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Hadrians Wall - Day 4 - Cawfields to Chollerford

You start at the Great Whin Sill at Cawfields Quarry – the volcanic plateau which large sections of the Wall are built on, before descending to Once Brewed and a visit to The Sill: National Landscape Discovery Centre. Heading out from Once Brewed you’ll soon be up on the Wall again and viewing one of the trails best scenes.

1st May 2021 · 18 min read

Leahill Farm And A Fosse Of Hadrians Wall, Near Pike Hill

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Hadrians Wall - Day 3 - Hare Hill to Cawfields

Before leaving Banks you should visit Banks Turret – the best preserved turret (observation tower) along the wall and a chance to enjoy the Southerly views over the valley of the River Irthing. Today’s walk is you will immerse yourself into the natural environment and Roman history.

5th March 2021 · 16 min read

Hadrians Wall - Day 2 - Carlisle to Hare Hill

The River Eden is a prominent feature at the start of the days from Carlisle City Centre. The trail deviates away from the wall until you pass over the M6 Motorway.

23rd February 2021 · 12 min read

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Hadrians Wall - Day 1 - Bowness-on-Solway to Carlisle

Due to logistics, I had decided that it was easier to stay in Carlisle for two nights and take the bus out to the starting point of Bowness-on-Solway on the first morning. Bowness-on-Solway is the site of the second largest Roman fort, Maia and this section of the walk enjoys coastal views across the Solway Firth to Scotland.

11th February 2021 · 12 min read

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7 things do on a Rainy Day in San Sebastián!

San Sebastian located in the north of Spain is home to a lot of wonderful things, such as fabulous pintxos and a rich Basque culture. As it is one of the greenest parts of Spain, it is also one of the rainiest parts! That kind of rain so characteristic of the Basque Country is the xirimiri – a very light rain more than a mist but less than a shower – and guaranteed to soak you! However lucky for you there are plenty of things to do in the city when it pours.

26th January 2021 · 4 min read

Walking Tour of San Sebastián

San Sebastian is located on the northern coastline of the Basque Country, lying on the coast of the Bay of Biscay. It is one of Spain’s most attractive, charming and popular Atlantic resorts.

6th January 2021 · 7 min read

Best Things to do in Bilbao

In the last 20 years or so, the Basque city of Bilbao has become a major cultural and economic center – from Game of Thrones locations to the glittering Guggenheim, fine art, and excellent pinxtos. Here are very best things to do in Bilbao.

18th November 2020 · 3 min read

Exploring Picasso’s Málaga

Malaga is the birthplace of one of the world’s greatest artists, the much-celebrated and internationally revered Pablo Picasso. Although best known as a painter, Picasso was also a sculptor, print maker, theatre designer and ceramic maker.

12th October 2020 · 6 min read

10 Awesome things to do in Malaga

Málaga is thought as the capital of the Costa del Sol and it boasts some of the most significant cultural infrastructures and heritages in the country. Málaga has a wealth of things to offer from beaches and hiking trails to century-old castle structures, stylish harbors and excellent restaurants.

8th September 2020 · 5 min read

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Self-guided Walking Tour of Cordoba (with Maps!)

Cordoba is a great city to explore on foot as it’s not too big a city and has a lot of highlights which are just located close to each other. This Andalusian gem has a lot to offer when it comes to history, art and culture.

25th June 2020 · 10 min read

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Córdoba's Spring Festivals!

Without a doubt, the best time of the year to visit Córdoba is in Spring when the city is in full festival mode. It all kicks off with a wine tasting festival at the end of April, comes into its own in May with the week-long Cordoba Fair, Festival of May Crosses, the Patio Festival and the Battle of the Flowers.

24th June 2020 · 4 min read

Visiting Cordoba's Patios

Every year, in the first half of May the Festival of the Courtyards or Patios is held in Cordoba. All the owners participating in the contest open up their courtyards for the public to visit.

22nd June 2020 · 5 min read