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Well before coronavirus was a threat to international mobility, I could effortlessly come up with a handful of arguments to rationalize the cost – in terms of both euros and tons of carbon emissions added to the atmosphere — associated with travelling. You know those invaluable life lessons you can only discover through travel like […]
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Ever since we moved to Sligo five years ago, we’ve wandered around its many beaches, secluded forest trails, tourist attractions and various landscapes that tugged at our heartstrings. Yet, some of our best memories of exploring Yeats County were solidly tied to the evenings when we made the time to watch the last rays shine […]
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I often think of words to describe what hiking and climbing adventures mean to me, but all I know they are so much more than standing on the summit or reaching the finish line. For me, the true benefits of exploring the hills and mountains go much deeper than an appreciation for the environment and […]
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Are you constantly looking for the next great travel destination? Something underrated and under-the-radar, a place that will satisfy nature lovers, culture buffs and urban explorers, and, of course, a place that is breathtakingly beautiful? From great lighthouses and wooden towers to quiet beaches and impossibly gorgeous panoramas, Latvia captivates and inspires, placing it as […]
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Located in the south of Estonia, Tartu – its second largest city in size – has a whimsical appeal to it drawing you in with its pastel-coloured buildings, overflowing flower beds and cosy cafes that invite you to spend a few hours in the sun slowly sipping a cup of tea in pure, undiluted peace. […]
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If you’re reading this, then I hope you had a great end to 2022 and that you are also feeling positive for the year ahead. It took me a few weeks to pull together my thoughts on the last year. 2022 has been a year of big transitions for us and as it came to a close, […]
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Today marks five years since I started Our Crossings Travel blog and published that first post about a trip to Lake Garda, how exciting is that? I wasn’t going to make a big deal out of it, but eventually decided to write a post to mark this milestone because I believe that whether your blog […]
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We rolled out of the car, stood up and slowly stretched towards the dark sky. The sun was still slightly below the horizon as we made our way towards the bay. It was Sunday morning, and instead of sleeping in and lazing around the rented house, we got up early, had a light breakfast and drove to Mont […]
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If you are keen to discover the historical, cultural and culinary highlights of Ghent, fill yourself up with Cuberdons, a cone-shaped sugary Belgian candy, hard on the outside – gooey on the inside and catch a boat trip on the canals to take in the view from the water that gives you the full experience of […]
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I have long yearned to come to Fuerteventura, one of the lesser-known and quieter Canary Islands. Imagine a volcanic island surrounded by warm, turquoise waters, where empty ribbons of road stretch from one white sand beach to the other one, and where free-running goats roam the sun-baked landscape. The second largest of the Canary Islands (beaten […]
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My profound romance with mountains started well before I actually had a chance to climb one, and it was well before I had a chance to see one with my own eyes. Just like with travelling and surfing, it was through the pages of beautifully written mountain books and hair-tingling adventure stories that I introduced […]
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Edinburgh is the home of many things. It is a cultural and historical hub; it is the capital of Scotland; it is a contemporary, vibrant community with great youth culture and emphasis on arts and music. It is also home to the National Museum of Scotland – a treasure trove of ancient artefacts and precious […]
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One of those things that would never lose value for me personally is time spent travelling and exploring the world together with my family. Travel inspires me to jump out of bed before the sunrise, encourages me to spend that extra hour at work and to say no to material things. There’s legitimately nothing better […]
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I was raised in a small town that had train tracks running right through it, and ever since then, seeing and hearing trains has always brought me a sense of discovery and wonder. They activate my imagination and trigger my passion for exploring places near and far. Having travelled extensively by train in my early […]
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There’s nothing like having your bags packed, boarding passes printed and passports ready for the journey ahead! It makes everything come into perspective, and it reminded me of how hungry my inquisitive mind, body, and soul were for new encounters. When summer days are numbered in Ireland and most of Europe, there are plenty of places where the […]
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