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Barafundle Bay A Day Out in Pembrokeshire with The Quirky Traveller
Photography, Wales

A magical weekend in award-winning Pembrokeshire, SW Wales

May 15, 2018 by Zoe Dawes 8 Comments
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 Geographic as one of the great hiking paths of the world. It also won BBC Countryfile Holiday Destination of the Year 2018. Medieval castles...
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The Extra Mile by Alastair Sawday and Laura Collacott
Book, Cumbria, QT Review

Go ‘The Extra Mile’ off the M6 in Cumbria for tasty foodie options

May 4, 2018 by Zoe Dawes 3 Comments
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 10 minutes off the M6 in Cumbria. I’m on the first stop on a day following...
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Red Bank sunset over Morecambe Bay - photo The Quirky Traveller
England, Guide

Around Morecambe Bay: Cockerham to Bolton-le-Sands #followpye

April 18, 2018 by Zoe Dawes 3 Comments
The sound of seabirds calling echoed across the scrubby grass towards Fleetwood and Blackpool. A pale sun glimmered round the drifting clouds, casting a pewter glow across Morecambe Bay, A dog barked with delight as it dashed across the rocks to splash into the shallow water. I was parked at...
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Scotland, World Travel Blogger

Top 10 Tips for North Coast 500 Road Trip in Scotland

April 13, 2018 by Guest Author 9 Comments
In this article in the World Travel Blogger series, photographer Angus Matheson describes The North Coast 500, a memorable road trip he did with his wife in the Highlands of Scotland. North Coast 500 – the greatest motoring adventure in the British Isles North Coast 500 In 2015 the North Coast...
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Oxley reading tourism leaflet Keswick Visitor Info Centre - image Zoe Dawes
Accommodation, Cumbria, Holiday

Fun day out around Keswick with Oxley the Red Squirrel from Underscar

April 5, 2018 by Zoe Dawes 9 Comments
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 adventures together. This time I was lucky enough to accompany Zoe, the...
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Business, Cumbria, QT Review

Cumbria Family Business Awards 2018 and The Halston Aparthotel, Carlisle

March 19, 2018 by Zoe Dawes 6 Comments
The sound of classical music drifts around walls decorated with golden pears. A pile of books including one by local author Hunter Davies and a cookery classic by Mary Berry are piled in a colourful heap on a table by the window.  A pot of white cyclamen heralds a spring...
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Holiday, Top Tips, UK

School Holidays: 5 fun things to do with the kids in the north of England

February 10, 2018 by Zoe Dawes 3 Comments
Finding something to keep children occupied over half-term or other school holidays can be a challenge. Whether they’re your own kids, grandchildren, nieces or nephews or you’re just doing a good turn for a friend, you’ll probably be trawling the internet for ideas as well as asking others for advice....
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Getting up close and personal with Highland Cows n Getting up close and personal with Highland Cows near Inverary 😁 They we’re very curious and happy to chat for quite a while! We’ve spent a few days exploring the West Highlands staying near here and then Mallaig. 
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Had a tasty tapas lunch at Mahon Fishmarket last w Had a tasty tapas lunch at Mahon Fishmarket last week 🥘🐠🍤🧉 They’ve created a winning combination of traditional fish market combined with tapas bar in the heart of Menorca’s beautiful capital city. Great place to eat out, tho it gets VERY busy on Saturdays! 

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Great view of ferry coming in up Mahon Harbour fro Great view of ferry coming in up Mahon Harbour from our hotel balcony. Staying Artiem Carlos III on #Menorca near my brother’s flat in Ed Castel 🇪🇸😎🇪🇸

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Tower Bridge and the River Thames with my wee boy, Tower Bridge and the River Thames with my wee boy, who appears to be wearing The Shard as a hair grip! Lovely Mother’s Day weekend in #London staying with Alex and his girlfriend in Bermondsey. So good to see him again - Covid has restricted our visits for such a long time 🤗
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