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Tokyo cycling near Harajuku station
Cycling

Cycling the Yamanote Line – a Tokyo loop adventure

by Westwards / 20 February 202620 February 2026
Old fishing vessels can still be used as boat sheds !
UK

Ultimate Daytrip to Lindisfarne: Discover the Magic of Northumbria’s Holy Island

by Westwards / 3 February 20263 February 2026
The Ramses Tempel of Abu Simbel, a magnificent UNESCO site, is always a highlight however often we may have seen it
New Year's posts

2025 Travel highlights – the year in review

by Westwards / 31 December 202531 December 2025
Classic view of Cologne Cathedral with the River Rhine and the train bridge, Hohenzollernbrücke
Germany, UNESCO

Exploring Cologne Cathedral

by Westwards / 16 February 201714 December 2023

We have just entered the enormous Cologne Cathedral when an order in long red robes clears his throat. “Please, would …

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Sudanese man in white galabya selling bananas
Sudan, Travel thoughts

Backpacking in Sudan – thoughts by 2 female travellers

by Westwards / 7 February 20174 November 2024

In November 2016 we went backpacking in Sudan for 15 days, limiting our trip to Northern Sudan. Entering from Aswan …

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The Potemkin steps and part of the harbour
Ukraine

A visit to Odessa: Ukraine Photo Gallery

by Westwards / 1 February 201719 September 2021

We had always wanted to see the Krim, the Black Sea, and Odessa. In 2001, we made a brief trip …

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Sunrise on the peak of Mount Teide
Hiking, Spain, UNESCO

Hiking Mount Teide for sunrise – on Spain’s highest mountain

by Westwards / 25 January 201726 November 2023

At 5 am, several alarms beep and jingle and shafts of light tremble through the room, until finally someone turns …

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Vegetarian burger in a bamboo basket
Restaurant reviews

Eating out at Shiso Burger in Berlin

by Westwards / 14 January 201714 April 2021

“I can put you on the waiting list – could you walk around and come back in around 30 minutes?” …

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Streetscene with colourful houses in San Cristobal de la Laguna
Spain, UNESCO

The Old Town of San Cristobal de la Laguna

by Westwards / 3 January 201727 March 2021

Tenerife is not exactly known for cultural tourism, but there is one Unesco Cultural World Heritage Site on the island: …

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New Year's posts

Happy 2017 – Year of the Rooster

by Westwards / 31 December 201627 March 2021

We wish you all a very happy and successful Year of 2017! As always around this time of the year …

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Worker with blue wheelbarows in the desert between pyramids
Sudan, UNESCO

The Meroe sites in Sudan – Pharaonic temples and pyramids (UNESCO)

by Westwards / 27 December 201613 October 2021

The Pyramids of Meroe are visible from afar, a dozen or so triangles made from stone bricks sticking out from …

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Man with white camels between palm trees
Sudan

Our budget for 15 days of backpacking in Sudan

by Westwards / 10 December 20167 May 2021

We travelled overland from Abu Simbel in Egypt to Khartoum in 15 days / 14 nights in November 2016. Travelling …

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Pyramids of Jebel Barkal at sunset
Sudan, UNESCO

Visiting the Pharaonic sites of Jebel Barkal, Nuri and El Kurru

by Westwards / 26 November 201612 June 2024

A hot desert wind is sweeping across the sand dunes as we walk towards the pyramids in Nuri in Northern …

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