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Quirky Travel Guide: top things to do on Aruba
Eagle Beach and Palapa Tree Famous for its white sands and sunshine, Aruba is popular with couples, honeymooners, families and visitors of all ages looking for a relaxing holiday or action-packed...
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Enjoy 24 hours in Calgary, Alberta
Calgary Stampede Sign The large red sign on the highway summed it all up; ‘Horses always have Right of Way. It’s a Stampede Thing’. The Calgary Stampede is Calgary’s USP. Billed as the Largest Outdoor...
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A rippa of a day in Margaret River, Australia
Canoeing on the Margaret River “It’s a rippa of a day. Hope you’re enjoying yourselves. It’s so beautiful here and hardly anyone ever does this.” Apparently ‘a rippa of a day‘ means ‘absolutely...
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5 Reasons to choose Crete for your Summer Holiday
The summer holidays are fast approaching and with so many beautiful holiday destinations to visit, it can be overwhelming and difficult to choose. One of the most popular destinations for travelling is...
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The Langdale Valley, majestic heart of the Lake District World Heritage Site
The hard work and commitment of a great many people has paid off and the Lake District World Heritage site now joins other renowned UNESCO World Heritage Sites such as the Galapagos Islands in...
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A funky Food Tour of hipsterish Hintonburg in Ottawa
Art is In Cafe menu The smell of freshly baked bread mingled seductively with caramelized onions, thai curry, toasted cheese and clam chowder. A buzz of chatter hummed round the industrial-chic cafe as...
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Top Quirky Travel Tips of the Year
At the end of the year, it’s become a tradition with travel bloggers to look back over the past 12 months and review our top trips of the year. We usually give tips and recommendations for our readers...
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Quirky things to do in Lisbon, the must-see capital of Portugal
In our latest ‘World Travel Blogger‘ article, Canadian writer Cindy Baker shares her favourite things to do the beautiful city of Lisbon, capital of Portugal. The clatter of old trams, the smell of...
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World Heritage ‘Toy Train’: enjoy a unique Indian rail journey to Shimla
The Toy Train to Shimla As we clattered along the narrow track, the mountains gradually emerged like shy ballerinas peeking out from behind a curtain of lush green foliage. Glimpsed intermittently at...
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Fun day out around Keswick with Oxley the Red Squirrel from Underscar
Hello. My name is Oxley. I’m a red squirrel and live at Underscar near Keswick. Now and again I’m taken out for the day by children who come to stay in this wonderful place and they write about our...
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Go ‘The Extra Mile’ off the M6 in Cumbria for tasty foodie options
The smell of freshly-baked bread mingles with the enticing aroma of chocolate, almonds, coffee and fresh flowers. I’m sitting by the window in the Three Hares Café in the little town of Sedbergh, just...
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A tantalising glimpse of award-winning Pembrokeshire, SW Wales
Pembrokeshire Coast – Stackpole And the winner is … jaw-droppingly gorgeous Pembrokeshire. It possesses a glorious, beach-strewn coastline; the Pembrokeshire Coastal Path has been ranked by National...
View ArticleEnjoy a relaxing canal cruise on Loire Valley Waterways: Briare to Sancerre
Swallows swirl around the violet sky as the sun sets, a trio of trees are reflected in the calm waters of the canal. The air is still, scented with freshly cut hay. Ice jingles in glasses as we sip...
View ArticleZoe’s very easy Plum Jam recipe
As summer drifts into autumn, fruit is in abundance, not only in our gardens and allotments but also in grocers and supermarkets. One of the easiest ways to use up a glut of fruit is to make jam. Plums...
View Article7 soulful things to see and do in North East Thailand
I was getting a crick in my neck but I couldn’t stop gazing up at the enormous golden Buddha, silhoutted against a vibrant blue sky. He gazed out across the town, oblivious to the people below. The...
View ArticleCookery Book Review: Around the World with ‘Lavender and Lovage Culinary...
Bajan Breakfast Banana Bread, Smoky Mexican Bean Soup, Ah Yeung’s Sweet and Sour Fish, Tian Provencal, Cypriot Pastitsio, Alabama Peach Crisp, Nanny’s Fresh Orange Layer Cake … the list of delicious...
View ArticleA Perfect Hogmanay Break in Dumfries & Galloway
The piper walked slowly across the sand, bagpipes clasped under his arm, the sun glinting off the water as the haunting sound of the Skye Boat Song drifted across the bay. New Year’s Day on Dhoon Beach...
View ArticleSunset by the pool at Aghios Stephanos, Corfu
The sunset is luminously peaceful, the water of the pool reflecting the umbrellas, sunloungers, tables and chairs now empty as guests get ready for dinner. But they are missing one of nature’s most...
View Article5 unique Christmas Gifts from the Lake District in Cumbria
Lake District Gifts for Christmas When looking for an extra-special present, whether it’s for Christmas or any other occasion, it’s sometimes difficult to choose. I’m fortunate to live near the Lake...
View ArticleCanada: Mind, Body, Spirit experiences that FEEL GREAT #forglowinghearts
The spotlight’s shining on Canada more these days and it’s easy to see why. It’s got everything going for it; vibrant cities, lively cultural scene, superb food and drink, stunning landscape,...
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