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Celebrating the Battle of Medway
'For the news is true, that the Dutch have broke the chain and burned our ships, and particularly the Royal Charles; other particulars I know not, but most sad news to be sure.' - Samuel Pepys 1667 So, why are we celebrating, 350 years later, at the exact same spot...
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Review: Forest Holidays at Forest of Dean
'Woah, talk about luxury in the middle of nowhere!' I exclaimed walking through the doorway into my pad at Forest Holidays in Forest of the Dean. Here, for the #DeanWyeBloggers trip (for more info on activities here, please see at the bottom of the post), this was a...
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Top travel hacks for a budget-friendly family holiday
Have you ever organised a family holiday? I've been on one in the last year in Norway (watch this space for posts about this!) and let me tell you, it's a pretty lengthy experience. So how about some hacks to get the process moving quicker? Family holidays can get...
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Exploring the Magical Woods of Puzzlewood
Deep in the land of myths and legends lies a magical woods, waiting to explored by the unexpected travellers that stumble upon the enchantment that waits before them. For centuries, the Forest of the Dean and Wye Valley has collected stories and fables that are...
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The best pub restaurant food & drink in Forest of the Dean
'That's it! I'm staying here just for the food in Forest of the Dean and Wye Valley!' I exclaimed as I rubbed my engorged belly, still smacking my lips at the taste of Wild Boar that lingered on my truly excited taste buds. I had just finished an exclusive three...
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Caving in Clearwell Caves
'I'm stuck. I'm 200 feet underground. Rock is pressing on me from all sides. The only light is from my head torch and the one thing I'm most concerned about is the burgeoning wedgie I can feel happening.' I thought to myself calmly. I inched my head to one side to...
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