Amanda Kendle reveals her top tips for making the most of small town stopovers.
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7 Tips for Enjoying a Small Town Stopover
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Spending a night or two in Boringsville is an inevitable part of long term travel: you need to make a train or bus connection, or it’s the only place you can find some accommodation. Whatever the reason, there’s no need to make your stay in a small, insignificant town boring. It can be even better than hitting the big smoke or camping out in the national park, you just have to know how.
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