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Getting away from London can be a challenge – there’s so much to see and do there to take up days and days – but if you do you’ll see how diverse and unique England’s travel opportunities are. One aspect of England relatively undiscovered are the scenic railway lines – trains used to criss-cross Great [...]
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Asked to write a follow up piece to the excellent Foodie’s Guide to Fun & Must-Have New York City Eats, I got to head scratching and contemplation. I figured I must represent my fair city of London in all its glory. I must unlock some of the hidden passageways and side streets, the secret hideaways [...]
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Travel takes planning. At least when the destination is a major city like London and the time is limited. Know when the museums are open, what is available at the half price ticket booth, where the latest hot spots are for dining. As a totally obsessive organization freak, that’s what I’ve always done. But his [...]
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One of my friends is headed to London this summer and wanted tips for sightseeing outside of his trip to London. I told him he had to go to Bath, a lovely little town, and then I realised we’ve never talked about it here! So here are my top Bath Sightseeing tips and must-do experiences [...]
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The world is full of “those types of places” – you know the ones – that people either love or hate. Melbourne might be one. Tijuana too. But the one city in the world that is move take-it-or-leave-it than any other must be, without a doubt, the UK’s capital city and bustling metropolis, London. I can’t [...]
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I went to York, a reasonably sized village in the north of England, with high expectations. It’s been voted one of the UK’s most favourite cities many a time and most people I know who have been rave about it. Nonetheless, I wasn’t disappointed; with charm and grace, York welcomed me with open arms. Here’s [...]
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I was recently invited to Durham City in Northeast England for their UK Peace and Tranquility Week event. While I did leave feeling peaceful and more tranquil, I also left reflecting on the wonders of the Durham experience. I think no one better describes it than urban planner Thomas Sharp in his vision for Durham [...]
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Summer Solstice. You know, the longest days of the year. They provide fascinating backdrops for some of the world’s most enigmatic sighting spots. Here are seven spots where, on the day of a summer solstice, you can see the work and legacy of people (sometimes long gone) really shine… Stonhenge – England Summer solstice at [...]
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When I first saw a huge expanse of water, I screamed and ran the other way – at least that’s the way my parents tell it. It wasn’t the best start for the water baby I later became. For me, nothing beats being close to the water, whether it’s to swim in it, look at [...]
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Taking small children on holiday can be a hassle but the frustrations usually arise from the fusses and practicalities of planning for little ones, rather than resistance from the children themselves. That all changes as they veer into teendom, when suddenly the idea of going on a family holiday with their parents just doesn’t cut [...]
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