Sparky Sees the World

I'm Emma Sparks, a Cardiff-based editor and writer with an incurable case of itchy feet. This is where I document my latest adventures and share travel tips and advice.

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Review: the Mayan Trail tour with G Adventures

I was a little dubious about booking a group tour for the start of my four-month adventure in Central America. But I’d heard so many good things about G Adventures, I decided to give one a try!

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Two days in Tallinn: exploring Estonia's capital

Tallinn’s medieval heart is made for wanderers. Whether you spend a morning venturing through ancient arches and snapping panoramas from the city’s scenic lookouts, or meandering along pale lilac cobbles at dusk on the hunt for dinner, Tallinn’s historic centre is best experienced by simply getting lost.

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