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Explore Lyon with this self-guided walking tour

Meet Petit Guignol in. Vieux Lyon Photo by Louise Reynolds writing

Lyon, France’s third city, is filled with historical architecture and cobbled pedestrian streets dating back the middle ages. Much of the old city is designated a UNESCO World Heritage area. Walking is the perfect way to explore Lyon’s historical attractions.

Louise Reynolds October 21, 2018October 21, 2018 Cities to savour, Travel, Walking tours Read more

Cities to savour: Lyon

A photo of city of Lyon from the Fourviere lookout. Photo by Louise Reynolds writing

For too long Lyon has been overshadowed by Paris and Marseilles. Thanks to its rich history, cultural heritage and reputation as a foodie mecca, France’s third city has emerged as a must-visit destination in its own right.

Louise Reynolds October 14, 2018October 14, 2018 Cities to savour, Travel Read more

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First day of Trekking Eastern Iceland tour with @g First day of Trekking Eastern Iceland tour with @gadventures After a walk around Borgarfjörður Eystri, it was off to the Borgarfjörður Valley and over the pass to Kuahjalli. #iceland #hiking #trekking
Eastern Iceland looking spectacular from my @icela Eastern Iceland looking spectacular from my @icelandair flight to Egilsstadir. #egilsstaðir #iceland 🇮🇸
Eastern Iceland here we come. Almost didn’t make Eastern Iceland here we come. Almost didn’t make it. Lots of flights cancelled today but luckily the weather cleared a bit for a takeoff from #reykjavik and we made it to #egillstaðir
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When you stand a bit too close to the geyser just When you stand a bit too close to the geyser just before it blows. #geysiriceland #geysir #goldencircleiceland #iceland
Hallgrímskirkja and Leif Eriksson monument, Reykj Hallgrímskirkja and Leif Eriksson monument, Reykjavik. #reykjavik #iceland
First look at Iceland approaching Reykjavík. Unfo First look at Iceland approaching Reykjavík. Unfortunately the weather gods that smiled on us in Edinburgh have experienced a serious mood swing. Nothing but rain and cloud in the forecast for our whole stay. 🙁 🌧 ☁️ 🇮🇸 #reykjavik #iceland
Oh Edinburgh, what a beautiful city you are. My th Oh Edinburgh, what a beautiful city you are. My third visit won’t be my last. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿❤️ #edinburgh #scotland #travel
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#edinburgh is full of history with stories hidden #edinburgh is full of history with stories hidden around every corner and even underground. One of the best ways to discover Edinburgh’s hidden secrets is to join a historical walking tour. I joined Fay from @cityofedinburghtours to explore vaults under the city the wall built to keep the English out and the Royal Mile with plenty of characters along the way. An excellent tour. #edinburgh #walkingtour #history
Highlights of @rbgedinburgh Royal Botanic Gardens Highlights of @rbgedinburgh Royal Botanic Gardens Edinburgh. #edinburgh #botanicgardens #scotland
Hiking to Arthur’s Seat in #edinburgh Turned on Hiking to Arthur’s Seat in #edinburgh Turned on a beautiful day for it. #edinburgh #hike #scotland
I love walking tours and anything to do with books I love walking tours and anything to do with books. So I was happy to stumble across the Edinburgh Literary Pub tour with @elptour this week. Very informative and entertaining. #edinburgh #walkingtour #pubtour visits to three pubs and plenty of stories about Edinburgh’s literary history from Robbie Burns to Rob Roy and on to Harry Potter.
Sipping signature cocktails in the Caley Bar at @w Sipping signature cocktails in the Caley Bar at @waedinburgh Excellent quality cocktails and service. I recommend the Rob Roy and Edinburgh cocktail featuring gin, honey and lavender. 🍸🍹🍯 #edinburgh #cocktails
Doha airport. Stopover en route to Edinburgh. #doh Doha airport. Stopover en route to Edinburgh. #doha #airport
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What a privilege to see Elton John live in a Melbo What a privilege to see Elton John live in a Melbourne tonight. #melbourne #eltonjohnfarewelltour #eltonjohn
Hope their pants don’t end up on fire. Kookaburr Hope their pants don’t end up on fire. Kookaburra sits on electric wire… #kookaburra
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Was pleased with my home made gift wrap, especiall Was pleased with my home made gift wrap, especially my snow persons ⛄️ But I forgot to give them stick arms!
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