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8 Tried & True Ways to Secure Your Cash When Traveling

December 26, 2018 //  by Coralie

the 8 Best Ways to Keep Your Cash Safe When You’re Traveling

‘You’re so brave, but I couldn’t travel like you do’ is something I hear a lot from women. Bright women who want to travel adventurously but limit themselves to package holidays, because they are ‘safe’. Unsurprisingly, personal safety and the security of cash, cards and personal items are some of the most frequently mentioned worries. …

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Category: Travel AdviceTag: travel cash, travel security, travel wallet

Everything You Need To Know About Visiting Herm Island

December 22, 2018 //  by Coralie

Shell Beach, Herm, Guernsey,UK

Nestled in the English Channel and bathed in the warm waters of the Gulf Stream, Herm Island lies just 20 minutes by ferry from Guernsey. At just 1 ½ miles long by ½ mile wide, Herm punches above its weight, with breathtakingly beautiful beaches offering superb water sports to puffin watching, scenic walks and some …

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Category: Destinations, Europe, Guernsey

Historical Xi’an Landmarks To Visit For Free!

December 4, 2018 //  by Coralie

The Bell Tower, one of the most famous Xi'an landmarks

The Bell Tower and The Drum Tower are two famous Xi’an landmarks and you can visit them for free. They’re located right in the middle of the old walled city, so you can stroll (almost) right up to them and take all the photos you want. The only time you’ll have to pay is if …

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Category: China, DestinationsTag: china must does

Xi’an Report | How to Cycle Round the Old City Wall in Xi’an

November 28, 2018 //  by Coralie

Xi'an Report: Cycling the city Wall Xian

When my travel buddy suggested going cycling on our trip to China, the day after visiting the Terracotta Warriors and the Shaanxi History Museum, I thought she’d lost the plot! I wasn’t looking forward to mega cities with lunatic traffic, hazardous fumes, heat, humidity and unreadable road signs. Plus we’re distinctly middle-aged and unfit! Then …

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Category: Asia, China, DestinationsTag: bucket list, china must does

Discover the Treasures of the Shaanxi History Museum Xi’an

November 26, 2018 //  by Coralie

Xian, Shaanxi History Museum

If you’re visiting Xi’an and you’re a history buff, there’s one place you’ll want to make time to visit. The Shaanxi History Museum in Xian is a massive modern state museum, one the largest in China. It houses a fabulous, sprawling collection of 370,000 items. You’ll find breath-taking ancient murals, paintings, pottery and coins, plus …

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Category: Asia, China, DestinationsTag: china bucket list, china must does, china travel, travel, travel tips

3 Things I Loved About Visiting The Terracotta Army

November 25, 2018 //  by Coralie

Exhibition hall, terracotta warriors, xi'an

Visiting the Terracotta Army of Emperor Qin was on my bucket list for years before I actually got to see them. So I had a (tediously) long time to plan what I wanted to see. I was determined not to miss a thing! How to get there independently The Terracotta Warriors are located outside of …

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Category: Asia, China, DestinationsTag: china bucket list, china must does, travel, travel tips

9 Frugal Camping Hacks

November 10, 2018 //  by Coralie

Family frame tent

My folks made sure we had a ‘proper’ 2 week family holiday every summer, but with 4 kids, budgets were tight and we went camping a lot to make the holiday funds stretch. We had some awesome trips that I have very fond memories of. I remember the excitement of seeing the car all packed …

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Category: Europe, Travel Advice, Travel Guides, United KingdomTag: camping

7 Ways To Have a Great Camping Trip In The Rain

November 10, 2018 //  by Coralie

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If you plan well, you can have an awesome time even if you end up with a camping trip in the rain. We’re from North Yorkshire, so we know all about rain, even in the summer! In our daily lives, rain’s not a problem. After all it keeps our stunning countryside lush and green, but …

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Category: Europe, Travel Advice, Travel Guides, United KingdomTag: camping, travel, travel tips

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Sparkles & Fizz Midlife Travel Adventures BlogHi, we’re Coralie and Mo!

Welcome to our midlife travel adventures blog. We’ve traveled the world for decades, made mistakes, learned a lot and now we want to inspire other mid-lifers to have travel adventures too; we also share travel tips for people traveling around work/family commitments.
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Recent Posts

the 8 Best Ways to Keep Your Cash Safe When You’re Traveling

8 Tried & True Ways to Secure Your Cash When Traveling

December 26, 2018

Shell Beach, Herm, Guernsey,UK

Everything You Need To Know About Visiting Herm Island

December 22, 2018

The Bell Tower, one of the most famous Xi'an landmarks

Historical Xi’an Landmarks To Visit For Free!

December 4, 2018

Xi'an Report: Cycling the city Wall Xian

Xi’an Report | How to Cycle Round the Old City Wall in Xi’an

November 28, 2018

Xian, Shaanxi History Museum

Discover the Treasures of the Shaanxi History Museum Xi’an

November 26, 2018

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