Go Big Weekly · Episode 8

Wartime chapels, jeepneys and Red Sea gold

Posts from November 6 – November 13, 20262:277 destinations
Italian Chapel, Orkney, Scotland
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Italian Chapel, Orkney, Scotland

First stop, Scotland's Orkney Islands, on the little island of Lamb Holm. This Italian chapel was built by Italian prisoners of war during World War Two, a testament to faith and resilience. Small chapel. Big story.

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Casa do Penedo, Portugal
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Casa do Penedo, Portugal

Next, northern Portugal, near Fafe, and Casa do Penedo, a quirky stone house nestled among the hills. It looks straight out of The Flintstones. I'm told the furniture is not optional. It's boulders.

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Marsaxlokk, Malta
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Marsaxlokk, Malta

Then Malta, and Marsaxlokk, the island's most traditional and picturesque fishing village. Colourful boats, waterfront charm, and delicious seafood. I'm here for the boats. Okay, fine. The seafood.

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Aqaba, Jordan
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Aqaba, Jordan

Over to Aqaba, in Jordan. The Sharif Hussein Bin Ali Mosque glows in the golden light, overlooking the Red Sea, with the desert mountains of Wadi Rum behind it. Golden hour, every hour, please.

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Legazpi, Philippines
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Legazpi, Philippines

Next, Legazpi, in the Philippines. Forget Uber. Hop aboard one of the country's iconic, brightly coloured jeepneys, on any of twenty-nine routes, and dive into local life. Twenty-nine routes? Challenge accepted.

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British Virgin Islands
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British Virgin Islands

Then island hopping in the British Virgin Islands. Lively Tortola, dramatic Virgin Gorda, laid-back Anegada, and the beachside bliss of Jost Van Dyke. Four islands. One very relaxed itinerary.

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Tortuga Bay, Galápagos
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Tortuga Bay, Galápagos

And finally, the Galápagos, and Tortuga Bay on Santa Cruz Island. White sand, turquoise water, and incredible wildlife. Somebody's already claimed the beach, though. Next week, I'm hosting from there.

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