Places to go
British Museum
British Museum, London, England The British Museum is such an amazing place that you'll need hours if not days to get around it all! There are so many iconic pieces within the museum that I cannot recommend a visit enough. The Museum is free although you can donate...
Mansfield Museum
Mansfield Museum, Nottinghamshire, England Mansfield Museum is a small, local collection. It began when William Edward Bailey donated his collection of artefacts along with a building in which to house them and the Mansfield Museum was born. Entry is free and...
Swinn Wood
Swinn Wood, Lincolnshire, England Swinn Wood is a small nature reserve managed by the Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust. Situated close to the market town of Alford the wood is an ideal place for a walk or picnic if you enjoy the peace and quiet. There is limited...
Aljezur Castle – Castelo de Aljezur
Aljezur Castle, Algarve, Portugal The castle stands overlooking the town of Aljezur, it was originally built in the 10th century by Arabs and was an important part of the defensive system in the region. Not much remains of the castle now except the outer walls...
Rigsby Wood
Rigsby Wood is a small nature reserve run by the Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust. Situated close to the market town of Alford the wood is an ideal place for a quick walk or picnic if you enjoy the peace and quiet. There is limited parking by the road - be aware that the...
Vladimiresti Monastery – Manastirea Vladimiresti
Vladimiresti Monastery, Galati County, Romania The Monastery is situated up a long road outside the Tudor Vladimirescu village (on the way from Galati to Tecuci). Driving is the easiest way to get there and there is a cache to find if you're into that kind of thing!...
Garboavele Village Museum
The Garboavele Village Museum is situated in the Garboavele Forest, a few miles outside the city of Galati. The museum shows how the locals used to live in times past. It is free to enter at the time of writing and the museum is interesting and enlightening. The...
Palas, Iasi
Palas, Iasi, Romania Behind the Cultural Palace in Iasi is the most amazing space that was created in 2012. There is a beautiful park with lots of open space along with fountains and bandstands. Around the side are plenty of facilities including shops and...
Bicaz Gorge – Cheile Bicazului
Bicaz Gorge, Romania The Bicaz Gorge is an excellent day trip by car. It can be slightly dangerous so caution is advised. It is also best to go in the the summer when the weather is good. The road is the DN12C and winds its way into the Eastern Carpathian Mountains....
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