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Trip Report, Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, Dubai

October 31st 2019

It had been a goal of Kendra’s to explore South East Asia and what better excuse did she need to go than turning 30. Kendra organized a trip which had her flying from Kirkwall via Glasgow and Dubai to Bangkok, where she stayed with friends...

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Trip Report, Fred Olsen Cruises - Norwegian Fjords

August 19th 2019

John had the opportunity to take part in a 5 night educational cruise to the Norweigian Fjords with Fred Olsen Cruises on-board their ship, Balmoral. John spent the first 24 hours of his trip at sea, traveling from Newcastle to Norway. Newcastle is...

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Trip Report, Beachcomber - Mauritius

May 28th 2019

In May of 2019 John was hosted by Beachcomber Tours for a week on the island paradise of Mauritius. First up on his fantastic Beachcomber educational was a one night stay at the amazing 4* Shandrani property. Located in the unspoilt South region of...

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Trip Report, Rome

May 28th 2018

Arriving off our early morning flight into Rome we took a shuttle bus transfer to our hotel the 3* Yes Hotel, only to be told it was overbooked for the first night. However, our hotel had set us up in their sister property, 3* Des Artistes around the...

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Trip Report, Prague

November 23rd 2015

A private transfer soon delivered us to our 4* K+K Fenix Hotel, located just off Wenceslas Square and a short 10min walk to the old town. The next day we had a early start and were picked up from our hotel in a mini bus by a tour guide and was given...

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Trip Report, Barbados

Trip Report, Barbados

June 29th 2015

Our British Airways flights in both directions were very comfortable as we travelled in their premium economy cabin, which they call World Traveller Plus. This really is a very good in-between product, giving you an extra 7 inches of legroom over the...

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Trip Report, Avalon River Cruise Paris to Normandy

June 22nd 2015

Arriving at the ship, we were greeted by the Captain and Cruise Director and enjoyed a welcome drink whilst our luggage was whisked away to our staterooms. My stateroom was a lovely Panorama Suite with floor-ceiling windows across the entire width ...

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Trip Report, Vietnam and Laos

Trip Report, Vietnam and Laos

June 2nd 2014

Travel Indochina – Vietnam and Laos After a long flight, our first stop was the capital Hanoi. The first thing that hit me was the heat and humidity! Even at 6am it was hot! Our transfer in from the airport prepared us for some of the sights th...

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