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About me

Welcome to my travel blog, Love Travelling.  I’m Marion, an award winning independent traveller writing about my visits to countries near and far.

I research destinations myself and that’s part of the fun – visiting the local library and selecting some travel guides, looking things up online and, of course, all the amazing tips I discover from fellow travel bloggers.

The world is a book and those who do not travel read only one page.

Augustine of Hippo

My passion is travel,  I just love visiting new places, immersing myself into local cultures of life around the world and discovering the unexpected!  Stepping off a plane, I’m always in a hurry to get my passport stamped, reclaim my luggage and walk out of the arrivals hall ready to begin a new adventure.

Cadiz, Spain
Cadiz, Spain

I love the planning, the anticipation, the journey, be it by plane, train, bus or boat and of course, the actual holiday and finally all the wonderful memories and experiences I bring home that live with me forever.  That was the original reason why I created this blog so that I could have an online diary of my recent trips to look back on in the future.  I’ve been surprised but thrilled that so many of you have taken an interest in my travels and enjoy reading about my trips – it’s very encouraging and makes me very happy!  From starting as a hobby my blog has evolved into an award winning online travel resource providing inspiration to fellow travellers.

Love Travelling Blog author Little Miss Traveller in Seoul
Seoul, South Korea

I didn’t set foot on foreign soil until the age of 13, on a school holiday to the Black Forest in Germany, travelling by coach and ferry.  I adored everything about that first trip, from the little things like driving off the ferry on the other side of the road, the strange money and the language, and I knew from that day on, that I wanted to explore as many different countries as time and money would allow and to experience local cultures first hand.  I’ve been fortunate in being able to fulfil my dream and to share my love of travel with my family but, naturally, there are so many destinations still out there waiting to be explored.

Travel as much as you can, as far as you can, as long as you can. Life’s not meant to be lived in one place

The countries I’ve been fortunate to visit to date are:

Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Gibraltar, Greece, Guernsey, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, Indonesia, Ireland, Italy, Jamaica, Jersey, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macau, Malaysia, Malta, Morocco, Monaco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Romania, Russia, Singapore, Slovakia, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States, Vatican City.

Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things you didn’t do than by bowlines, sail away from the safe harbour.

Catch the trade winds in your sails.

Explore,  Dream,  Discover.

Mark  Twain

As well as overseas travel, I’m also a firm supporter and champion of the British Isles.  From dynamic cities to rural towns and villages and from seaside resorts to national parks there is so much to enjoy and be proud of.  Within this section of my blog I explore short breaks and days out at places of interest.

Hopefully, drawing on my personal experiences, I may be able to pass on some useful insights and travel tips to help you get the most out of your holidays and perhaps inspire some of you to visit destinations that you might not previously have thought of.

Thank you for taking the time to read this.  I’m already looking forward to sharing my travel stories and photos with you.  Do come along and join my adventures!

Marion, aka Little Miss Traveller

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In 2018 I won an international travel blog contest and my prize was a four day visit to the Finnish city of Tampere.  Since returning from Tampere I have been privileged to take on the role of international ambassador to promote tourism in this part of western Finland.

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  1. ianscyberspace Avatar

    I’m impressed with the number of countries you list here. Travel broadens the mind. We learn that not every aspect of our culture is best and the experience of actually living in those cultures and understanding what has shaped people should develop in us the realization that we all share the same hierarchy of needs. That should in turn draw us together. Unfortunately those who do not travel live with their prejudices and we can see the result in the mess our world is in today.

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    1. Little Miss Traveller Avatar

      Thank you for your welcome observations on my blog. I love to travel and experience other cultures and it’s pleasing to read that you also share my vision.

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  2. Max Avatar
    Max

    Hi
    I like the enthusiasm you have for new adventures.You stimulate your senses and feel alive by visiting new places.
    I think secretly you like to smile alot and enjoy the sunshine ✈🚄🚘👙💰🍸🌞
    Looking forward to reading more about your travel.
    Max😊

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    1. Little Miss Traveller Avatar

      Thank you for your kind words, it’s pleasing to read that you are enjoying my blog.

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  3. energyflux2012 Avatar

    To many good adventures! I enjoy experiencing all the landmarks you’ve visited!

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    1. Little Miss Traveller Avatar

      Thank you so much for taking the time to comment on my blog. It’s good to read that you are enjoying my posts.

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  4. John and Katie Avatar

    We totally are on the same page with wanting to make our own itinerary and going off of knowledgeable locals’ or fellow travelers’ suggestions! We have gotten some of the best experiences this way. We’ve enjoyed reading your blog and hope to consult it for ideas of things to do outside of the US once we are done with our RV trip! We’ve also nominated you for a Sunshine Blogger Award here https://johnandkatiesrvhoneymoon.com/2016/11/14/sunshine-blogger-award/ and would love to read your response sometime if you have the chance. Otherwise, happy travels and thank you for sharing your experiences! 🙂

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    1. Little Miss Traveller Avatar

      Thank you for your kind words John and Kate. I’m delighted that you are finding my blog a useful resource for travel ideas and many thanks for the Sunshine Award nomination, I’ll certainly take a look.

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  5. JC Avatar

    Thanks for a nice blog

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  6. ragingtraveler Avatar

    You have some lovely posts going on here, LMT!

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    1. Little Miss Traveller Avatar

      Thank you for your kind words and for taking time to look at my blog.

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  7. Justine Avatar
    Justine

    I love that quote by Augustine of Hippo. Also, that’s a fabulous picture of the waters of Cadiz, Spain; none of mine look that nice! Thank you Little Miss Traveller!

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    1. Little Miss Traveller Avatar

      Thank you for your kind words Justine, it’s pleasing to read you are enjoying my blog.

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  8. New healthy man Avatar

    Rather revealing, looking forth to coming back again.

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    1. Little Miss Traveller Avatar

      Thank you for taking the time to comment on my blog and for reading my posts.

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  9. Amy Avatar

    I really like it when individuals get together
    and share thoughts. Great site, keep it up!

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    1. Little Miss Traveller Avatar

      Thanks Amy, I, too, enjoy the collaboration between readers, the station so nice to get feedback n my posts.

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  10. What Else Kristine Avatar
    What Else Kristine

    Your blog looks pretty awesome! 🙂

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    1. Little Miss Traveller Avatar

      Thank you, I’m pleased you are enjoying my blog.

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  11. kashmiraskitchen Avatar

    I love travelling too, and gather stories from the travels. I like your travelling plans. I see you haven not visited India yet, you must!!

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    1. Little Miss Traveller Avatar

      Thank you for taking the time to read some of my posts and for your welcome comments. I would definitely like to visit India one day, I’m sure I will see your beautiful country!

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  12. badfish Avatar

    Man, how I wish I loved planning a trip like you! For me, that’s the worst part…actually, I just don’t do it.

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    1. Little Miss Traveller Avatar

      Thank you for reading and commenting on my blog. Your post appeared in my Travel feed!

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  13. wanderinginstreets Avatar

    loved reading your amazing journeys to wonderful destinations.

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    1. Little Miss Traveller Avatar

      Thank you so much for your kind words.

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  14. felljoereads Avatar
    felljoereads

    Love your blog!

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    1. Little Miss Traveller Avatar

      Thank you for your kind words.

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  15. minhnguyen Avatar

    Hope you well. I hope you can visit my country Vietnam in another day. 😀 Vietnam welcomes you.

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    1. Little Miss Traveller Avatar

      Hello, Thank you for your kind words. I would like to visit Vietnam one day, hopefully soon.

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  16. David-Kevin Bryant Avatar
    David-Kevin Bryant

    I wanted to thank you for a nice blog. It’s very much appreciated !

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  17. Marc and Ann Avatar

    I love following your blog especially your travels through Thailand. Please keep up the journeys and the detailed events! I have journeyed Asia for 15 years and just now slowing down enough to write about it.

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    1. Little Miss Traveller Avatar

      Thank you for your kind words. I’m pleased you are enjoying my blog.

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  18. mohitarts Avatar

    Hey,
    I received a Leibster Award yesterday and today is my turn to return back. So here I nominate you for the award. See the details at https://mohitarts.wordpress.com/2016/10/26/liebster-award/

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    1. Little Miss Traveller Avatar

      Thank you for the nomination, I’m very honoured to receive it and will take a look at your link shortly.

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  19. asimideas Avatar

    a nice and promising note on your own idea and purpose of the blog. All the best..!

    Liked by 2 people

    1. Little Miss Traveller Avatar

      Thank you for your encouraging words. I hope you will continue to enjoy writing blog posts and I wish you every success.

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      1. asimideas Avatar

        yea sure, dear friend..

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  20. loveandroaddiaries Avatar
    loveandroaddiaries

    Hi,
    We love your blog. We have not been to many countries like you but you are definitely give us a lot of ideas and information.

    Liked by 3 people

    1. Little Miss Traveller Avatar

      Thank you so much for your kind words of encouragement. It’s so pleasing to read that you are enjoying my blog and I do hope you will have an opportunity to travel more in the future.

      Liked by 1 person

  21. fifisian Avatar

    I started my own blog for the same reasons as you, it’s a fantastic way of preserving my precious memories! It’s inspiring to see how well your blog has done and I hope I will be able to achieve similar success in the future!

    Liked by 3 people

    1. Little Miss Traveller Avatar

      Thank you for your kind words and I wish you every success with your blog. I’ll look forward to reading your posts.

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  22. thewonderer86 Avatar

    Thank you for liking my post. I travel like you – and will be checking in regularly for inspiration. Keep roaming!

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    1. Little Miss Traveller Avatar

      Thank you for taking the time to read my blog, it’s much appreciated and I’m pleased you are enjoying my posts.

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  23. Eru Nuin-Giliath Avatar

    I look forward to seeing your posts! – Eru

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  24. The Showers of Blessing Avatar

    Hi Little Traveller, I recently nominated you for the Versatile Blogger Award. Feel free to accept or decline, if you would like to accept this nomination, please check out this link on my blog for detail:
    https://theshowersofblessing.wordpress.com/2016/10/22/the-versatile-blogger-award-2/

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    1. Little Miss Traveller Avatar

      Thank you very much for the nomination, I will definitely take a look at your link.

      Liked by 1 person

      1. The Showers of Blessing Avatar

        Oh, that;s good. Take your time. 🙂

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  25. cielotech Avatar

    Great web site and I love your posts. My wife and I love traveling also and love the adventure of a new place and meeting interesting people. There are so many places on our list I’m not too sure one lifetime will be enough. Again, great post.

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    1. Little Miss Traveller Avatar

      Thank you so much for your encouraging comments. I’m so pleased you are enjoying my blog and I hope you have an opportunity to visit many more places.

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  26. Shikha (whywasteannualleave) Avatar
    Shikha (whywasteannualleave)

    Looking forward to hearing your tales! I know what you mean about how much fun it is researching and planning trips – that’s definitely a huge part of the fun of travel 🙂

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    1. Little Miss Traveller Avatar

      Thank you for taking the time to read some of my posts Shikhra. It’s good to hear from you.

      Liked by 1 person

  27. TheWalkingOwl Avatar

    Your blog is glorious! 🌹 Happy to be a follower.

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    1. Little Miss Traveller Avatar

      Thank you so much for your positive comments. Reading this gives me much encouragement to continue.

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  28. Trekking In Couture Avatar

    Love your blog!! Do come to Sri Lanka one day 🙂

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    1. Little Miss Traveller Avatar

      Thank you for your kind words. Yes, of course I would love to visit Sri Lanka one day.

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  29. Michelle Avatar

    Hi! Your blog is pretty awesome! Hope you can travel around Philippines one day. Philippines may be in a lot of issues these days but I assure you will never regret visiting my country. There are plenty of beautiful places here…from fine white sand beaches to enchanted rivers, from amazing caves to pretty mountains, from historical old churches to best World Heritage site! Not to mention our Filipino hospitality.. 🙂 And local culture speaking, you will surely learn a lot of things here since every provinces here in the Philippines have different local culture, language and traditions. And most of all, you should never miss our various amazing fiesta celebrations.

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    1. Little Miss Traveller Avatar

      Your country is high on my list of places to visit, it looks so beautiful. Thank you for taking the time to read my blog.

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  30. David-Kevin Avatar

    I wanted to thank you for your post. It’s very much appreciated !

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  31. gonetravelling Avatar

    Absolutely love the quotes 🙂 and the rest!

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    1. Little Miss Traveller Avatar

      Thanks for your inspiring comments, so pleased you are enjoying my blog.

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      1. gonetravelling Avatar

        My pleasure! 🙂 Have a good day!

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  32. ragingtraveler Avatar

    Hello there, I believe you have actual and interesting content to share! What a concept. I look forward to perusing your site to find out more about you and your world-view. Cheers and Ciao for now. Nelson

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    1. Little Miss Traveller Avatar

      Thank you for taking the time to look at my blog. I hope you continue to enjoy my posts.

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  33. randyjw Avatar

    I agree with your philosophy, although you can have lots of fun, learn so much, and get access to other things, sometimes, through tour guides. I appreciate both, and enjoy planning, as well.

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    1. Little Miss Traveller Avatar

      Thank you for taking the time to read my blog and for your valued comments.

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  34. stoplookgoblog Avatar

    This is quite a blog you have…great reading!

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    1. Little Miss Traveller Avatar

      Thank you for taking a look at my blog. I’m pleased you are finding it of interest.

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  35. CMKL Avatar

    Thank you. Much appreciated 🙂

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  36. Amit Kumar Avatar

    beautifully written …glad to know about…

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    1. Little Miss Traveller Avatar

      Thank you for your kind words Amit! So pleased you are enjoying reading my blog.

      Liked by 1 person

      1. Amit Kumar Avatar

        learning how to blog and many things from you…to improve my blog…

        Liked by 1 person

        1. Little Miss Traveller Avatar

          It takes time to set up your blog the way you want it, enjoy using WordPress!

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  37. arpitasaikiadelhi Avatar

    beautifully written …

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    1. Little Miss Traveller Avatar

      Thank you so much for your kind words of encouragement.

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      1. arpitasaikiadelhi Avatar

        loved reading your blogs.

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      2. arpita Avatar

        my pleasure reading!!

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  38. Wannabe Expat Avatar

    “I research destinations myself without the need for a tour guide or packaged trip. That’s part of the fun” — I say this all the time! So true!

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    1. Little Miss Traveller Avatar

      That’s good to hear! Great to come across a likeminded traveller! Thanks for taking the time to read my posts. Hope you enjoy reading them.

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  39. David Avatar

    Lovely Blog…written with real experiences and insight.

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    1. Little Miss Traveller Avatar

      Thank you David for such encouraging thoughts. I’m so pleased you are enjoying reading some of my posts.

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  40. Caboosemama Little Pleasures Avatar

    Dear Little Miss Traveller! I had a look at your blog! It is wonderful! You have such a rich experience! I really envy you! All the best and wish you even more super interesting trips.

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    1. Little Miss Traveller Avatar

      Hello Caboosemama! Thank you for your kind words, it’s so nice to hear from you and I’m pleased that you are enjoying looking at my blog. Best Wishes.

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  41. Cornish Adventuress Avatar

    Love your blog. Looking forward to seeing what adventures you have to come!

    Liked by 3 people

    1. Little Miss Traveller Avatar

      Thank you so much for your kind words. I’m so pleased you are enjoying reading my posts.

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  42. John R. Paterson Avatar

    Hello, Little Miss Traveller! Your blog is very impressive – you’ve been to a lot of amazing places. I look forward to your future posts and I’ll be going through your past posts as well. Great

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    1. Little Miss Traveller Avatar

      Hi John, Thanks for your kind words. I’m pleased you are finding my travel blog interesting.

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  43. lindaflor Avatar
    lindaflor

    Me encanta tu blog! Siento no escribir en Inglés pero no se me dá muy bien😓

    Liked by 2 people

    1. Little Miss Traveller Avatar

      Thank you so much for reading my posts and following my blog.

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  44. Nomad Avatar

    Great finding your blog and looking forward to reading your content!

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    1. Little Miss Traveller Avatar

      Thank you Nomad – it’s very pleasing to hear. Thank you for taking the time to read my posts.

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  45. charlotsite Avatar

    Love your blog,I like reading about all these places that you go and blog about cause if I can’t travel this is the next best thing.i truly enjoy your blog.

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    1. Little Miss Traveller Avatar

      Thanks so much Charlotte! So pleased you are enjoying reading my posts.

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      1. charlotsite Avatar

        Sharing your blogs cause their so good I want everyone to enjoy them as much as me. Its has been a while since I have found something enjoyable to read.

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        1. Little Miss Traveller Avatar

          That’s so nice to read Charlotte !

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  46. listo5er Avatar

    Great blog. Thanks.

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  47. mariaingrid Avatar

    Wow!! You’ve been to a lot of places.. Hope you can include my country Philippines on your list.. There are a lot of wonderful places to visit there.. 🙂

    http://www.mariaingrid.net

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    1. Little Miss Traveller Avatar

      Hi Marian, Thanks for taking a look at my blog. The Philippines is on my ‘to visit’ list. Hopefully next year !!

      Liked by 1 person

  48. Marsha Avatar

    Wow, you’ve been to so many places. You just reminded me that I need to get a new passport. I am heading out of the US this December to go to Australia to visit a blogging friend.

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    1. Little Miss Traveller Avatar

      Hi Marsha, It’s lovely to hear from you. Have a great time on your travels and I’ll check out the link to Carol’s blog too!

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      1. Marsha Avatar

        Please do! Thanks, and enjoy your travels as well.

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  49. Martin Hand Avatar

    Thanks for publishing, I really enjoyed reading this article. So many countries, wow!

    Liked by 2 people

    1. Little Miss Traveller Avatar

      Thanks Martin for your kind words. It’s pleasing to read that you are enjoying my blog.

      Like

  50. Bamser blog Avatar

    Hello, thank you for visiting my blog.
    It was a pleasure to read your “About” article and get to know you better. You have so much travelling experience and beautiful memories!
    Wish you all the best! Keep doing what makes you happy. 🙂

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    1. Little Miss Traveller Avatar

      Thank you so much for your kind words. I’m pleased that you are enjoying reading some of my posts.

      Liked by 1 person

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