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How did I do? 🎾  Everyone tells you how to ge How did I do? 🎾  Everyone tells you how to get to Wimbledon…but no one tells you what to wear. Here’s a few fashion rules: 👗Smart casual is the vibe — think summer garden party and a bit of tennis chic, and everyone is dressed very classy ❌ No distressed denim, sports team kits, or overly revealing outfits — that includes very short skirts or crop tops (officially discouraged). 👒 Hats are allowed but not large ones that obstruct views — I went with a visor because of this 🎒No selfie sticks, large bags, or oversized camera gear — security will turn them away. And definitely bring sunscreen and your own food & drinks (Pimm’s & strawberry + cream, of course 🍓) Did you go to Wimbledon this year or is it on your bucket list? Let me know! Happy Londoning, Candace x — Wimbledon, what to wear to Wimbledon, Wimbledon Outfits, Wimbledon 2025, Wimbledon Tennis Championships #wimbledon #wimbledonoutfits #londonblogger
Would you do this day trip? (📌SAVE for later) D Would you do this day trip? (📌SAVE for later) Durdle Door is one of my favourite day trips from London and a must-visit — here’s exactly how to do it for yourself ⬇️ 🚆 Getting there: Take the train from London Waterloo to Wool Station — around 2h17min, no changes needed. Trains run regularly throughout the day. Then hop on the Jurassic Breezer 31 bus (15 mins, £2 each way via contactless) — it drops you right by Lulworth Cove or Durdle Door car park. 🥾 How long is the walk? From Lulworth Cove, it’s about a 30-minute scenic walk along the South West Coast Path to Durdle Door. Unreal coastal views the whole way and I suggest stopping by Lulworth Cove first! 🍴 Where to eat nearby? There are cafes and shops in Lulworth Cove — or grab a cosy pint and dinner at The Ship Inn near Wool Station before heading back. 🕒 Total time needed? A little over 2.5 hours each way and 3-4 hours to spend in Durdle Door — easy for a full day out and back to London by evening. Would you do this day trip from London? Happy travels, Candace x — UK Travel, Durdle Door, Lulworth Cove #londondaytrip #lulworthcove #durdledoor #uktravel #uktravelblogger
Local Neighbourhoods in London 🏡 (with a few bi Local Neighbourhoods in London 🏡 (with a few bits to do in each 📌) One of the best parts of living in London is discovering the little pockets of the city that don’t feel like a capital at all. Whether you’re visiting or a Londoner born-and-bred, here’s a few more local London neighbourhoods to add to your list ✨ P.S. - Comment ‘30’ for 30% off my London Explorer Itineraries – with 50 handcrafted local itineraries for Central, North, South, East and West London x 🏡 WALTHAMSTOW in East London — creative, vibrant & full of indie charm Some things to do: 🧺 Wood Street Market – rummage for vintage finds & local gems 🌳 Lloyd Park – laid-back park perfect for a local stroll 🖼️ William Morris Gallery – stunning design history in a Georgian house 🌅 Walthamstow Wetlands – London’s largest nature reserve 💡 God’s Own Junkyard – neon lights, art & coffee in an old warehouse 🏡 CHISWICK in West London — like a little village within the city Some things to do: 🛍️ Chiswick High Road – browse boutiques, bookshops & bakeries 🍕 Napoli on the Road – some of the best pizza in London 🌿 Chiswick House & Gardens – stately homes, gardens & outdoor movie nights 🍺 Riverside pubs – like The Bell & Crown or The City Barge 🏡 VAUXHALL in South London — buzzy nightlife & underrated daytime gems Some things to do: 🌊 Thames Path – riverside walk with skyline views 🍽️ Market Place Vauxhall – fab food stalls from across the world 🌸 Bonnington Square – secret garden square 🎡 Vauxhall Pleasure Gardens – lots of history + festivals Let me know which one you’re heading to next 🏡 Happy Londoning! Candace x P.S. - How to enjoy a local neighbourhood in London to the fullest ♥️ - Bring non-intrusive tourism and support local businesses - Avoid Airbnbs in these areas — go for apart-hotels or small hotels instead — #LondonNeighbourhoods #HiddenLondon #Walthamstow #Chiswick #Vauxhall #LocalLondon #VisitLondon #LondonBlogger #londontravelblogger
BIG NEWS 🌍✈️ I’m doing 101 Weekend Trips BIG NEWS 🌍✈️ I’m doing 101 Weekend Trips in Europe — and you’re coming with me! Ever since I moved to London at 18, discovering the world of short weekend trips across Europe completely changed my life. (It all started with a magical little escape to Toulouse…) Being able to explore new cultures, languages, landscapes and cities — often for less than the price of a nice dinner out — is something I’ll never take for granted. And now, I want to help you do the same. This idea was also sparked by a post I shared last week asking how you find new destinations — and so many of you said blogs are still your go-to (over short-form videos or AI recs). So alongside my videos, I’ll be writing blog itineraries for every single trip so you can follow exactly what I get up to. This will be a journey that takes years — but I couldn’t be more excited to explore Europe with fresh eyes, and hopefully inspire your next adventure along the way. 💬 Let me know where I should go next in the comments or your favourite place in Europe ✨ and be sure to follow along! Happy travels, Candace x — Europe travel, Europe travels, Europe Travel Itineraries, Europe Travel Blogger, American in Europe #europetravel #europetravels #europetravelitinerary #europetravelblogger #americanineurope
📌 SAVE for your next summer day out in London 📌 SAVE for your next summer day out in London 🍹 It’s a floating bar in Battersea with fab river views, comedy nights and a great vibe for summer 🌞  📍 Battersea Barge, Tideway Dock, Nine Elms Ln, London SW11 8PZ Let me know if you’ve heard of Battersea Barge and follow for more local London recs! Happy Londoning, Candace x P.S. - Just be aware the boat does rock a bit, part of the fun! — London Summer, Hidden Gems London, London Blogger #londonsummer #summerinlondon #londonbars #londonhiddengems
ad @lavazzauk Want a taste of Wimbledon this summe ad @lavazzauk Want a taste of Wimbledon this summer? 🎾📌SAVE for your next city coffee break! Come with me to Lavazza’s Flagship Store in central London — transformed for Wimbledon and you’re invited 💜 Think: tennis-themed decor, Wimbledon cups, and limited-edition menu items. I went for the signature cappuccino and their Victoria sponge cake 🍓 — absolutely gorgeous. Available for a limited time only — so if you’re in central London, don’t miss it! 📍Lavazza Flagship Store, 23-24 Great Marlborough Street, W1F 7HU (just across from Liberty) Happy Londoning, Candace x – Lavazza UK, Lavazza, Wimbledon 2025, London Coffee Shops, Coffee Shops London #wimbledonatflagship #lavazzauk #lavazzacoffee #wimbledon2025 #londoncoffeeshops #coffeelondon #londonblogger
The perfect day in Bath 🏛️🇬🇧 + TIPS I The perfect day in Bath 🏛️🇬🇧 + TIPS If you’re planning a 1-day trip to Bath, here’s how to make the most of it! P.S. - Comment GUIDE and I’ll send you my Bath blog post with a full weekend trip itinerary + where to stay, eat, drink, hotel recs & more! 9:00am – Take the train to Bath (around 1.5 hrs if you’re coming from London via Paddington Station) 🥐 10:30am – Tuck into a warm Sally Lunn’s bun in the oldest house in Bath 🏛️ 12:00pm – Explore 2,000 years of history at the Roman Baths 🚶🏽‍♀️ 1:00pm – Wander the cobbled streets + admire The Circus & Royal Crescent 🌳 2:00pm – Stroll through Royal Victoria Park 🍰 3:00pm – Afternoon tea at The Pump Room with live classical music 🧖‍♀️ 5:30pm – Soak in the rooftop pools at Thermae Bath Spa (dreamy views!) 8:00pm/9:00pm – Train home (fully blissed out) or stay the night and have a lovely dinner at one of Bath’s historic pubs…also in the blog! 📍SAVE this for your next UK day trip and let me know if you’ve been to Bath yet! Happy travels, Candace x — One Day Bath Itinerary, Bath England, Bath UK, Bath Itinerary, Bath Travel, UK Travel, Bath Day Trip from London #bathengland #bathuk #bathitinerary #bathdaytripfromlondon #onedayinbathengland
Coming to London this summer?📌 SAVE for your tr Coming to London this summer?📌 SAVE for your trip! 🇬🇧⬇️ P.S. Comment ‘ITINERARY’ and I’ll send you a free 1-Day Itinerary for your trip (with a full day of iconic sights, hidden gems, food & drink stops and a live Google Map to guide your way) ✨ Walk the South Bank — it’s one of the best walking routes in the city. Think: Big Ben, the London Eye, Borough Market and Tower Bridge all in one go. ✨ Venture beyond Zone 1 — carve out time for a local London neighbourhood like Hampstead, Dulwich or Greenwich. You’ll see a whole different side of the city. ✨ It’s HOT this summer — avoid the Tube when you can. London buses are a great alternative, and sometimes the next stop is closer than you think! Use Citymapper to double-check before hopping on. 📍Save this for your trip — and follow for more tips! Happy Londoning, Candace x — London Tourist Tips, London Tips, London Itinerary, London Blogger, London Travel Tips, London Travel #londontourist #londonitinerary #londontips #londontraveltips #londontravel
📌 SAVE skip the tourist traps and try these ins 📌 SAVE skip the tourist traps and try these instead 🍴 Restaurants I tried (and loved) this month in London ⬇️ From a smoky tartare in Soho to a cardamom bun I can’t stop thinking about… 📍Firebird, Soho – 29 Poland St, W1F 8QR A chic wine bar meets open-fire kitchen, inspired by Mediterranean flavours and started by two friends after a trip through Georgia. Try the pork chops, tuna tartare and sourdough! 📍Noreen, St Christopher’s Place – 23 Barrett St, W1U 1BF Middle Eastern food with amazing flavour and generous portions. The cardamom buns are unreal. 📍Lina Stores, Soho – 51 Greek St, W1D 4EH Yes, it’s a classic — but the Amalfi lemon linguine and the hidden cocktail bar downstairs are gorgeous every time. Let me know which one you’re most excited to try 🤔 Happy Londoning, Candace x — London Restaurants, London Restaurant, London Foodie, London Food, London Food Blogger #londonrestaurants, #londonrestaurant #londonfoodie #londonfood #londonfoodblogger
The things you won’t see on ‘American abroad’ social media ⬇️ ❌ No matter how hard you try…you will never be British. Despite English being both of our native languages (and of course, an extremely linked culture), British culture can take a lifetime to fully integrate into — and even then, you’ll never be considered ‘British’. 👩🏽‍🤝‍👩🏼Outside of being in a relationship with a Brit, it can be difficult to integrate into British friend groups. Most Brits tend to have friends from childhood or sixth form that they keep for life — or, if you’re lucky enough to have moved for uni, the same applies. Otherwise, outside of falling in love with someone British or having great coworkers, it can be difficult — but not impossible! Especially in a London context, where there are plenty of British people new to London too, looking for connections. ✈️Once you experience the ease of European travel, you will become addicted and never want to move back home. Living in the UK from 18 (I’m 27 now), a £5 flight to Toulouse in my second year of uni forever changed my life — and I’ve been obsessed with short Europe breaks ever since. Going from a $300 flight to get state-to-state vs. £20 to get to a whole new country is hard to replace… 💰And it literally does not matter how long you live abroad — you will always have to file taxes, and in some cases, pay taxes in the US…forever. Unless it’s over a certain amount, you’ll just file — but still, it’s something you’ll need to think about and plan for every year. And if you’re someone like me who has completely relocated, then it’s truly a lifetime task! 💍 And you’ll miss events, weddings, births, and birthdays constantly in exchange for your delusional dream of living or building a life in a new country that’s not your own — and wonder why you even moved 3,000 miles away in the first place. But in my experience, it’ll be worth it in the end… Let me know if you relate to any of these x Candace x — American in the UK, American Living in the UK, American in London, US to UK Culture Shocks, American Expat, London Expat, UK Expat, London Blogger #americanabroad #americaninlondon #ustouk #cultureshocks
Would you walk 12 hours across 33 bridges in Londo Would you walk 12 hours across 33 bridges in London? P.S Comment ‘GUIDE’ and I’ll send you my blog post on how to do the London Bridges Challenge for yourself this summer 🌞🚶🏽‍♀️with the full walking route, cafe + pub stop recommendations and FAQs (& yes for those wondering about the step count…a little over 52,000 🤯) It’s a full-day walking challenge, and the ultimate way to experience the capital from riverside to riverside. Would you do this walk? Happy Londoning, Candace x — London Bridges Challenge, London Walking Tours, London Walking Tour, London Walk, Self-Guided London Walking Tours #londonbridgeschallenge #londonwalks #londonwalkingstours
SERIOUS TRAVEL QUESTION…how are you planning you SERIOUS TRAVEL QUESTION…how are you planning your trips in 2025? I was chatting with someone the other day and they said they plan *everything* like where to stay, eat, what to do—exclusively from ChatGPT 🤔 As a travel blogger I’m endlessly curious now—once you know where you want to go destination wise, how do you figure out the how? Just AI? Blog posts? Pinterest? The clock app? Instagram reels or a mix of all? What order? Let me know your method in the comments 🌍⬇️ Sincerely, A full-time travel blogger with a hope that AI isn’t taking my job 😅🙋🏽‍♀️ — 📍Paje, Zanzibar Travel blogging, travel blogging 2025, AI travel blogging, travel content creator, travel content creation #travelcontent #travelcontentcreator #travelcontentcreation
If that club’s entry requirement is knowing all If that club’s entry requirement is knowing all the words to the Hamilton soundtrack by heart 🤣 add to your bucket list and 📌SAVE for next year! Had a a far too fabulous time at Club Broadway this weekend — an all-singing, all-dancing, all-night Broadway-fuelled Aussie turned London party hosted by the legendary @djdanmurphy 🎭💃🏽 From Six to Rent, to Hairspray, Wicked and more it’s a serotonin-filled singalong with West End stars, dazzling drag, and the most inclusive, joy-filled crowd I’ve been part of in ages 💛 Tickets started at just £18, and they sold out FAST — so be sure to📌SAVE this for next year and get on it early 🎟️ 📍HERE at Outernet (Tottenham Court Road Station) @djdanmurphy / @clubbroadwayco Special thanks to @tcnewmantv / @wellseasonedlove for helping me unlock my inner theatre nerd for the night 😅 Have you heard of Club Broadway before? Happy Londoning, Candace x — London Theatre, Theatre in London, London Musicals, Musicals London, Club Broadway, West End Theatre, West End London, London Blogger #clubbroadway #musicalslondon #theatrekid #singalong #westendlive #westendtheatre #hamilton #wicked #sixmusical #westendlondon #visitlondon #thingstodolondon
#ad @jet2pics @visitmaltauk 🤫 What NOT to do o #ad @jet2pics @visitmaltauk 🤫 What NOT to do on a trip to Malta… Okay, listen — if you’re heading to Malta, I highly suggest you don’t: 🚫Stay at the gorgeous Barceló Fortina Malta hotel 🚫 Take a seaside yoga class on Manoel Island (you might just become a morning person) 🚫 Learn how to make traditional Maltese cuisine with local legend Pippa Mattei (it’s too tasty) 🚫 Go wine tasting at Meridiana Wine Estate (you’ll never want to leave 🍷) 🚫 Hop on a private boat to St Peter’s Pool (far too much sun, hidden caves and beautiful views) And above all… don’t book with @jet2holidays, because that would mean: ✅ Flights ✅ Hotel ✅ 22kg checked baggage ✅ 10kg hand luggage ✅ Return transfers ✅ And just a £60pp deposit to get started All covered for your trip ✈️ So yeah… best to avoid it all. (Unless you’re into stress-free travel sunshine, slow mornings, and really, really good wine.) Happy travels, Candace x – Jet2holidays, Visit Malta, Malta Trip, Wellness Travel Europe, Malta Itinerary #Jet2holidays #visitmalta #visitmaltauk #MaltaTrip #WellnessTravel #MaltaAdventures #MaltaItinerary
ad @yepoda @coventgardenldn Come with me to Yepoda ad @yepoda @coventgardenldn Come with me to Yepoda’s first-ever pop-up in London — only open from 21–26 June in Covent Garden! 🇰🇷🧖🏽‍♀️💗 right near the Piazza If you love Korean skincare (I’m obsessed) you’ll be in a total K-beauty dream from the moment you walk in There’s tons to explore + fun & free beauty & skincare activities like: 💆🏽‍♀️ A free skin analyser that gives you a personalised routine 📸 A lovely photo booth 🎭 A face mask vending machine (yes, really) 🧴 And the full Yepoda range to try in store I’m especially loving their masks, sunscreen, serums and face mists right now. Clean, simple, and actually work. If you’re in London, don’t miss this — or shop online if you can’t make it. Let me know if you’ve heard of @yepoda before! Happy Londoning, Candace x — London Pop Ups, Pop Ups London #londonpopup #popuplondon #londonthisweek #yepoda #kbeauty #kbeautylondon #londonbeauty
#ad @jet2pics @visitmaltauk ✈️ How to do a Zen #ad @jet2pics @visitmaltauk ✈️ How to do a Zen long weekend in Malta with @jet2pics 💆🏽‍♀️🌿 As a certified Capricorn, Type A, over-planner…from the moment I boarded my Jet2holidays flight from London, I knew I was in for a stress-free escape with everything handled — from flights, 22kg checked baggage AND 10kg hand luggage, hotel, and transfers all sorted. (Oh, and did I mention it all starts from a £60pp deposit?!) Here’s how we spent our slow travel getaway: 👩🏽‍🍳 A wholesome Maltese cooking class with icon Pippa Mattei 🧖🏾‍♀️ Spa time & breakfast at the serene Marriott Malta 🍷 Local wine tasting at the lush Meridiana Wine Estate 🌅 Dinner with a view at Michelin-starred Marea 🧘🏽‍♀️Bucket list morning yoga on Manoel Island 🛥️ A peaceful boat trip to hidden caves & St Peter’s Pool 🍴 And one last dinner at The Chophouse overlooking the Valletta skyline Just 3 hours from London, and I came back feeling like I’d taken a week off. ✨ If you’re ready to book a trip your future self will thank you for...you know where to go! @jet2pics Have you been to Malta before? Happy travels, Candace x – Jet2holidays, Visit Malta, Malta Trip, Wellness Travel Europe, Malta Itinerary #Jet2holidays #visitmaltauk #visitmalta #MaltaTrip #WellnessTravel #MaltaWellness #MaltaItinerary
Afternoon Teas in London (part 14 🫖) Here’s Afternoon Teas in London (part 14 🫖) Here’s an afternoon tea in London you’ll love — inspired by Hyde Park and just across the street from it 🌳 Think floral sandwiches, garden-style sweets, and fragrant teas to match the season — with a glass of bubbly if you’re feeling especially cheeky… 📍 Thirty-One Hundred Afternoon Tea at Park Corner Brasserie // 22 Park Lane, London W1K 1BE, £65pp @parkcornerbrasserie Nearest station: Hyde Park Corner or Green Park Follow for more afternoon tea finds! and as always, Happy Londoning ✨ Candace x — Afternoon Tea London, Afternoon Teas in London, London Afternoon Tea, London Blogger, London Content Creator #AfternoonTeaLondon
One of my favourite (and very British 🇬🇧) th One of my favourite (and very British 🇬🇧) things to do? Visit a lovely stately home. If you’re looking to step into Britain’s grand history, visiting one of these countryside gems is an absolute must. What exactly is a stately home? Traditionally a big, beautiful country house once owned by the aristocracy — usually full of art, grandeur, and a garden you’ll want to move into. Here’s a few of my favourite for your UK bucket list [SAVE for later 📌] 🏛️ Osborne House – Isle of Wight York Ave, East Cowes PO32 6JX Queen Victoria’s summer retreat with Italian-style architecture, a private beach (!), and royal family life away from Buckingham. 🏰 Blenheim Palace – Oxfordshire Woodstock OX20 1PS Where Baroque beauty meets British history. Birthplace of Winston Churchill, home to the Dukes of Marlborough, and ridiculously beautiful. 🏡 Strawberry Hill House – Twickenham, London 268 Waldegrave Rd, Twickenham TW1 4ST Gothic, quirky, and one-of-a-kind. Built by writer Horace Walpole, it’s like stepping into a fairytale novel. Let me know if you’ve been to any of these or which have made your list! Happy travels, Candace x — Stately Homes UK, Osborne House, Blenheim Palace, Strawberry Hill House, UK Travel Ideas, UK Travel Blogger, UK Travel #uktravel #uktravelblogger #osbornehouse #blenheimpalace #strawberryhillhouse
15 summer day trips from London (under 2 hours!) ☀️✨ …with 3 things to do in each — solo-travel friendly too 💛 1. Oxford – 1 hr from London Paddington or Marylebone 📚 Bodleian Library, Botanic Garden picnic & a Cherwell punt 2. Cambridge – 1 hr from London King’s Cross 🚲 King’s College Chapel views, cycle the Backs & Jack’s Gelato 3. Brighton – 1 hr from London Victoria/London Bridge 🌊 Sea dip, vintage shopping in The Lanes & pier fish & chips 4. Margate – 1 hr 30 from London St Pancras 🎡 Turner Contemporary, beachcombing & Dreamland fun 5. Whitstable – 1 hr 20 from London Victoria/St Pancras 🦪 Oysters at the harbour, Harbour Street shops & sunset views 6. Rye – 1 hr 10 from London St Pancras (via Ashford) 🏖️ Mermaid Inn, Rye Bookshop & Camber Sands stroll 7. Deal – 1 hr 25 from London St Pancras 🫖 Beach walk, Deal Castle & tea at Little Harriettes 8. St Albans – 25 mins from London St Pancras ⛪ Verulamium Park, St Alban’s Cathedral & market stalls 9. Windsor – 50 mins from London Waterloo/Paddington 🏰 Thames walk, Windsor Castle views & cobbled shopping 10. Lewes – 1 hr from London Victoria 📖 Lewes Castle, historic bookshop & pub lunch at The Swan 11. Hitchin – 35 mins from London King’s Cross 💜 Lavender fields (July!), square brunch & charity shop hunt 12. Henley-on-Thames – 1 hr from Paddington (via Twyford) 🚣 Thames rowboat, Stonor Park & Chiltern Valley Winery 13. Canterbury – 1 hr from London St Pancras 🕍 Cathedral, canal coffee stroll & indie shops 14. Sevenoaks – 35 mins from Charing Cross/London Bridge 🦌 Knole Park deer, Emmetts Garden & Solley’s ice cream 15. Bristol – 1 hr 30 from London Paddington 🌉 Harbourside art, Clifton Bridge views & local brews Bonus: Dorset – ~2 hr 30 from London Waterloo 🌊 Walk the Jurassic Coast from Durdle Door to Lulworth Cove Enjoy! Happy travels, Candace x — Day Trips from London, London Day Trips, UK Train Travel #londondaytrips #daytrip
ad @minubeapp x @visitagijon Ready to visit one of ad @minubeapp x @visitagijon Ready to visit one of Spain’s best hidden gems? Here’s your Gijón weekend itinerary ⬇️🇪🇸 Tucked in Northern Spain’s Asturias region is the beautiful city of Gijón — if cider, sea views, and colourful Spanish streets are your vibe, you’ll love a weekend break here. Just a 1.5 hour flight from London! Here’s some bits to get up to for your visit: 🖼️ Wander Gijón’s colourful streets — loads of art, museums, and culture to soak up (like at the Museo Casa Natal de Jovellanos 🏛️) 🍏 Try the local cider — unique to Asturias and extra points if you can pour it like a Gijón local 🏖️ Beach hop in the city centre — walk along Cerro de Santa Catalina or sneak in a cheeky swim 🍽️ Dinner at Tierra Astur — rustic vibes, hearty Asturian food, and all the sidra 🌿 Start day two in nature at the gorgeous Atlantic Botanical Garden 🏛️ Pop over to Laboral Ciudad de la Cultura — for panoramic views and a deep dive into Gijón’s past 🦐 Seafood heaven at Los Pisones — genuinely one of the best seafood meals I’ve ever had 👣 Walk it off at the Museum of the Asturian People — a lovely glimpse into everyday regional life 🍷 Finish with dinner at Bar El Medio Lleno — chic, modern, and so good 🎶 And if the timing’s right… catch the Gijón Folk Festival — dancing, music, locals, the works If you need more inspiration for your next adventure (Spain and beyond), check out @minube’s website — they’re the largest travel community in Spain — packed with local and hidden gem recs for destinations across the world 🌎 Happy travelling (and cider sipping), Candace x P.S.- I don’t speak it but gave some of the Spanish pronunciations a go — Spanish speakers, let me know how I did 😂💕 – Minube, Europe Trips From London, Gijon #minube #spainitinerary #gijon #gijonspain #asturiaspain #asturiaitinerary #spainblogger #ukblogger #londonblogger
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