Azulejo Origins.
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Azulejo Origins.

The Portuguese tradition of decorative tiling and mosaics, known as Azulejo, has existed in various forms for thousands of years…

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A Pastel De Nata Odyssey.
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A Pastel De Nata Odyssey.

The Pastel de Nata; an infamously addictive, little laminated puff pastry parcel I’d never had the pleasure of sampling before a recent trip to the City of Seven Hills…

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The Cult of Mithras.
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The Cult of Mithras.

A deeply mysterious religious faction borne out of the eastern Roman Empire in the 1st Century and widely adopted throughout Roman territories by members of its military hierarchy…

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Marrakech Medina.
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Marrakech Medina.

Lying in the shadows of the high Atlas Mountains with the Agafay desert stretching out towards the horizon, this city relishes its role as an oasis among the harsh surrounding landscapes…

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The French House, Soho.
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The French House, Soho.

This is an establishment soaked in rich history and bursting at the seams with vivacious character…

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Èze Village, Côte d’Azur.
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Èze Village, Côte d’Azur.

Perched atop the foothills of the Maritime French Alps looking down on the shimmering sea. If you let it this gem will sweep you up in its unique charm and history without a moment’s hesitation…

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Vieux-Nice, Côte d’Azur.
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Vieux-Nice, Côte d’Azur.

Narrow canyoning alleyways make up the winding labyrinth of any old town’s footprint, however Vieux Nice captures the spirit like none other…

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Biševo Island and the Blue Grotto, Croatia.
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Biševo Island and the Blue Grotto, Croatia.

I can’t say it enough, take a picture perfect boat trip from Split harbour and explore the dotted archipelagos and crystal blue expanse the Adriatic Sea has to offer, you won’t be disappointed!

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Diocletian’s Palace, Split.
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Diocletian’s Palace, Split.

This monumental 7.5 acre site was built at the turn of the 4th century AD by order of the Roman emperor Diocletian to serve as his retirement residence. Over the following centuries the palace evolved to become the core of modern Split encapsulating the majority of the city’s ‘Old Town’ within its towering walls…

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The Great Ocean Road.
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The Great Ocean Road.

Connecting south-west Australia’s two major cities, Melbourne and Adelaide, stretches a rugged and windswept expanse of coastline simply bursting with stunning beaches perfect for surfing, deep forests stocked full of indigenous wildlife, towering cliffs and geological formations on an epic scale…

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Foodies Festival, Syon Park.
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Foodies Festival, Syon Park.

The perfect way to spend a sizzling bank holiday weekend! Sunshine, incredible food, delicious cocktails, great music and the best people…

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Palais Princier de Monaco, Monte Carlo.
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Palais Princier de Monaco, Monte Carlo.

First constructed as a Genoese fortress in 1191, the Princes Palace of Monaco has been the seat of power and home of the ruling Grimaldi family of Monaco for over 700 years, through which time it has gone from a defensive bastion to a decadent yet still overtly defiant residential palace…

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Cotswolds Shepherds Hut.
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Cotswolds Shepherds Hut.

An idyllic weekend getaway retreat in the rolling hills of the English countryside. Upon arrival we were greeted with a mesmerising sunset, through the charming stable door out over the adjacent field full of our new bovine neighbours…

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The Māori Legend of Taranaki and Ruapehu.
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The Māori Legend of Taranaki and Ruapehu.

A tale is told by the Māori people, native to Aotearoa (New Zealand), of a great battle which took place between two warrior gods, Mount Taranaki and Mount Tongariro, over the love of a beautiful maiden…

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