Author: FW North

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Lanzarote and Fuerteventura, Africa and the Atlantic

Struggling once again with an extended Northern European Winter, we pondered several cheap options for a week under the sun. Following pleasant experiences in Sardinia and Santorini, we opted for yet another (relatively) short...

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The Painted Veils of Yangshuo County

Shortly after sailing through the magnificent karst peaks of Ha Long Bay, we left Vietnam in search of another bewitching karst landscape: Yangshuo Province, China. We had previously visited Macau and Hong Kong, but...

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A Mediterranean Escape in the Island of Sardinia

Summer is usually a long time coming in Northern Europe. By the time June arrives, bodies will be already restless for sun and non-Arctic breezes. If June fails to bring warmth, secondary plans must...

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We’ll Always Have Sites in Paris

Paris, city of light and catacombs. As one of the most recognizable places on Earth, it needs no introduction. Its allure is cultural, historical and gastronomical. Walking by the Seine in a bright blue...

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Above and Below the Yucatán Peninsula

After a short stay in New York visiting friends, we embarked on our first expedition to Latin America. We would divide our time between a bit of Belize and a bit of Mexico. In...

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The Dragon Islets of Ha Long Bay

During our short stop in Vietnam, we booked an overnight cruise which would takes us through the scattered limestone islets of Ha Long Bay. Truth be told, Ha Long Bay was probably the main...