The sun shimmers on the lake as we descend into the waterside village of Mondsee to the soundtrack of the Sound of Music. I think The Gluhwein may be helping to remove inhibitions as our coach of tourists sing along to ‘Do Re Mi’ and other songs from the film. …
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Hanging bridges of the Khumbu Valley We are crossing one of the five steel hanging bridges over the Dudh Kosi river en route from Namche to Lukla. It’s about ten metres above the raging glacial waters below and swaying haphazardly in the wind. I take my time crossing, conscious that …
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Heading to Disneyland Paris is meant to be a magical experience for parents and children alike. A chance to fulfil childhood fantasies and indulge your imagination. However, it can also turn into a house of horrors with long lines, unruly crowds, and expensive food and drink. There’s a number of …
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Yak attack Daisy and Kat cautiously inch their way up the dusty Himalayan track, nervously eying the yak which has taken a sudden interest in them. Roused from munching happily on the grass verge above by the sound of chattering voices it is now stalking them. It plods slowly up …
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