Love Travelling Blog

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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.

©Love Travelling and ©Love Travelling Blog 2015-2025. Unauthorised use and/or duplication of this material and photographs without express and written permission from the author of this blog is strictly forbidden.  Excerpts and links may be used, provided that full and clear credit is given to ©Love Travelling with appropriate and specific direction to the original content.


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1,650 responses to “About me”

  1. Tiru Avatar

    Hi,

    Thanks for stopping by my blog 🙂 Am enjoying reading your blog 🙂

    Love, T.

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    1. Little Miss Traveller Avatar

      Thanks for take no a look at my blog too. I’m pleased you are enjoying reading it.

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  2. Http://Weedmaps.World Avatar

    Hello, every time i used to check weblog posts
    here early in the dawn, as i enjoy to learn more and more. Thank you for your blog.

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  3. sierrabrydebell Avatar

    Wow! I’m so impressed by all the countries you’ve been to. I’m aiming for that many places as well.

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    1. Little Miss Traveller Avatar

      Thank you for your kind words! I’m so pleased you have enjoyed taking a look at my blog.

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  4. Wanderfully Living Avatar

    Hey, awesome blog you have got going on! We are loving the vast range of destinations you have covered and it has enticed us into planning even further ahead.. although we still have 3 trips organised and a year abroad between now and then lol. Keep it up 🙂

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    1. Little Miss Traveller Avatar

      Thank you for taking the time to read my blog. I wish you many happy travels!

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      1. BABYBOOMER johanna van zanten Avatar

        I feel the same. You have a nice travel blog.
        Happy travels.
        Johanna

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        1. Little Miss Traveller Avatar

          Thanks for your most welcome comment, I’m pleased you are enjoying looking at my blog.

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  5. a lone traveler Avatar

    Wow, fantastic blog… Very inspiring.

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    1. Little Miss Traveller Avatar

      Thank you so much for your inspiring comments! I’m so pleased you are enjoying reading my blog.

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  6. Tom Mills Avatar

    I will try to continue to post memories of travel, and hopefully, soon create new ones. Any advice/critiques on my writing would be welcomed! And I will most certainly be following your page from now on!

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    1. Little Miss Traveller Avatar

      Thanks Tom for commenting on my blog. I wish you every success with yours!

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  7. Malhamrick Avatar
    Malhamrick

    Such an awesome blog! Would love to have all of these destinations checked off on my list!

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    1. Little Miss Traveller Avatar

      Thank you for taking the time to read my blog. I’m so pleased you enjoyed my posts and hopefully you will be able to travel more in the future.

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  8. Edge of Focus Avatar

    Taking a look at your site now, plenty to of destinations to read about and add to my list. Thanks, Stu.

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    1. Little Miss Traveller Avatar

      It’s my pleasure, I’m glad to read that you are finding my blog useful.

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  9. Tar Heel Voyager Avatar

    Hey Little Miss Traveller! I look forward to going through your blog and getting some more travel ideas.

    Take care!

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    1. Little Miss Traveller Avatar

      Thank you for also taking the time to read some of my posts.

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  10. Mariana Avatar

    Fantastic blog. You should definitely make South America and the Caribbean your next destination 🙂

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    1. Little Miss Traveller Avatar

      Thank you for your inspiring comments Mariana, I would very much like to visit both the Caribbean and South America sometime in the future.

      Liked by 1 person

  11. Sarah Smithers Avatar

    I have just discovered your travel blog – I enjoyed reading your article about York and Edinburgh.

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    1. Little Miss Traveller Avatar

      Thanks Sarah for taking the time to read some of my posts.

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    commandrine

    Let The Trade Winds Fill Your Sails (haiku) “When you get old the – places you didn’t go will – disappoint you most”

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  13. dreamingofsquirrels Avatar

    Hey Little Miss Traveller, thanks for a great blog!!

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    1. Little Miss Traveller Avatar

      It’s a pleasure – wishing you a happy New Year!

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  14. hicassie Avatar

    Love all of your posts! So many fun places to add to my bucket list!

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    1. Little Miss Traveller Avatar

      Thank you! It’s so pleasing to read that you are enjoying my blog! Happy New Year!

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  15. Abhishek Sanyal Avatar

    Fantastic blog
    Happy New Year to you and all the very best for your travels this year !!

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    1. Little Miss Traveller Avatar

      Thank you for such inspirational comments. I’m pleased you are enjoying reading my blog. Wishing you a Happy New Year!

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  16. amixedbag Avatar

    I share your passion – I love travelling. I look forward to getting some inspiration from your blog.

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    1. Little Miss Traveller Avatar

      Thank you, and Happy travels to you as well!

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  17. Bullyboy Shammypapa Avatar

    You are a great traveler…my goal is exactly the same as yours…I hope to visit as many places as possible…

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    1. Little Miss Traveller Avatar

      Thank you – happy travels and a happy New Year,

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    andrethibaultblog

    wow!!! you are the Little Miss Traveller!!! Great blog!

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    1. Little Miss Traveller Avatar

      Thank you for your kind words and for taking the time to read my blog.

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  19. David-Kevin Avatar

    I am enjoying reading your blog.

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    oldpoet56

    Excellent article ma’am, I enjoyed the read.

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    1. Little Miss Traveller Avatar

      Thank you, I’m pleased you enjoyed my post.

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  21. andrewpippa Avatar

    I enjoyed reading your days in Florence and the side trip to Fiesole: when I visited Italy in 2013 I visited Florence and Fiesole! Love the solitude but only 30 minutes by bus to Florence. Looking forward to perusing the rest of your site. Thank you, Andrew

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    1. Little Miss Traveller Avatar

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

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  22. Steve Avatar

    We also travel a lot and I noticed that you have not been to India. we are going for the 13th time in February and we have yet to repeat our trips.

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  23. myimperfectheaven Avatar

    I am sure your blog will give me the glimpse of the places you are travelling

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  24. chevvy8 Avatar

    It’s great to see that you’ve visited so many countries and that you are living your dream. Since,I don’t see Africa on your list, I thought I’d provide you with a link to one of my travels. I live in South Africa.

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    1. Little Miss Traveller Avatar

      Great, I’ll take a look – I do wish to visit South Africa at some stage!

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      1. chevvy8 Avatar

        I certainly hope you do.

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  25. teacakesand Avatar
    teacakesand

    I love the planning of a journey too – looking forward to reading more of yours and gleaning some advice.

    The pictures on your blog are stunning by the way!

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    1. Little Miss Traveller Avatar

      Thank you so much for taking the time to read and comment on my blog. I’m really pleased that you are enjoying it.

      Liked by 1 person

  26. thebeautylayover Avatar

    Love your post and blog!!

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    1. Little Miss Traveller Avatar

      Thank you for your positive comments – it’s so pleasing to read that you are enjoying my blog.

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      1. Anne Skyvington Avatar

        Thanks for your positive comments. Will keep following.

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  27. charlotsite Avatar

    Your blog and pictures are beautiful I just found your blog and I am loving your story’s and the places you go are so amazing

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    1. Little Miss Traveller Avatar

      Oh thank you Charlotte for your kind words of encouragement- I’m so pleased you are enjoying reading my blog.

      Liked by 1 person

  28. traveltillshiok Avatar

    love your blog !! found a lot of inspiration from reading a few of your post . Keep it up !!!

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    1. Little Miss Traveller Avatar

      Thank you for your compliments,I’m so pleased you are enjoying my blog. I’ll certainly take a look at yours in more detail soon.

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  29. usathroughoureyes Avatar

    Your about page is chocked full of your passion for life and willingness to step out and discover yourself and the world around you.

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    1. Little Miss Traveller Avatar

      Thank you also for taking the time to read some of my posts and I’m pleased you have enjoyed reading them.

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  30. sarcasticopportunist Avatar

    If you ever visit India, do not forget to visit the 7 states of North East India.

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    1. Little Miss Traveller Avatar

      Thank you, I’ll remember that

      Liked by 1 person

    1. Little Miss Traveller Avatar

      Thank you, and enjoy travelling yourself, too!

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  31. The Story in the Frame Avatar

    Can’t wait to read more of your blog!

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    1. Little Miss Traveller Avatar

      Thank you so much for your encouraging comments, I’m so pleased you are enjoying reading my blog.

      Liked by 1 person

  32. huntforcities Avatar
    huntforcities

    Great blog.

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    1. Little Miss Traveller Avatar

      Thank you! I’ll certainly take a look at your blog too!

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  33. Naomi Wirianata Avatar
    Naomi Wirianata

    Hi ! Seems like a cool blog you have here ! If you happen to visit Indonesia please do let me know so I can share some tips and help out best way I can.
    Keep up the good work !

    Cheers,
    Naomi

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    1. Little Miss Traveller Avatar

      Thank you Naomi. I hope to visit Indonesia some time in the future, that would be nice

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  34. maitripatel17 Avatar
    maitripatel17

    Absolutely love your blog!

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    1. Little Miss Traveller Avatar

      Thank you for your encouraging thoughts on my blog. Of course I will take a look at your blog too! I love the title – what an excellent idea!

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  35. tieckahz Avatar
    tieckahz

    I love to read your blog and look forward to your next adventure ^^

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    1. Little Miss Traveller Avatar

      Thank you for your kind words and I am pleased that you are enjoying reading this blog. I would like to visit Indonesia one day.

      Liked by 1 person

      1. tieckahz Avatar
        tieckahz

        look forward to it:)

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      2. Bee and Chris Avatar

        Thank you ! It’s great to meet a fellow traveller!

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        1. Little Miss Traveller Avatar

          Thank you for taking a look at my blog. Happy travels!

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  36. soobxblog Avatar

    Haha, I have the exact same quote in my blog. I love it – it’s very inspirational!!

    And I also love your blog – so excited to read about your next adventures 🙂

    Soobin

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    1. Little Miss Traveller Avatar

      Thank you for your kind words of encouragement. It’s good to read that you are enjoying my blog.

      Liked by 1 person

  37. meejulie Avatar

    Hi little Miss traveler. I’m enjoying reading your blogs,
    I have only discovered my love of traveling later in life after having to follow my daughter around the world so I can share a cup of tea and a chat with her. But what a wonderful world it is.
    Keep the blogs coming, I need an idea for my next adventure.

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    1. Little Miss Traveller Avatar

      Thank you for taking the time to read my blog and I do hope it inspires you to embark on more adventures of your own.

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  38. goldengategirlblog Avatar

    I think you’re my travelling soul sister. That St Augustine quote is my favourite!

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    1. Little Miss Traveller Avatar

      Thank you for your kind words. I hope you enjoy reading my blog.

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  39. SUMAN7421 Avatar

    U R SUCH A GREAT WRITER..I LOVE TO READ UR BLOG..KEEP IT UP

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    1. Little Miss Traveller Avatar

      You have made my day with your positive comments, thank you and I’m happy you are continuing to enjoy reading my posts.

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  40. rcollab Avatar

    Truly inspiring! Please continue blogging your travels 🙂

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    1. Little Miss Traveller Avatar

      Thank you for your encouraging comments, I’m so pleased you are enjoying my blog.

      Liked by 1 person

  41. Rana Avatar

    I wanna be as famous you….

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    1. Little Miss Traveller Avatar

      Thank you for your kind words Rana but I can hardly call myself famous! I’m pleased you are enjoying reading my blog.

      Liked by 1 person

      1. Rana Avatar

        I love reading you

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  42. sàns mascara Avatar
    sàns mascara

    Your articles and photographs really do inspire me to do better. 🙂

    Liked by 2 people

    1. Little Miss Traveller Avatar

      Thank you for your kind words. I’m certain your blog will progress well.

      Like

  43. joiecbphotography Avatar

    Little Miss Traveler,

    I love photography and travel so I am inspired by those that have gone before me to share my experieces.

    I love your ambition and fortitude to travel and write about your experience. Keep following your dreams. I look forward to hearing more about your journey.

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    1. Little Miss Traveller Avatar

      Thank you for your kind words. I wish you every success with your new blog and look forward to reading more.

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  44. cbriantx Avatar

    Please don’t hesitate to share ideas if you make it to Breck!

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  45. freetimewriter Avatar

    I’m still just in high school ( tho awaiting graduation) so haven’t had the chance to travel to other countries a lot. I’m so envious of what you show in your blogs! I absolutely agree with the quote: without traveling you’re missing out on pretty much everything. Enjoying your posts~

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    1. Little Miss Traveller Avatar

      Thank you for your kind words. Enjoy travelling!

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  46. meisjesannemansvstheworld Avatar

    Love your blog. It gives me tons of inspiration! Keep blogging. Lot’s of love from Belgium.

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    1. Little Miss Traveller Avatar

      Thanks for your kind words and happy travelling!

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  47. anonymous Avatar

    I went through your blog posts, simply awesome, salute your efforts for writing.
    Your About section will always inspire me to write.
    Keep going… All the best 🙂

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    1. Little Miss Traveller Avatar

      Thanks Anonymous! It’s always encouraging to read comments. Thank you for reading my posts.

      Liked by 1 person

  48. rayneq04 Avatar

    Hey little miss traveler! (sorry i had to say it. it just sounds so cute haha) so nice to meet fellow travelers like me who travel for that one purpose, seeing the world! love your blog! ^^

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    1. Little Miss Traveller Avatar

      Hi Raynq, Thank you for your kind words. I’m pleased you enjoyed reading my blog. Happy travels!

      Liked by 1 person

      1. rayneq04 Avatar

        Thank you very much! and happy travels back at you!

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