The car trembled as I pulled into a parking spot. The wind was relentless. In the distance, I saw people braving its force, taking…
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Exploring the Itria Valley in Puglia
The Valle d’Itria or Itria Valley is situated in the heart of the region of Puglia, in the ‘heel’ of the Italian peninsula (map)….
Driving the Route du Volcan
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“A theme park?”, I asked my guide as we strolled around Melbourne. Cartoon characters and wild, adrenaline-inducing rides immediately sprang to mind. “Well, no”,…
My first ever solo road trip! Part Two
This is the second of a two-part series about my solo road trip around Victoria, Australia. Read Part One (if you haven’t already). Mingling…
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Free State road trip
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A spectacular drive around the Cape Peninsula
The drive around the Cape Peninsula near Cape Town is one of my favourite road trips in the world. I’ve driven this loop multiple…
Medieval towns in Costa Brava
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