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Valery Collins is a travel writer from south-west England, UK. Her passion for travel covers everything from luxury safaris to sylish ski goggles. A keen photographer Valery uses her own images to ullustrate her writing and social media posts.
Lasting legacies of Uzbekistan

Lasting legacies of Uzbekistan

ByValery Collins May 22, 2026May 22, 2026

As all conversations suddently seemed to be leading to Uzbekistan, I felt it was time to take the road…

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Lodz: An impressive example of city re-generation in Poland

Lodz: An impressive example of city re-generation in Poland

ByValery Collins May 18, 2026May 15, 2026

Once called the chimney town by renowned local poet Julian Tuwim the Polish city of Lodz has undergone such a…

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Stubai Valley: Austria’s best winter sports playground

Stubai Valley: Austria’s best winter sports playground

ByValery Collins February 24, 2026February 24, 2026

The Stubai Valley is only a bus ride from Innsbruck but it is a journey into another world. A…

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Madonna di Campiglio reaches the heights of Italian luxury

Madonna di Campiglio reaches the heights of Italian luxury

ByValery Collins January 6, 2026January 6, 2026

The mountain resort of Madonna di Campiglio in the Dolomite Mountains is experiencing a wave of restoration, renovation and…

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6 wonderful animal experiences in England

6 wonderful animal experiences in England

ByValery Collins October 1, 2025October 1, 2025

Wildlife parks have been evolving and are very different from the traditional zoo that was simply a place exhibiting…

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The people of Sri Lanka

The people of Sri Lanka

ByValery Collins July 15, 2025July 15, 2025

A lasting memory of my trip to Sri Lanka is the warm welcome and beaming smiles of the people…

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Balloons, boats and bars in Bristol

Balloons, boats and bars in Bristol

ByValery Collins September 21, 2024September 21, 2024

During the annual Bristol Balloon Fiesta hundreds of hot air balloons drift over the boats moored in Bristol’s famous…

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Finding fun and entertainment in Jutland, Denmark

Finding fun and entertainment in Jutland, Denmark

ByValery Collins July 15, 2024July 14, 2024

Four towns, five attractions, in the part of Jutland known as The Triangle – and all close to each other….

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Why Botswana is the perfect luxury safari experience

Why Botswana is the perfect luxury safari experience

ByValery Collins June 24, 2024June 16, 2024

A diversity of wildlife, landscapes and luxury lodges is what makes Botswana such a special destination. Also, it is…

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5 highlights of Hunan Province in China

5 highlights of Hunan Province in China

ByValery Collins June 2, 2024June 2, 2024

Hunan, a province located in central China is a brazen mix of opposites, old and new, clatter and calm,…

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