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Culture, Personal, UK

The quirkilicious Angel of the North

March 1, 2014 by Zoe Dawes 4 Comments
As I zoomed up the M1 my mind was on the coming weekend. I was going to the Traverse Bloggers Conference in Newcastle and hoping for an enjoyable and informative time.  Musing on the rapid changes seen in the world of travel blogging, social media and life in general and...
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Culture, Europe, Holiday

REVEALED: the most romantic locations in Rome

February 13, 2014 by Guest Author 5 Comments
When it comes to the most romantic cities in the world, perhaps only Paris can compete with the image that Rome carries in the hearts of lovers all over the globe.  Choosing hotels in Rome is not easy thing to do when there is so much to do and see...
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History, Top Tips, UK

Brief guide to accessible National Trust sites in England

December 18, 2013 by Guest Author 3 Comments
Britain is home to many historic buildings, gardens, coastlines, forests and villages. The National Trust works hard to preserve these places and spaces, allowing the public to enjoy them in all their glory. The vast majority of National Trust sites have some form of wheelchair access, and with this in...
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Culture, Festival, UK

The festive sparkle of Manchester Christmas Market

December 16, 2013 by Zoe Dawes 7 Comments
“Oh Mummy, PLEASE can we get that baby Jesus scene – it’s so nice.”  The little girl, wrapped up in a bright blue duffle coat, gazes longingly at a Nativity Scene carved from wood.  Mary and Joseph stand beneath a couple of palm trees on either side of tiny crib,...
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Blog trip, Cruise, History

Finding peace and quiet at ancient Miletus in Turkey

November 11, 2013 by Zoe Dawes 14 Comments
The contrast couldn’t be greater. We’d come from the crowded splendour of Ephesus, one of the world’s most visited sites, to the remote tranquillity of Miletus on the Turkish coast.  There, hordes of tourists jostling each other to get the best shot of the elegant Library of Celsus, here a...
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Maiden Tower on Bosphorus Istanbul Turkey - photo Zoe Dawes
Cruise, Culture, Top Tips

Top 3 historic sights you must see in Istanbul, Turkey

November 1, 2013 by Zoe Dawes 24 Comments
Watching the sun rise across the Bosphorus illuminating three of the best-known sites in Istanbul– the Sultan Ahmed Mosque (aka The Blue Mosque), Hagia Sophia (or Ayia Sofia) and Topkapi Palace was a joy. Pink and turquoise light bounced off the quaint little Maiden Tower as ferries, fishing boats and yachts...
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Accommodation, Culture, Europe

Celebrate the joy of a ‘Roman Holiday’

October 26, 2013 by Guest Author 4 Comments
When you think of elegant Audrey Hepburn and ruggedly good looking Gregory Peck, the film Roman Holiday will instantly come to mind. For many film buffs this classic film acted as their first introduction to the Eternal City and as the 60th anniversary of the cinematic triumph was celebrated this September,...
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