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Croatia

Is Plitvice Lakes National Park worth visiting?

What is it? 16 turquoise lakes interconnected by lots of different waterfalls, covering over 70,000 acres. The park received UNESCO world heritage status in 1979 and it is… BEAUTIFUL. Where is it? In Croatia on the coast between Zagreb and Zadar. We drove there for a day trip from Pula, which was a very long…

Ireland

What to do with 24 hours in Dublin

Dublin is a compact city that buzzes with energy and life. Have a stroll, have a pint, have some fun. Breakfast – Slatterys Bar, 129 Capel Street Start the day with the Irish breakfast that was approved by Anthony Bourdain. Slatterys is a very traditional and authentic Dublin pub with a huge mahogany bar with…

Romania

Trip Review: Bear Watching and Castle Hopping in Romania (Part 3)

Are you thinking about booking the ‘Bear Watching and Castle Hopping in Romania’ tour with Much Better Adventures or Truly Romania, but want further detail from someone who’s done it? Or are you just curious as to what this trip is all about? Love reading about travel? Then this is the post for you as…

Books

The Paper Palace, by Miranda Cowley Heller

Today. August 1, the Back Woods. A mildewed book of poetry lies open on the table. “To a skylark,” soaring into the blue – painful, thrilling – replays in my mind as I stare at the still life of last night’s dinner. “The world should listen then, as I am listening now.” He read it…

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Oh hi there, I’m Lucy. I’m a writer, reader and daydreamer based in the UK. I love books and travel. Here you will find my thoughts on what I am currently reading as well as some of my favourite travel stories and tips.

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