Dawn Rainbolt

An adventurer with the Adventure Travel Trade Association, exploring Europe with a camera lens and the stroke of a pen. Not all those who wander are lost.

[Dawn Rainbolt @AlbaMarie8]

Traversing England, the 300 km-long (190 miles) Coast to Coast trail is an iconic way to experience Northern England. Hike from villages Muker to Keld along the River Swale through the devastatingly beautiful Swaledale for a perfect bite-sized route. https://t.co/v6lvnJZ4K8

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Deep in #Transylvania, find the ruins of the #Roman town of Ulpia Traiana Sarmizegetuza. Fall under the spell of this ancient Roman city set under the stunning silhouette of the Retezat Mountain, hugged by lush fields and vibrant wildflower meadows. https://t.co/glYxjUzHJ1

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Romantically ruined, the lakeside Ballindoon Abbey in #Ireland's Co. #Sligo is the picture of gothic. You'd be forgiven for expecting to spot a ghost or fairy or some other spirit haunting its crumbling #medieval walls. https://t.co/GKzAcUX63h

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Straddling two countries – Spain and France – Basque Country is an unusual place with a complex language and a culture unique from the rest of the Europe. Not only that, Basque is recognised by UNESCO for its impressive geology. What a cool place! https://t.co/hrSi3EvyiM

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Imagine that this room filled with water. Splashes from swimmers and and chatter from bathers, hawkers selling goods at the waterside...and sea monsters across the pool's bottom. Popular in ancient Roman times, baths were once the heart of society. https://t.co/W8fyYrQaW7

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Jutting into the swirling sea, impressive & bizarre geology of the Giant's Causeway is one of Ireland's weirdest places. Science says it was caused by volcanic activity. Folklore blames it on angry giants and epic fisticuffs. Visit to decide for yourself! https://t.co/Minc2HUwvf

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Distinctive for being built on both sides of the river, the Loire Valley;s famed Chateau de Chenonceau spans the breadth of the River Cher and is defined by a succession of strong and powerful women who made the castle the extravagant gem it is today. https://t.co/oMKkPbfOpZ

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Ireland's temperate climate lends itself to every shade and tint of green. Green pastures and green forests, green hills and green fields. Leitrim in particular is naught but green pastures and fields, forests and hills...

Happy St Patrick's Day! ☘ https://t.co/gRPSPtt3fg

[Dawn Rainbolt @AlbaMarie8]

Dark, gothic, and deliciously photogenic, the Black Church is one of the most popular sites in the colourful town #Brasov, deep in #Romania's #Transylvanian region. https://t.co/4T2eQbwm9y

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In a country crowded with islands, the stunning Isle of #Skye is surely #Scotland's most iconic. Skye's rocky skyline's most distinctive geological formation is the Quiraing, a steep and barren landslip seemingly scraping the heavens. #visitscotland https://t.co/0dENnRozpW

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The oldest national park in #Italy – established circa 1922 – rests in the lower reaches of the Italian Alps. Gran Paradiso National Park is a nature lover's playground, and during the #winter, becomes a wild winter wonderland. #Italianalps #snow https://t.co/hRlZAcvlnR

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It's easy to overlook #Belgium as a destination - and even easier to overlook the city of #Ghent in favour of more popular Bruges. Bruges is undoubtably beautiful - one of the prettiest cities in Europe. But Ghent?Ghent is cooler. https://t.co/pdwkvER1wk

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Whether you're sipping coffee lakeside, paddling the waters in tiny boats, swimming its placid shores or simply feeding the ducks and enjoying the view, #Hydepark's Serpentine lake is a perfect place to escape from the bustle of #London. #England #uk https://t.co/dKdjGYtfsq

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Turaida Castle is a miracle in red brick. Rising through the dense forest above the beautiful Gauja River Valley, #Turaida is surely one of the gems of #Latvia – in fact, one of the gems of the entire #Baltics. https://t.co/SqPW0urXjJ

[Dawn Rainbolt @AlbaMarie8]

On one hand fairytale-esque and on the other, imposing military might, it's hard to find a more fascinating place in #Brittany than the dramatic Chateau de Vitré for lovers of medieval history, heritage and architecture. #France #medievalcastle #bretagne https://t.co/EwHGdzJb9P

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With roots stretching back to #medieval times, #Biertan fortified church in #Transylvania #Romania is an impressive site. Its tower rises atop the hill to peep over its high walls overlooking the fairytale village of Biertan and its nearby vineyards. https://t.co/7z8i4PHoXw

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Towering mountains, snow-capped peaks, steep slopes traced with trails for both skis and boots, depending on the season – the mighty Dolomites of Northern Italy beckon. https://t.co/9L22IxLoxs

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Bryggen in Bergen, Norway https://t.co/TKCJr6NsrJ

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#Croatia is famed for its coast for good reason. From abundant palm trees to orange-tile roofs, ancient stone walls to lapping waves, the #DalmatianCoast along the sparkling #Adriatic Sea is a breathtaking fairytale destination. #visitcroatia #lovecroatia https://t.co/xSAH0lUdZe

[Dawn Rainbolt @AlbaMarie8]

A gem of the #IrishMidlands is #RindoonCastle & medieval settlement, one of Ireland's only walled towns. Built in the early 13th century, enjoy a lovely looped hike around the peninsula among the historical medieval sites. #hiddenheartlands #ireland https://t.co/HNZsQa48dB