

  • April 4, 2017
  • 23 comments
Rome is the third oldest city in the world and top of many travellers bucket lists. What makes this ancient city special? Here's a Rome City Guide!
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