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Ever wondered what it's like staying in a Lighthouse?

Ever wondered what it’s like staying in a Lighthouse?

    Rua Reigh Lighthouse, situated in one of the most dramatic and remote locations on the West Coast of Scotland.

The Lighthouses were first designed and built from 1787, with the first being Kinnaird Head located in the town of Fraserburgh on the East coast of Scotland.  The Cloch Lighthouse was built and designed by Thomas Smith and the first generation of Stevenson’s, Robert Stevenson in 1797.

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Winter wonderland niche escape

Winter wonderland niche escape

The igloo has been around since pre-historic times going back to the First Nations People – Inuit.  The word igloo known as iglu to the Inuit means “house” but to the rest of the world the word igloo is more known as the “Snowhouse”.  The Igloo’s were built to shelter in the harsh conditions such as snow blizzards of the tundra.  Due to lack of other materials the shelters were built out of the…

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Niche holiday lets in Madagascar

Niche holiday lets in Madagascar

Madagascar is located off the east coast of Africa, home to some of the many species of Lemur, Chameleons and the Fossa. The landscape can be quite barren with the fire resistant Baobab trees in some areas and others very lush with rice paddies. The best time to visit is between April and October.

While visiting the town of Ranohira, Isalo in Madagascar we stumbled upon Berny’s restaurant which…

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A little slice of heaven - Italy

A little slice of heaven – Italy

As the saying goes living as high as possible, is as close to godliness as one can get.  The town of Picinisco is that at  725 metres above sea level.  Your head is literally in the clouds.  On clear days from the top of the mountain you can see both the Adriatic and the Mediterranean Seas.  Nestled in Val Di Comino, province of Frosinone in the region of Lazio.  Only an hour and a half drive…

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