Highland Explorer Tours

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Gianpaolo Nasta
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2020-12-24 16:41

Very good experience.

Very good experience.
Help Italian comprehensive and sympathetic.
Tour in the Highlands, needless to talk about it ... FANTASTIC!

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Lai Jian Shin
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2020-12-19 17:28

Overall was okay... Our picnic lunch didn't came t...

Overall was okay... Our picnic lunch didn't came through to us because apparently when we got off, Callum didn't hand them out yet :/ He didn't even make an announcement of it beforehand. Though as a driver, he was quite good, telling us stories along the way. View was excellent nevertheless.

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julie hamilton
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2020-12-11 13:00

Our tour guide Sandy forgot required paperwork and...

Our tour guide Sandy forgot required paperwork and we were stuck on the bus in Calendar for an hour. Because of this delay, we found ourselves stuck on a small road for almost two hours behind a motor accident. Sandy was obviously freaked out because he rambled and talked in circles for hours prov...

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vignesh ram Ram
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2020-12-11 09:27

I have booked "Isle of Skye" with Highland explore...

I have booked "Isle of Skye" with Highland explorers , but without any notice they cancelled my trip. My booking reference number is VF-IN-570-168007 .
I am really stressed out now and I have booked all my flight and accommodation for this trip. I'm really unhappy with the services.

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Clem Thom
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2020-12-03 15:12

Superb excursion in the Highlands, unique landscap...

Superb excursion in the Highlands, unique landscapes in the world to do and see if you go through Edinburgh, spend a day there to discover the wild Scotia
Excursion made to Loch Ness with Ross
You have a beautiful country, be proud of it!

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Noopur Raval
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2020-11-28 07:07

Did the 5 day tour and the itinerary changed along...

Did the 5 day tour and the itinerary changed along the way. Our guide Callum was weird. Not sure what the issue was but he just wasn t bothered, made his announcements before the whole group gathered. He was definitely more interested in chatting up a few young women in the group, keeping small talk...

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David Egerton
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2020-11-25 09:51

Many thanks to Dougie and Scott for the incredible...

Many thanks to Dougie and Scott for the incredible experience of Up Helly Aa. Both of them are very knowledgeable, helpful and great fun. We had many laughs, not least of all Scott using a hand held drone to take a group photo! We were totally immersed in the spirit of the festival and Shetland cult...

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Brandon Lane
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2020-11-23 09:59

We had a great time! Despite getting rained out on...

We had a great time! Despite getting rained out on a couple of our adventures, Yvonne was always cheery, helpful, and full of knowledge and stories of the areas we visited. The buses were comfortable, and we always stopped frequently enough and at great places. The hotel we stayed at in Portree, wh...

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Yaakov Sobolev
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2020-11-17 03:37

Our driver and tour guide, Callum, was very profes...

Our driver and tour guide, Callum, was very professional and knowledgeable, friendly and kind. He told us about the various places and their history in a very interesting manner and with humour, he made our experience really enjoyable and memorable. We would highly recommend Highland explorer tours.

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Dirk Entgelmeier
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2020-11-06 14:42

We had the 6-Day-Tour to the Outer Hebrides and Sk...

We had the 6-Day-Tour to the Outer Hebrides and Skye and it was fantastic. Caitlyn is the most passionate guide someone can wish to have, so many facts and stories. Scenery and landscape is worth seeing and really amazing. We were a group of ten nice people, so we had enough time to become familiar ...

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Jody Coon
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2020-11-03 20:21

Having read the details of all the 1 day tours of ...

Having read the details of all the 1 day tours of Scotland on offer we picked and paid $300 AUD for the Taste of Highlands Tour which we thought sounded fantastic by the description. We had planned this tour a couple of months which we tacked onto our holidays after doing a tour of Europe which we ...

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Alexandre Da Silva
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2020-10-28 04:14

A good tour company I researched here and a pleasa...

A good tour company I researched here and a pleasant surprise. I did two tours and loved it, great sites and great guides.
The value is taken into account but given the exchange rate it is a bit pricey, but worth the Loch Ness and highland

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Martin Bergmann
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2020-10-19 02:28

I absolutely loved the tour! Our guide - Greg - wa...

I absolutely loved the tour! Our guide - Greg - was awesome. He was really enthusiastic about the country, nature and the stories he told. He was completely natural, a real storyteller, no monotone in his speech at all (and apparently this was not only my opinion - whenever he started to talk, the b...

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Rachelle Dsilva
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2020-10-15 10:12

Glenn our driver/guide was amazing! True to his ro...

Glenn our driver/guide was amazing! True to his roots - he was passionate, friendly, entertaining and very informative.

We took the Loch Ness Explorer tour - A majority of the time was spent commuting through the highlands but we covered more than we could have visited in a day. It was a lovely ...

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Christiane Kunth
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2020-10-10 05:32

We had a great time with Ian, who made the best of...

We had a great time with Ian, who made the best of our tour despite the terrible weather we encountered. We couldn't reach our actual destination in Loch Ness, but he was very flexible and took us to some other places which were nice as well and his recommendations of local pubs and eateries were aw...

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Kot Kot
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2020-10-09 16:29

A beautiful walk through the Scottish landscape wi...

A beautiful walk through the Scottish landscape with a visit to Lake Ness, the super guide Sergio, who told us all day through history through gastronomy, sheep breeding or whiskey production, and was still incredibly nice and humorous ... Scotland I recommend authentic, rude, , incredibly clean gro...

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Chen Jing Yu
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2020-10-04 13:26

We really enjoyed the 3 day tour of Skye! The guid...

We really enjoyed the 3 day tour of Skye! The guide Crispy was really passionate and told us lots of Scottish stories which were quite interesting. We also loved the highland songs during the trip. In these days, we went to many beautiful attractions. I Will definitely recommend them to my friends.
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Maciej Piotrowski
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2020-09-27 16:39

We ve been taking a tours every year for the past ...

We ve been taking a tours every year for the past 15 years, but we have never had so much fun as on this Highland Explorer Tour. Me and my wife took 5 day Tours to Highlands including Skye.
The tour guide, Caitlin, was the best guide we could possibly have. If it wasn t for her, this tour could hav...

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Christie Schunk
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2020-09-09 08:40

What a wonderful day trip to LochNess and the Higl...

What a wonderful day trip to LochNess and the Higlands, would definitely recommend taking any trip was this group!! Collum was a wonderful tour guide and driver. I would look into doing a longer trip with this group the next time Im in Scotland, such a great escape from the city!

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Meg L
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2020-08-24 19:11

I hate that I m leaving such a poor review but I f...

I hate that I m leaving such a poor review but I feel I ought to warn people who are about to spend their money. Be prepared to not get your money s worth, unless I was just very unlucky two tours in a row... I went on the Taste of the Highlands tour. The only good thing about it was the expensive l...

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Khusro Iqbal
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2020-08-24 14:22

I booked a 3 day tour of Skye and highlands for my...

I booked a 3 day tour of Skye and highlands for myself and my parents. The Highland Explorer Tours did a great job in putting together a great itinerary of places to see. Accommodation at B&B locations was also good. I highly recommend this company. Thank you Lee for being an awesome driver and guid...

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Tina Sim
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2020-08-24 03:54

Had a Highland day tour at a discounted rate, whic...

Had a Highland day tour at a discounted rate, which was not that cheap at all compared to other companies. Traveled in a large vehicle full of people without any single seat left. The guide was okay, but it was quite difficult to concentrate the accent he has especially from very back of the seat. T...

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Kayshini Wijayatilake
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2020-08-12 15:58

We had a great tour with Fiona and we we re impres...

We had a great tour with Fiona and we we re impressed with her being able to drive so well and give us a great commentary at the same time. Saw some really beautiful scenery and it was definitely worth doing in order to get a taste of the highlands. Thanks Fiona!

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Janina Vernet
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2020-08-08 16:04

I did the Glenfinnan Viaduct and the Jacobite Stea...

I did the Glenfinnan Viaduct and the Jacobite Steam Train tour with them and it was a dream come true. If you're a fan of Harry Potter, it's something you have to experience. I felt very safe all the way, everyone with masks and ice on the bus available at all times. I recommend it 100%

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Angela Mazzei
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2020-08-05 20:14

We did a 3 day tour of the highlands and Isle of S...

We did a 3 day tour of the highlands and Isle of Skye and it was lovely! Yvonne was an excellent guide and she drove that bus like a boss! From start to finish, it was an excellent trip. One tiny complaint was the hotel in Portree. A bit cramped and the noise from the street was a bit loud especiall...

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Laura Bledsoe
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2020-07-25 17:24

We did the Loch Ness one day tour out of Edinburgh...

We did the Loch Ness one day tour out of Edinburgh. Our guide Stevie P. did a good job talking about the history of there areas we were traveling thru. The tour was nice, it just seemed very rushed. Especially if you do the boat ride at Loch Ness. You don t have enough time to look around or go ...

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Glenda Goodall
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2020-07-16 06:30

Our recent 3 Day Isle of Skye and Highland Tour wa...

Our recent 3 Day Isle of Skye and Highland Tour was one of the highlights of our holiday in Scotland. Our tour guide Graham's contribution, knowledge and humour, along with his competent handling of the bus, made for a very enjoyable experience.

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Carina
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2020-07-15 13:59

I took a day trip to Loch Ness with this company. ...

I took a day trip to Loch Ness with this company. From ticket sales on the distribution of information, etc., everything worked perfectly. The highlight of the trip was our driver Murray, who brought us closer to his country and people in his charming way. The bus was OK, unfortunately without toile...

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Xx Yu
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2020-07-08 16:19

My wife and I recently had the good fortune to tou...

My wife and I recently had the good fortune to tour the Isle of Skye, Loch Ness and ride the Jacobite train with our guide Scott. Aside from the majesty of the highlands, the history, music and stories provided us by Scott, made this tour a memorable and rewarding one. Having been on many tours I ...

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Angela Cosby
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2020-06-28 19:19

Had a wonderful time on our Highland tour. Glenn w...

Had a wonderful time on our Highland tour. Glenn was great. Loved his stories and his play list was excellent. The travel time was lengthy but passed quickly due to Glenn and his history facts, stories and myths. If you want to see the more rugged Scotland you have to take this tour. Also, want to s...

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Jordan Faudot
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2020-06-27 08:46

Superb day in the highlands with jamie s. I recomm...

Superb day in the highlands with jamie s. I recommend the lockness tour that allows you to see and learn as much as you can about scotland that is full of beautiful places and history (especially around clan wars). On the other hand it is a busy day you must know (the tour lasts 12 hours for only 3 ...

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GAURAV SOHAL
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2020-06-25 08:35

Took 1 day tour for stirling aberfoil and glengoyl...

Took 1 day tour for stirling aberfoil and glengoyle distillery. Very nice and professionally managed by tour driver Sergio (sir joe) good knowledge and kept us entertained throughout the 12 hours of the journey with amazing tips on Scottish Gaelic legends folktales and stories.

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AntiVoid
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2020-06-24 22:28

Ross is like a one man band, (guide, driver and a...

Ross is like a one man band, (guide, driver and a lunch man).
He drives really good, knowledgeable about history and a sense of humour.
The Taste of Scotland is excellent, but I think may be you put this program at the bottom so people can't see it. I recommend you to put on the top list!

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Mary Ann McGovern
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2020-06-20 22:03

A friend and I did the 3 day Highland Trip about a...

A friend and I did the 3 day Highland Trip about a month ago. Duncan was our guide and he was fabulous. He kept us on schedule, yet we never felt rushed. He provided explanations before we would get to the sights and had wonderful stories to tell about the history and folk lore. He also allowed time...

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Rebecca Hall
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2020-06-17 20:30

I did the whisky and waterfalls tour with Highand ...

I did the whisky and waterfalls tour with Highand Explorer tours and it was brilliant. Leaves at a reasonable hour yet still you get to see so much. Our guide Iain was great with sharing the history for all our visit stops as well as plenty of entertaining stories on the road. I wouldn t describe my...

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Happy Traveler
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2020-06-14 08:43

Visiting from Australia we found this tour company...

Visiting from Australia we found this tour company fantastic.
Modern , safe, clean transport provided with a very informative, yet humorous tour guide/driver.
We went with our two children on a highland tour to Loch Ness , it was a big day trip but with plenty of photo and toilet stops the journey...

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Erica Barley
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2020-06-08 21:25

Just finished a 5 day Isle of Skye Loch Ness tour ...

Just finished a 5 day Isle of Skye Loch Ness tour and it's the best ever. 3 knowledgeable guides/drivers. Great story tellers. Hotels OK but clean, friendly, helpful, well situated and very good breakfasts. Beautiful scenery especially the Harry Potter Rail trip. Highly recommend this trip.

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Martine van Dam
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2020-06-06 08:36

The Loch Ness tour was amazing! John knows everyth...

The Loch Ness tour was amazing! John knows everything about this country and has a good sense of humor. The driver Fernando was kind and kept us safe. This whole day experience gave me so much information and great pictures. Thank you for everything and the trip was unforgettable!

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Luke G
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2020-06-01 11:06

We thoroughly enjoyed our 5 day tour with Greg, 28...

We thoroughly enjoyed our 5 day tour with Greg, 28th sep onwards!
On day 6 I was definitely a little saddened to not be getting on the blue bus to see where we could explore next ;)

We had previously been to Scotland a few times but even with several weeks in the Highlands; it's certainly imposs...

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Kelsey Welch
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2020-06-01 07:08

This was one of the best tours I've ever been on. ...

This was one of the best tours I've ever been on. The guide, Glenn, was absolutely wonderful. He was very knowledgeable and was able to tell us about the history, and he told fantastic stories. He really made sure that the tour was fun, lively, and entertaining. Every thing was absolutely beautiful...

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Sarah Brumfield
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2020-05-10 11:07

I gave this a two - but with great hesitance.

I gave this a two - but with great hesitance.

I booked the "Loch Ness Explorer" tour after much research and deliberation over some of the bad reviews I read. Deciding to give this tour the benefit of the doubt, my family and I set out on the tour on August 1.

We only had two nights in Edinbur...

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Stephanie Scott
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2020-04-26 14:31

My mom and I did the Outlander day trip and overal...

My mom and I did the Outlander day trip and overall it was just okay. We had done a tour with a different company the day before and our guide was phenomenal. If we hadn t done that tour first I probably would have given this tour a five star review but after doing the other tour, this one was just ...

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Margaret Andersen
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2020-04-24 04:15

Our driver, Caroline, was great. She knew the hist...

Our driver, Caroline, was great. She knew the historical significance of the places we visited (Loch Ness tour and Outlander tour), and had a pleasant voice while she was narrating. She was also very kind, and knowledgeable, and a safe driver. My husband and I felt very safe on the bus. We hope to ...

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Ricardo DCM
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2020-04-12 11:44

Horrible. We did the excursion to Highland and Loc...

Horrible. We did the excursion to Highland and Loch Ness and they put us in a super uncomfortable bus with seats that are not even on low-cost airlines. A 12-hour excursion on a bus that is not used even for school transport. If you don't speak English, don't even think about going with them. On top...

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J Smith
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2020-04-07 15:41

Last month my fiance and I did the 3 day isle of s...

Last month my fiance and I did the 3 day isle of sky tour from Edinburgh. Although the bus was a little cramped our tour guide Steve ensured that we had a great time. The ride was filled with entertaining stories about Scotland's history and provided great suggestions at each stop so we enjoyed each...

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Eoghain Johnson
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2020-04-06 13:29

Had a Great time on the Loch Ness Day Tour. It was...

Had a Great time on the Loch Ness Day Tour. It was a long day but got to see much more than I'd realized, like spending time in Glen Coe and some great photo spots as well. The guide was fantastic, good memory for facts and entertaining. Regretted not taking a longer trip. One tip though - If you ca...

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Zachary Kaleta
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2020-03-23 13:33

Setup a full 1 day excursion through the highlands...

Setup a full 1 day excursion through the highlands up to Loch Ness. Probably had the best bus driver/guide ever. Thank you Ian . Picture a tour guide that can drive a coach bus while telling hilarious jokes and facts about Scotland all with a Scottish accent. It doesn t get any better than that! Th...

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