Kimkim Trip Reviews

Anita was great in organizing our special trip to Portugal! She thought of all the details and was available if there were any questions. We truly enjoy all of the private and small group tours she booked for us. Each had a engaging, friendly, educated guide who loved their country and enjoyed sharing it with others. We would highly recommend booking a trip with Anita through KimKim.

Hotel Reviews

Hotel Dom Carlos Park

Lisbon

Tivoli Lagos

Lagos

Tivoli Lagos is a lovely resort with lots of amenities. The room was spacious and clean and the staff friendly.

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Hotel Albergaria do Calvário

Évora

We loved staying at Hotel Albergaria do Calvario. It is located on a quiet alley within the walls of Evora and close enough to walk anywhere in the city (because you certainly wouldn't want to drive). The room was spacious and clean. And the staff was super friendly. We especially enjoyed the courtyard for breakfast - which was lovely.

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Hotel Dom Henrique Downtown

Porto

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MeraPrime Gold Design Hotel

Lisbon

The room was small but clean and the people were very friendly!

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Easy access to the hustle of the city, but not on a loud and crazy street

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The Soul of Lisbon: Fado Dinner Experience

Portugal

It's a must do if just for the cultural experience.

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Tasting Évora: A Guided Food & Wine Experience

Portugal

Our first afternoon in Évora was spent with João as he showed us around the walled city and gave us samples of food and wine. What a great way to begin our experience in the area. João was very informative about the city and things to see and do in the following days of our stay. We would highly recommend.

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Walking tour.

4X4 Algarve Sunset Experience

Portugal

If you want an "adventure" then hop into this 4x4 - just don't be much over 5 ft. tall, it was a bit small. The evening was fun, the sunset lovely, and the guide, João Petra, was the best part of the experience.

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Not enough space for the number of people we had.

Foodie Experience in Porto

Porto

What a lovely, informative and fun evening in Porto. João walked us around Porto giving us samples of food, wine, and beer. We shared the evening with a small group of 8 people and had a good time. João loved his city and was happy to share it with us. He gave us lots of information throughout the evening, and advice for the coming days of activities.

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Get to Know Lisbon with a Local

Lisbon

Our first afternoon in Lisbon we had a private tour with Philipa. She was very informative and helpful.

Discover Rural Algarve on a 4WD

Portugal

This turned out to be one of our favorite excursions, mostly because of our guide, Rui, and the fact that we had him all to ourselves - a small group tour for just my husband and I. Even though the clouds were in the mountains and we couldn't see far. We roamed around the countryside stopping at different farms and villages. We especially enjoyed our Melosa (honey liquor) tasting and authentic Portuguese lunch.

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Rui, the guide made the experience.

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Awesome.

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Guided E-Bike Excursion on the Seven Hanging Valleys Trail

Portugal

What was supposed to be a small group tour ended up being a private tour. It was great fun. Beautiful scenery.

Catamaran Boat Excursion to Benagil Caves & Carvoeiro Beach

Portugal

After a couple days delay (which Anita from KimKim handled) we were able to experience the beautiful shoreline from the water. Lovely boat, nice staff.

Peneda-Gerês National Park Experience: Easy Hike & Cultural Experience

Porto

We were expecting a "small group" tour, but ended up being a private tour! Miguel was great! He was knowledgable and friendly, and enjoyed share the beauty of his country.

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Douro Valley Highlights: Wine, Olive Oil & River Cruise

Porto

Thelma was a great guide. She was informative and friendly. We went in a small group and it was surprisingly fun. I attribute this to Thelma's enthusiasm.

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A Cultural Day Through Tomar & River Cruise

Lisbon

Paulo was a great guide. He was informative and friendly.

Private Day Excursion: Sintra, Cascais & Estoril

Spain

Nuno was an excellent guide. He loves his country and is excited to share all it has to offer. He got to know us so that he could cater the tour around our likes and dislikes, allowing us to spend more time in beautiful gardens and castles that were not busy and less time in popular, but must see sites with big crowds. We truly enjoyed our time with Nuno.

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We could not have been more pleased by the handcrafted Italian journey Melanie put together for our family! From a short list of destination choices around the country and our travel dates, she created a trip that included our entire wish list, including a town of our family's heritage, along with local excursions that showcased all the beauty and history Italy has to offer! The support provided by Melanie and Giovanna throughout the trip made each day's adventures flow with ease, allowing us to truly enjoy each experience rather than worry about constantly navigating logistics. Their hard work has left us memories for a lifetime!

This was a bucket list adventure and our bucket overflowed from beginning to end. Melvin and the Kimkim team put our safari together exactly as we requested. We were in very good hands with our driver, John, at the helm. He is knowledgeable, caring, funny and a master at spotting animals we could only have wished to see. He shared stories and culture and local customs. We felt safe at all times. We parted in adoring friendships. We already have a plan to return. Thank you all!!

Hotel Reviews

Sarova Mara Game Camp

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Sarova Lion Hill Hotel

Nairobi

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Naivasha Sopa Lodge

Nairobi

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Skynest Residences by CityBlue

Nairobi

Just a bit loud at night because of street music.

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Activity Reviews

Crescent Island Animal Walk

Kenya

There were several nice ostrich meandering about. One walked past me and brushed her feathers with my arm. How fortunate I was to have such a personal encounter.

Evening Game Drive at Lake Nakuru National Park

Kenya

Hiking / Biking at Hell's Gate National Park

Kenya

Full Day Safari at the Maasai Mara

Kenya

Evening Game Drive at the Maasai Mara

Kenya

Full Day Game Drive at Lake Nakuru National Park

Kenya

The Sheldrick Wildlife Trust - Elephant Orphanage Visit

Nairobi

Relax at leisure

Nairobi

Transfer from Nairobi to Naivasha via the Rift Valley View Point

Kenya

2nd Day Full Day Safari at the Maasai Mara

Kenya

Hot-air Balloon Safari above the Mara

Kenya

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Sunrise Boat Cruise on Lake Nakuru

Nakuru

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Game drive in Nairobi National Park

Nairobi

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Our first experience with KimKim has been very positive. We're just back from two weeks in Slovenia, doing a road trip. We wanted a mixture of pre-planning but with some independent travel which Nikola/KimKim gave us. Nikola used our budget to offer a selection of hotels which were then pre-booked along with a hire car and a couple of trips. Thereafter, our time/planning was our own. Nikola was on hand throughout the whole trip on What's App with daily summaries but also responsive when we wanted his advice ad hoc. We couldn't recommend Nikola highly enough - and Slovenia!! Thank you.

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Rafting Experience on Soča River

Slovenia

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I think everything went pretty well overall. Our drivers were wonderful and always on time. The tour guide Tony for the Bath walking tour was great. Jamie who drove us from Stratford to Bath, touring through the Cotswolds was wonderful. The gentleman who drove to and from Henley was fantastic. We just had a little minor minor logistics issue with the Oxford tour.

The hotels were very nice. For me as part of a couple, our rooms were the right size for us. I felt for our friend staying in a room as one person, she should get the same size. I understand that maybe UK hotels work differently than my expectations. Maybe kimkim can take this as a suggestion.

Our coordinator Liam was very responsive whenever we had questions or needed some things adjusted.

We had a very lovely time. Thank you.

Hotel Reviews

Apex City of Bath Hotel

Bath

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Room was just a little small

The White Swan Hotel

Stratford-upon-Avon

Really lovely, comfortable and wonderful service!

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Activity Reviews

Punting in Oxford

England

This is just so relaxing and wonderful!

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Entry into the Roman Baths

Bath

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Oxford University & City Tour with Alumni Guide

Oxford

This was very informative and almost TOO much info. We spent an hour in one college and based on the description we weren't sure how it was all going to be fit in. We were a little overloaded so we politely excused ourselves at a good point.

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A Private Classic City Walking Tour of Bath

Bath

Tony met us at the hotel and he was wonderful. Very knowledgeable and professional. The description listed on our itinerary was a little different: it specifically said Dan and that there was a drive involved? However, Tony just walked us around and gave us a fabulous overview of the town.

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A Classic Cotswolds Private Driver Guide - South Cotswolds

England

Jamie was amazing and very professional. Great stops and history! Very accommodating to our needs.

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Our trip was incredible!

From the planning of specific planned activities, to our “own” time, as well as all of our service providers such as the private drivers and the assistance from Espiritu Team through online messaging via the Trip Plan app. Every driver was professional, safe and vehicles were exceptional. Each of our guides from the food tours, wineries and olive oil estate were top notch. We loved the mix of small group events as well as the private guides we had on several of our experiences.

In Porto - we loved our guide’s (Joao) knowledge and the local establishments that we experienced; the Douro Wine & River Cruise was perfectly timed and our private guide’s (Tiago) personal winery experience was equally enjoyed.

In Lisbon - Our dinner with a local family was a unique experience that we will always remember. Our excursion to Sintra, Cascais was made special by our private guide (Nuno) was great. Also, our private guide (I no longer have his name) who took us on a walking tour of Alfama area of Lisbon was a joy to spend the morning walking the neighborhood.

In Lagos, Algarve the boat tour to the Benagil was a nice getaway for a few hours.

While our time in Seville was a bit compromised due to the excessive heat, the Flamenco event had a feel of real authenticity. The Olive Oil Estate also was a unique experience. Our day trip to Cordoba had beautiful sights but the heat caused us to shorten that day trip unfortunately.

Mallorca was amazing! From the accommodations at the Cala Fornells Hotel to the overall island. I think we’ll be back there in the future.

Lastly, Barcelona was so enjoyable. The Tapas tour was so much fun, the trip to Montserrat was nice as well. But the private tour of the Vins El CEP winery was a perfect end to our trip.

In summary, the timing of each stay, of each planned event mixed between our “own time” was simply perfect. The accommodations were wonderful - great locations and high quality. Without exception all of our guides and drivers made our experience a trip of a lifetime! Thank you so much for all your efforts in planning and assisting us throughout our trip.

Troy & Beth Jandrasitz

Hotel Reviews

Hotel Regina

Barcelona

Very nice size room, lovely view, great breakfast and a nice bar area. Walkable to many key attractions or a short taxi ride to them.

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Hotel Cala Fornells

Peguera

This was such a nice hotel. Great location, great views and wonderful staff. The facilities - Breakfast area, Patio and beach were amazing. It is one place we would not hesitate to come back to.

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H10 Corregidor Boutique Hotel

Sevilla

Location was close to some key attractions - Cathedral and Royal Alcazar and local dining establishments. A short taxi to others key attractions as well.

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Cascade Wellness Resort

Lagos

Very nice resort. The pool area is very nice, and location to beautiful coastline is a big plus. Room was large, clean with beautiful view. The breakfast was excellent..

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Great remote location just outside Lagos. An easy Uber/Taxi ride into town

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MeraPrime Gold Design Hotel

Lisbon

Staff was excellent. Room was very small given the amount of luggage we had for our extended vacation. Location was exceptional. Breakfast was in a small lobby - it was adequate but could have been better.

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Rooms and Breakfast (i.e., lobby) very small

PortoBay Teatro

Porto

Great location, friendly staff, clean rooms and very good breakfast

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central to everything - walkable to most places we wanted to see

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Activity Reviews

Taste Barcelona: Authentic Tapas & Neighborhood Walk

Barcelona

Loved the different type of local establishments that we went to

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From Market to Table: Cook Authentic Spanish Dishes

Barcelona

Most fun night we had in a small group experience. First time we did a cooking class and it was som much fun. Would do it again.

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An Evening of Flamenco

Seville

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Dinner With Locals: A Homemade Portuguese Experience

Lisbon

The most unique experience you can have if you want to get to know what life is like at a local. This was so much fun.

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Took a taxi to the house

Sun Boat Excursion to Benagil Caves

Spain

Coastline is spectacular. The Benagil Cave was unique, but a bit underwhelming - the journey was more scenic that the cave.

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Montserrat & Penedès: Nature, Devotion & Cava

Barcelona

The trip to Montserrat was very nice - but the visit to the winery was exceptional.

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Spain's Liquid Gold: Visit an Andalusian Olive Oil Estate

Spain

Very unique experience to visit a nearly 500 year old olive oil estate once owned by Christopher Columbus’ son!

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Private Day Excursion: Sintra, Cascais & Estoril

Spain

The drive and walk through Sintra was amazing. Cascais and Estoril were also beautiful. Lunch at Sintra was perfect too. Having this as a private tour made it even more special.

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Get to Know Lisbon with a Local

Lisbon

The morning walk through Alfama was so much fun

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Spain

Our driver was great. Provided us with recommendation for our time in Coimbra as well as restaurants with good Fado in Lisbon

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Douro Valley Highlights: Wine, Olive Oil & River Cruise

Porto

The day was perfectly planned. The Douro River Cruise was timed just right (about 1 -1.5 hours on the boat). The going to visit an old, small winery and a newer, larger winery was a perfect mix.

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Foodie Experience in Porto

Porto

Going to local establishments with our guide made this a fabulous experience

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We walked to meeting point

My two 20ish daughters and I loved our Kim Kim tour of South Korea. I had waited until the last minute to book our tour, and Jessica communicated back and forth with me in a timely manner to decide on the appropriate amount of activities in Seoul, Busan and Jeju. I needed help choosing hotels, and Jessica booked great ones for us! She also chose knowledgeable private tour guides who made our trip fabulous. We really enjoyed her help booking an intimate traditional music concert for us music lovers! We felt especially well taken care of because Jessica booked great transfers, internal flights, and tour guides for us. Thanks Kim Kim.

My two daughters and I loved our three days in Seoul with our Tour Guide Sebastian. Sebastian expertly guided us to the sites we had requested and advised us on the best views. He even took a bunch of photos for us so we have great family pics. Sebastian also gave us great restaurant suggestions. One day, we had outdoor plans, and we were discouraged because it was raining heavily. Sebastian suggested fabulous alternative options so we could make the best of our schedule. One of his ideas was a bird sanctuary. He’d been paying attention and knew we loved birds! He saved the day! Sebastian was fabulous!

Danny was a fabulous tour guide for my daughters and me in Gyeongyu and Busan, South Korea. Danny noticed our interest in some particular historical sites and guided us through a local museum so that we could fully understand the region. It was awesome. He ushered us into a fabulous beef soup restaurant that was both economical and delicious. On our final day in Busan, he made it possible for us to visit the three temples we wanted to see with appropriate pacing for all the hiking. Danny did a great job helping us focus our touring on what we really wanted to see. Danny was a kind, fabulous expert!

Jimmie was an excellent tour guide on Jeju Island. He grew up in Jeju, so he told us about both modern and historical Jeju! He got us addicted to Black Pork and helped us find fabulous restaurants to eat well. Each day, he remained flexible about our plans so that we could enjoy the best activities at the right times of day. Jimmie made us feel like we were his guests in his hometown.

Hotel Reviews

Shilla Stay Jeju Airport

Lovely lobby and outstanding top floor restaurant that overlooked Jeju City. Delicious breakfast that we had trouble leaving.

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Cool atrium lobby with shiny marble. Very swanky.

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Shops directly outside the front door. Bus stop directly outside. Fabulous location.

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Helpful staff.

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Roomy rooms with everything we needed!

Fairfield by Marriott Busan

Busan

Nice amenities. Cash machine and vending machines in lobby. Restaurant served extra snacks in the evening. Nice breakfast in the morning with very attentive staff.

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Fabulous location....close to the beach and shops.

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Very nice staff.

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Clean rooms with attentive room staff. Rooms were a bit snug.

GG Hotel

This is a nice hotel in a small town. It remained nice and cool during some sweltering days. Rooms were spacious.

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Nice, sparkling lobby.

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Good location. The coffee shop with extensive menue right next door was extremely helpful.

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Very helpful staff.

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Lotte City Hotel Myeongdong

Seoul

Nice posh hotel with all the amenities to make you feel like you are in a busy city.

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Swanky. Liked it!

Location

Right near everything. Handy convenient store inside. Delicious breakfast.

Staff

Staff was very kind and helpful to us on many occasions. They took care of our every need.

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All guest spaces were clean and sparkling!

Activity Reviews

Full day tour with N Seoul Tower

Seoul

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Sebastian expertly helped us fit in all the sites we wanted to see. He is an expert!

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Seoul Highlights

Seoul

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Sebastian expertly guided us to the sites we had requested and advised us on the best views. He even took a bunch of photos for us so we have great family pics. Sebastian also gave us great restaurant suggestions. We feel fortunate to have had Sebastian with us on our first ays in the city.

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Gamcheon Village, BIFF Square and Jagalchi Market

Busan

Gamcheon Village and BIFF Square were a few of the highlights of trip to Busan. The quaint shops and friendly, arty atmosphere of Gamcheon Village were unique and fabulous. We got the shopping bug in BIFF square and loved the film sites.

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Visit K-drama Locations in the Historic City of Gyeongju

Gyeongju

I'm so glad we visited Gyeoungju so that we could better understand the Silla kingdom's history. Our guide suggested we take time for the museum and we are SO glad we did. It had fascinating relics!

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Danny was a fabulous tour guide for my daughters and me in Gyeongyu and Busan, South Korea. . Danny noticed our interest in some particular historical sites and guided us through a local museum so that we could fully understand the region. It was awesome. He ushered us into a fabulous beef soup restaurant that was both economical and delicious

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Danny's care was roomy and comfortable. We appreciated it!

Enjoy Jeju: Mt. Hallasan and Tea Plantation

Jeju Island

We viewed the mountain from many spots. It's gorgeous.

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Jeju Discovery: Woljeongri Beach and Seongsan Ilchulbong

Jeju Island

Jeju is absolutely gorgeous. The beaches and neighboring cafes are friendly and wonderful.

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Jeju is a unique place. You must eat the Black Pork yum!

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Jimmie was an excellent tour guide on Jeju Island. He grew up in Jeju, so he told us about both modern and historical Jeju! He got us addicted to Black Pork and helped us find fabulous restaurants to eat well. Each day, he remained flexible about our plans so that we could enjoy the best activities at the right times of day. Jimmie made us feel like we were his guests in his hometown.

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Discover the Culture of Busan with Seokbulsa Temple

Busan

Busan temples are fabulous. We loved the cable car rides so we could see all the neighborhoods in Busan.

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Jinyeon: Korean Traditional Music Performance with Modern vibes

Seoul

A lovely, intimate concert with friendly musicians. The musicians allowed us to ask them questions and take pictures with them. A great experience.

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Garden of Morning Calm and Nami Island

South Korea

Nami Island is a must see. It's worth half of a day!

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Nami Island is a unique place with lots of fun activities and a lovely forest.

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We never would have been able to plan this trip without Roy. He was incredibly knowledgeable about the country, and worked with us through a few iterations of our itinerary to ensure that it was just right and would allow us to do everything that we wanted.

Our trip to Ireland was absolutely amazing, and we couldn’t have been happier. Every stop was thoughtfully planned and our family made memories that will last a lifetime.

Working with Claire at kimkim was a lovely experience. She was responsive and easy to communicate with throughout the planning process.

One of our favorite experiences was the sheepdog demonstration. It was such a fun, engaging activity for the whole family! We also absolutely loved the falconry experience. The falconer was incredibly knowledgeable, passionate and made the experience unforgettable.

Every place we stayed was wonderful, but Cahernane House Hotel truly stood out. The property is stunning, the service was exceptional and the food and beverages were outstanding.

Another highlight was Afternoon Tea at Adare Manor. It was simply exceptional.

Our visit to Inis Mór was another unforgettable day. Thomas Faherty’s Pony & Trap Tour was fantastic. Thomas was friendly and kind to our children. He made the island come alive with his stories and local knowledge and it was one of our family’s favorite excursions.

The only suggestion we would offer for future travelers is to double-check tour reservations before arrival. We discovered that one of our tours had accidentally been double-booked. It wasn’t a major issue and everything ultimately worked out but it’s something worth verifying to help future guests avoid any extra expenses.

Thank you for helping us experience such a beautiful country. From the breathtaking scenery to the wonderful accommodations and unforgettable activities, this was fabulous trip.

The two week trip to Spain was well planned and managed. The price was reasonable, and included many museum entrance fee's. The hotels were well chosen and always followed our preferences. All of our guides were outstanding and knowledgable. Kim Kim kept in daily contact to ensure smooth transitions and transfers. Isa changed our eating habits forever. Miriam, Gabriel, and Jose taught us so much history and culture that I will be eternally grateful. Miguel drove us to/from Caminito del Rey and was a joy to be acquainted with.
This was our honeymoon, and was the best adventure of our lives.

Planning our Norway trip with our Kimkim team was so smooth. They designed a vacation for us that allowed us to take in many points of interest and enjoy the culture of the area. To have all of our vouchers and days’ plans in one place on the app relieved any stress. Our hotel booking locations were close to popular areas and other transportation transfers. This was so convenient!

At first the planning went well. As we got closer to trip time and our agent went on leave, we had no responses to messages and had to call the emergency line for someone to be assigned to us.

We did like the Bergen lodging, though the washer dryer wasn’t in room, as promised. The Fjærland stay was excellent, but it would be great to know there were only three restaurants in town.

Some of the trip planning made no sense. We were originally scheduled to be in a town two hours from the airport which needed ferries that stopped at 11 pm.

It wasn’t the same as my other kimkim trips.

Hotel Reviews

Thon Hotel Ålesund

Ålesund

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Sagafjord Hotel

Sæbø

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Fjærland Fjordstove Hotell & Restaurant

Fjærland

Great experience!

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Vander Apartments

Oslo

Great location. Note that washer and dryer isn’t in the room. And one in basement is always busy.

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Floating Sauna

Norway

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Food & Culture Walk

Bergen

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Guidet Hike to Blåbærstølen

Fjærland

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Pompeii Guide Natalia was brilliant. HIGHLY recommend- she was a wealth of knowledge.
Amalfi Coast tour guide Alejandro was high energy, brought us on a super comfortable boat, and made us spectacular sandwiches and sweet treats just because he was super sweet- another excellent tour.
Sorrento- we took a cooking class with maybe Julia? I can't remember her name, but that was another awesome experience. Her home was amazing, and her lessons were something we will never forget.
Capri tour guide Marcella- so much fun! She called us family immediately upon pick up and we had a blast the whole day with her.
Everyone you booked for us was excellent. We loved our trip to Italy.

Our trip to the Éire was nothing short of incredible and one that we will never forget. Hospitality was impeccable everywhere we stayed. Our specialists- Kayleigh and Brandon- were so thoughtful with planning a well rounded experience for us and we could not be more grateful to their team. From city nightlife and exploration to the beautiful coasts, Cliffs and national parks we experienced a wide swath of the gracious and welcoming Irish Culture across the country. We are already looking forward for our next trip back. We cannot recommend kimkim enough!

Hotel Reviews

Carton House

Co. Kildare

Breathtaking estate with amazing charm and history

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The Montenotte

Cork

We were welcomed to our room with a bottle of wine. All the staff were incredibly welcoming and courteous.

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The Victoria Hotel

Killarney

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Gregan's Castle Hotel

Our stay at Gregan's was truly magical. The estate is absolutely stunning and we enjoyed walking the grounds and spending time enjoying the views. We especially loved bonding with some of the castle cats- Lady and Smudge- who are delightful. The hospitality we experienced was amazing - everyone we encountered made us feel very welcome. Everything we ate was delicious. Our stay at Gregan's was one of the best we have ever had and will hold a special place for us forever. We hope to visit again and cannot recommend enough to family and friends.

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Authentic and impeccably designed

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Breathtaking views and beautiful grounds

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Everyone we encountered was so welcoming and gracious

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Wilder Townhouse

Dublin

Charming and well located, we thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Wilder Townhouse.

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So charming

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Walkable to many areas but off the beaten path from the busier parts of downtown

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Activity Reviews

Cliffs of Moher Experience

Cliffs of Moher

Absolutely breathtaking views - the magic of the Cliffs is palpable

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Jameson Bow St. Distillery

Dublin

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Jessie was incredible!

Guinness Storehouse and Gravity Bar

Dublin

So much fun!! So much to explore and enjoy!Especially loved getting our picture printed on a pint

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Celtic Steps

Ireland

What an amazing experience! Incredible skill and talent

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Private Galway Food Tour

Galway

Danny was a wonderful guide- incredibly knowledgeable, warm and funny. This experience was a a top highlight of our trip for us and we cannot recommend Danny enough!

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We picked up our car in Dublin at 10am and were on the road by 10:30am. We made it to Galway exactly at 1pm but were about 20 minutes late for our tour after we found parking. Our guide was very understanding. Would recommend a little extra buffer time in the future!

Blarney Castle

Blarney

The castle is awe inspiring and the grounds and surrounding gardens are absolutely enchanting.

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Killarney Bike Hire

Ireland

The park is beautiful and there is so much to explore! The bikes were comfortable and easy to ride. You are also given a bike lock which was super handy to venture further on foot. The map was very helpful.

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Caherconnell Fort and Sheepdog Demonstration

Ireland

Our experience at Caherconnell was a major highlight of our trip! The sheepdog demonstration was so fun and educational. The tour of of the ringfort was so cool! Our guide was super knowledgeable, funny and taught us so much history in a fun way.

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We did not have a lot of time in Portugal. Having Kimkim maximize our time was perfect. The two tours and guides were phenomenal! They took care of everything from transport to hotel to tours. Selections of tour companies were top notch!

Hotel Reviews

Nicola Rossio Hotel

Lisbon

Very comfortable, close to many restaurants and shops. Walkable to the river. We had a nice view out our window.

Authenticity & Character

The placement is interesting behind the restaurant of the same name. Right on the square. The room was good sized and very comfortable.

Location

Close to good restaurants and shops and walkable to the river.

Staff

Staff were friendly and helpful

Cleanliness & Comfort

Everything was clean and well kept

Jardim da Batalha Boutique Hotel by Shiadu

Porto

The hotel was well placed and the room comfortable. There is really good breakfast and all day coffee/tea. The AC in the room was not working properly so it was quite warm. Aside from that it was a good choice.

Authenticity & Character

All the staff were very friendly and helpful. The garden was very cute. We spent some time in the library and the basement dining area because our room was very warm. Comfortable spaces to hang out in.

Location

Very easy to get anywhere.

Staff

Everyone was incredibly friendly, making sure we have what we need.

Cleanliness & Comfort

The hotel is well cared for and very clean.

Activity Reviews

Enchanting Palaces – Pena, Regaleira & Monserrate

Lisbon

This was our last activity on our trip and it could not have been better! Joao was a fabulous guide. Knew all kinds of history and information about the area and Portugal. It was just the two of us so he really gave us a personalized experience. Also took us to the farthest most west point of Europe and through Cascais.

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Nothing beats a personal tour. There was so much to see and learn about. Plenty of time to do it all.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Joao was amazing. So knowledgeable. He really brought the place to life. This is the way to do it and get there early. Otherwise traffic gets crazy.

Transport

Private transport got us there and had some parking privileges. Until we hit the town and then traffic was bad and he had to park a ways away. But walking to get up the van, he introduced us to several street sellers along the way.

Douro Valley Day Trip with Wine Tastings & River Cruise

Porto

This was one of our favorite trips. The guide was so knowledgeable about wine, the area and the history. There was one other couple and they were delightful. The boat ride up the river was a nice break from driving and the operator was a hoot! One place we stopped at the young lady touring us had just bottled her own wine. While we did not get to taste it, it was fun to see her excitement.

Quality of Experience

Top notch! Enjoyed all the people we met from the tour guide to the people sharing their wine and food.

Food

Regional offerings we delicious! We left satisfied and full!

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Everyone’s so friendly. They have a lot to be proud of in the industry.

Transport

The guide was a steady stream of information while driving, pointing out interesting spots with a healthy dose of history.

This was our first time working with kimkim, and I would not hesitate working with them for future trips. They made our time in Norway seamless and stress-free, without the constraints of a guided tour. The hotels that they chose for us were spot on, with great locations, amazing breakfasts and helpful staff. Transfers and activities were all great. We really enjoyed all of our guides: Nathan on the RIB Safari in Flom, Knut on the Food and Culture tour, and Cado on the Geiranger fjord tour. Thank you Taylor and the whole Kimkim team for arranging a great trip!

Hotel Reviews

Quality Hotel Ålesund

Ålesund

This hotel has a exceptional deck right on the field, where you can watch the sunset. Staff was very friendly and helpful, and the whole place had a cheerful vibe. I would definitely stay there again.

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Scandic Torget

Bergen

This hotel is right in the center of the activities in Bergen, directly across from the fish market. The breakfast was amazing!

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Flåm Marina

Flåm

The Marina had a beautiful view and more quiet being slightly away from the main town hub. I would definitely stay there when in Flam again. Also, the restaurant food was great and staff very helpful.

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Hotell Bondeheimen

Oslo

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Geirangerfjord Cruise & Day Trip

Norway

This trip exceeded expectations. I really enjoyed the stories that Cado shared regarding the history and life on the fjord. This fjord is exceptionally beautiful.

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My family and I are truly grateful for the partnership and support of Leny and her team.

From the very beginning of the planning process I felt at ease and excited about receiving the best care and advice from Leny. I had already talked to two different planners at independent companies and neither of them could provide the service that Leny did. She offered great recommendations, and coordinated the best hotels and guides and could give true feedback being a local and speaking the language.

Our memorable excursions were the samurai experience, ramen making and the open air museum. Thank goodness for all the Shinkansen help- she told us the platform and all the information beforehand- otherwise it would have been overwhelming to navigate . I changed my plans when we were nearly done with our planning and Leny worked through all the changes and stayed positive and professional ☺️

I especially want to point out the help she provided my husband when he lost his passport- she connected with the uber driver/taxi company and helped work out the return of his lost bag. She stayed calm, worked late and really went above and beyond to help us come up with a plan. We are forever grateful.

Thank you Leny and team- and we plan to use KimKim for future trips- and have already mentioned the company to our friends.

Monique and Nick Williams

Wow! What a trip! This is our third KimKim trip and it lived up to and exceeded our expectations. Marisa was so easy to work with and crafted the best itinerary! It was perfect from start to end. We are a family of 5 which makes things difficult with hotels and Marisa found us outstanding accommodations that fit our family needs. Once in Portugal, Marisa and Joao were great at communicating daily plans and responded quickly to my questions. All the tours, drivers and hotels were perfect. I was very sad to leave and already want to start planning my next trip to Portugal. My only regret is having to return home. ;)
Thank you to Marisa and her team for making this such a memorable trip.

Hotel Reviews

Meliá Lisboa Aeroporto

Lisbon

It's an airport hotel. We were coming off staying at an amazing resort hotel so this was a big shift. But, it was clean. Good breakfast. And super close to airport. The shower head was broken in both our rooms but we weren't there long enough to be super bothered by it. It is what it is supposed to be - an airport hotel...somewhere to stay before a flight, not a destination.

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Savoy Palace – The Leading Hotels of the World | Savoy Signature

Funchal

Can I give this 6 stars?! Because I would. OMG. What a hotel. We had the family suite and it was perfect. I usually don't love huge hotels but this one was so amazing. Rooftop pool and family pool were great. Workout room and spa were also amazing. Food was great. Included breakfast might be the best "free" breakfast we've had. Outside the included breakfast, the restaurant menus were on the pricey side but that's expected from restaurants on the premise. We ate outside the hotel for the other meals and explored the local restaurants and had some of our best meals ever. We loved Madeira and will definitely be returning.

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Very central to Old Town. Great location.

Staff

They really go above and beyond

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Condes de Azevedo Palace

Porto

We also loved this hotel. We had a cute apartment and it was nice and spacious. The included breakfast was decent, not as good as our Lisbon hotel but it was still good. Location was excellent.

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Martinhal Lisbon Chiado

Lisbon

We loved this hotel. Very close to everything and clean and spacious. We had the family apartment and it was great for our family of 5. The breakfast was delicious as well and the hotel staff was very friendly.

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Near everything.

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Very helpful

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Very clean

Activity Reviews

To Eat Suggestion: Cervejaria Trindade

Lisbon

Great food and restaurant!

Scaling New Heights Ascending Arrábida Bridge for a Truly Unique Adventure Experience

Porto

It was fun, glad we did it. Shorter than we thought - you literally just climb up for 10 minutes, take some photos and climb back down. But, I am glad we did it. Just a little underwhelmed on the length of time. We had budgeted 4 hours with our driver and really only needed an hour. We had just done a walking tour in the morning so we didn't need the driver to also give us a tour as well.

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Ricardo was great.

Transport

We didn't need 4 hours of time allotted for this activity. We had already done a walking tour so just transport to and from this activity would have been better. We drove around in circles for an hour before it because we were going to be early. Ricardo (driver) was great - not his fault - he didn't realize we had done a walking tour. We would have rather had extra time to ourselves in the hotel/exploring on our own instead of driving around city blocks we already saw.

Exploring the Majesty of the Seas on a Group Dolphin Watching Experience

Madeira

We loved this tour too! Saw bottlenose dolphins and pilot whales. Tour guide was great.

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Porto's Historic Odyssey on a Private Walking Tour

Porto

Sarah was great! Informative and knowledgeable. She is passionate about Porto and it shows. Rainy and cold for the tour so not the best conditions but Sarah made it fun!

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Unveil the Fairytale Villa of Sintra with a Private Driver Service

Portugal

Ah, Pena Palace. Loved it. We had an amazing driver, Eduardo, who gave us a ton of history on the way there and back. He was easily the best driver we've ever had on these trips (and we've done quite a few). Pena Palace skip the line was perfect because the line was quite long and we got to skip it so it saved us time. I loved seeing this beautiful palace. Definitely recommend. Eduardo took us to this wonderful restaurant too and it was such a good meal. He added on some other stops so we could see more of the coastline. It was a great day.

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Eduardo was GREAT! My kids actually said they missed Eduardo the next day. We spent two days with him and they really enjoyed his company and knowledge.

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Lisbon's Historic Odyssey on a Private Walking Tour

Lisbon

Ricardo was AMAZING. So knowledgeable and we loved our tour. We have three teenagers who can be hard to keep entertained during tours and Ricardo had them all interested and engaged the entire time. It was hotter than normal in Lisbon and Ricardo found the shade, took breaks and gave us time to buy waters/snacks. He was great.

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walking tour - he met us at hotel.

All of local guides were great in both Paris and Florence. Fashionista guide and food guide were wonderful Francesco on conquering trrra and San Gianni was great with knowledge and flrxinilitu given the heater had a great time in spite of done challenges both hotels not prepared for I room double bed and 2 rooms twin beds even though I was clear with agent. There were mix up’s with cars to add imports seems we were told 2 cars and then we would have a van with one driver which makes sense but did I pay for 2 cars each time. It took time to learn metro and we used it but going st night for stone river cruise directions said one hour needed and we left 9 minutes before and missed the boat by 46 minutes we do not know the traffic in Paris and I fett at l we should have been told more what to expect do we missed it yo the great disappointment got my oldest granddaughter and we were all dressed up I need an invoice with expenses for thst yo see if I can claim on my travel insurance and walking around looking for a place to eat. Is this new way of customers going to the guide which was an added stressor is that the way kimkim is moving to? Do I believe my family made the best of it and we had a great time but I believe the agent does not fo detail well. Even directions or referrals got restaurants web sites were not how reservations were made those are things we would not know. I would think twice about working either kimkim agdin

Our trip with KimKim was absolutely perfect. Marianna did an excellent job putting together our custom trip to Greece. Every detail was taken care of and well communicated to us. Marianna was available on Whatsapp if we needed her. All the guides and drivers were extraordinary in their knowledge, they were very professional, nice and polite. All the hotel were great - we could not have had a better trip to Greece.

Hotel Reviews

Melidron Hotel & Suites

Naxos

This is a great hotel with pool and breakfast. Nice view and comfortable rooms

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Adonis Hotel & Apartments

Naoussa

Great location , breakfast and nice pool to enjoy. 1 min to the beach and very nice and quite

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ALK HOTEL

Kamares

Fantastic location and breakfast. We loved this hotel with outside patio, self serve roof top bar. The owners were fantstic and made us feel very welcome

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NLH Monastiraki

Athens

Perfect location, nice rooftop and great breakfast

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Acropolis & Athens E-bike Tour

Athens

Amazing guides and adventure in Athens. We loved every minute

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Naxos Day Cruise

Naxos

Fun time swimming and snorkeling. unfortunately no sailing. food and captain was great

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Naxos Wine & Mythology Sunset Tour

Naxos

Maria is fantastic and really knowledgeable about mythology and history

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Horse Riding in Paros

Paros

Great time on horse back. Beautiful views

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Chora of Antiparos & Watersports

Paros

Fun day on the water

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A Unique Hands-On Cooking Experience

Sifnos

Such a fun experience. Ronja is fantastic and we loved learning and cooking with her

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Food & Culture in Sifnos

Sifnos

This was our favorite tour. Ronja was amazing. So knowable and interesting. One of a kind for sure- don't miss this tour

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Horseback Riding through Mountains

Sifnos

Great adventure on horse back in parklike setting

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