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Week Long Wales Road Trip: Unveiling the Hidden Gems of the Country
The first time I went to Wales, I was six years old on a family vacation. We did a home exchange with a Welsh family, my predominant...
Elise Abroad
Jun 104 min read
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Exploring 10 Real Life Harry Potter Locations You Can Visit in the UK
Whether you're a bona fide Potterhead or a Muggle, we can all agree that the Harry Potter films showcase some of the most beautiful parts of the UK. These are some of my favorite filming locations to visit!
Elise Abroad
May 234 min read
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Top 10 Must-Do Activities When Visiting York, England
The Shambles One of the most easily recognizable streets in York, or in fact, in England, The Shambles once was a meat market with...
Elise Abroad
Apr 183 min read
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Jacobite Steam Train at Glenfinnan Viaduct: How to See the Iconic Harry Potter filming location
A real highlight of our road trip in Scotland was seeing the Jacobite Steam Train crossing Glenfinnan Viaduct in person - something I've...
Elise Abroad
Mar 182 min read
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Hidden Gems: Uncovering the Best Springtime Staycations in the UK
These are my absolute favorite springtime staycations to go across the UK - you can't go wrong with any of these choices!
Elise Abroad
Feb 243 min read
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Uncover the Ultimate London Bucket List: 100 Things You Must See, Try, and Do!
This ultimate bucket list will guide you through 100 things to do in London that truly capture the city's spirit.
Elise Abroad
Dec 17, 202413 min read
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15 Things to do in Oxford, England
I love Oxford, it's such a beautiful, historic city, with so many things to do and see.
Elise Abroad
Dec 5, 20245 min read
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10 Tips for Exploring London on a Budget: A Guide to Affordable Adventures
London is expensive. Here are all of my top affordable things to do in the city, allowing you to make the very most of your budget...
Elise Abroad
Apr 9, 20244 min read
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Things to do in Greenwich, London
Greenwich is an absolute gem, hiding in plain sight. I love this part of the city - it's easy to get to and a bit more off the beaten tracks
Elise Abroad
Jan 24, 20243 min read
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Ultimate 6 Day NC500 + Skye Itinerary
This Scottish road trip is one of the best road trips I've ever been on. The scenery, the culture, and the easy accessibility from my...
Elise Abroad
Nov 5, 20239 min read
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Top 6 Cutest Cotswold Villages
Though it's difficult to narrow it down, these are my favourite Cotswold Villages - the ones you absolutely must put on your bucket list!
Elise Abroad
Aug 1, 20212 min read
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15 Top Things You Must See and Do in Edinburgh
The first time I went to Edinburgh, I was 20 years old. I went with two of my best friends from college whilst we were studying abroad,...
Elise Abroad
Aug 1, 20216 min read
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Ultimate Somerset Travel Guide
I love the Southwest of England - it's full of gorgeous little villages, beautiful countryside, and a never-ending list of things to do...
Elise Abroad
May 31, 20214 min read
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8 Things You Must do in Bath, England
Bath is one of my favourite cities in the UK - I've been several times, and I genuinely don't think I could ever tire of it. I always say...
Elise Abroad
May 15, 20214 min read
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The Definitive Checklist for Moving to the UK
As if the idea of moving halfway across the world wasn't stressful enough, there are loads of "life admin" bits that go along with it.
Elise Abroad
Feb 1, 20215 min read
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My Perfect Day in Cambridge
All the best things to do on a day out in Cambridge, according to yours truly.
Elise Abroad
Oct 28, 20204 min read
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Shopping Locally: 5 UK Made Autumn Candles You'll Love
One of my goals of 2020 was to shop more locally and sustainably, and to support small businesses. I'm a real sucker for Autumn as a...
Elise Abroad
Sep 18, 20203 min read
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A Weekend in Wales
I love Wales - I love the people, I love the countryside, so we were super hyped to get away for a weekend of hiking and natural beauty.
Elise Abroad
Aug 7, 20203 min read
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The 5 Best and 5 Worst Things About Living in London
There’s just something about London - the buzz, the ability to order any type of Deliveroo at any time of day that's unparalleled.
Elise Abroad
May 21, 20206 min read
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My 5 UK Hiking Breaks
When I moved to England, I was a little bit upset at the idea of not being surrounded by mountains and lakes...
Elise Abroad
May 17, 20204 min read
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