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Old City – pirates, spies and street art

Louise Ellis — Fri, 15 May 2026 16:52:18 +0000

The meandering streets of the Old City still bear the history of the time when medieval traders bustled along the cobbled streets. It’s a vibrant place to visit, with so…

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Chepstow – medieval history and river walks

Louise Ellis — Sat, 14 Feb 2026 14:27:54 +0000

As a child in the 1960s, I remember the ‘mini’ jokes… How many elephants can you fit in a mini? Two in the front and two in the back, obviously.…

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Kerala – yoga, ayurveda and elephants

Louise Ellis — Wed, 09 Apr 2025 21:13:29 +0000

I have always wanted to visit Kerala in Southern India, so when an email landed in my inbox one cold and grey afternoon in February, advertising one space left on…

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Glastonbury – history, myths and spiritual legacy

Louise Ellis — Wed, 13 Nov 2024 17:17:56 +0000

These days if you say you’re visiting Glastonbury, people immediately assume you mean the festival, the biggest music event in the world. Many visitors don’t even realise that the festival…

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Clevedon – pop stars, poets and a famous pier

Louise Ellis — Tue, 13 Aug 2024 19:36:51 +0000

The Victorian seaside town of Clevedon, which is so close to Bristol holds a special place in my memories. It was here that I had my first job as a…

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Costa Rica – sloths, toucans and trees

Louise Ellis — Thu, 26 May 2022 18:42:15 +0000

What is the connection between Bristol and Costa Rica? They have both won prestigious green awards for their environmental activism. Last October, ecotourism in Costa Rica received a boost when…

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Bristol Harbourside – boats, museums and restaurants

Louise Ellis — Sat, 27 Nov 2021 19:06:53 +0000

There is so much to see and do at the Bristol Harbourside – in recent years, it has become a playground for locals and tourists alike. It is a must…

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Clifton Village – shops, squares and crescents

Louise Ellis — Thu, 26 Aug 2021 16:16:05 +0000

Clifton Village, perched at the top of the Avon Gorge, is a very easy and attractive place for wandering around. There is so much to see and do, including admiring…

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The Avon Gorge – giants and hot water

Louise Ellis — Mon, 23 Aug 2021 16:51:15 +0000

It’s hard not to be awe inspired by the Avon Gorge, which dramatically cuts through the hilltops on the West side of Bristol. Here you will find the Clifton Suspension…

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Clifton Suspension Bridge – tall tales!

Louise Ellis — Thu, 22 Jul 2021 15:51:58 +0000

Most visitors to Bristol put the Clifton Suspension Bridge at the top of their list of things to see and do. This iconic bridge, a triumph of Victorian engineering, spans…

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