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Dunster by Candlelight - Visit Exmoor - photo Zoe Dawes
Blog trip, Festival, UK

Dunster by Candlelight on a winter’s eve in Exmoor

January 28, 2017 by Zoe Dawes 9 Comments
The giant stag, carried aloft on strong shoulders, glows an unearthly white. Cowled figures carrying candles walk silently past. Lords and ladies dressed in rich flowing garb stride proudly past. Children carrying lanterns are shepherded down along the road. A musician plays a tin whistle as the procession wends its...
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Adventure, Holiday, Top Tips

7 top holiday places – with a difference

January 18, 2017 by Zoe Dawes 5 Comments
Dreaming of getting away from the grey skies of Britain for some sunshine? Fancy a classic road trip adventure? A wildlife experience second to none? A city break closer to home? If you’re planning your next holiday, here are 7 top places to inspire you to travel differently this year. 1....
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Culture, Festival, UK

See Lancaster in a brilliant new light

November 11, 2016 by Zoe Dawes 7 Comments
“I really like being a part of the #LightupLancaster Festival because of its accessible scale, its friendly atmosphere and the way Lancaster lends itself to a variety of settings for the events and installations. The whole city comes out to enjoy it.” Renowned artist Steve Messam was explaining what he enjoyed...
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When-the-Red-Rose-lightpool-illuminations-blackpool - photo Zoe Dawes
Culture, Festival, UK

Brilliant #LightPool illuminates Blackpool in artistic style

October 30, 2016 by Zoe Dawes 19 Comments
‘When the Red Rose’ by Steve Messam The large red balloon glows like a radioactive tomato, enticing visitors with its voluptuous beauty. Children run up to it and gaze in amazement. Photographers try to capture its scarlet vibrancy, cyclists glance at it as they whiz past – and an unobtrusive guard...
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The Cleveland Way Yorkshire
Blog trip, Holiday, Walking

An invigorating walking holiday on the Yorkshire coast

September 27, 2016 by Zoe Dawes 5 Comments
Surfer on Whitby Cliffs Striding along the cliff top, the surfer added a somewhat incongruous element to this view of Whitby by the North Sea on the Yorkshire coast. I was here on a walking holiday with HF Holidays, and enjoying the great weather before going to Larpool Hall, where...
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Cruise, Infographic, Top Tips

An Invaluable Packing Guide for Cruise Fans

August 26, 2016 by Guest Author 7 Comments
Cruise Packing Guide As regular readers know, I love cruising, and have been lucky enough to enjoy several, over the years. They are a great way to relax, see the world, enjoy good food, try new things and meet people. There is just one problem, packing for a cruise is tricky....
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Boy jumping into sea Aruba
Blog trip, Caribbean, Holiday

Quirky Travel Guide: top things to do on Aruba in the Caribbean

August 16, 2016 by Zoe Dawes 9 Comments
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 break. Just off the coast of Venezuela in what was formerly known as the Dutch Antilles, Aruba has more sun than most other Caribbean islands...
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I was last there 30 years ago - it looks much finer now. Plenty of people enjoying their magnificent afternoon tea 🥪🥮🍰🫖☕️👍 I had a delicious Scottish smoked salmon open sandwich and a glass of Sauvignon blanc - cheers!
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Enjoying the last days of #autumn. Easy to see why Enjoying the last days of #autumn. Easy to see why it’s called #fall in USA and other places … After the recent stormy weather everywhere here in SW Scotland is covered in rich tapestry of crimson, scarlet, russet, yellow, orange, auburn, green and many other autumnal leaf shades 🍁🍃🍂

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Lobster pots and fishing gear at the harbour on Ea Lobster pots and fishing gear at the harbour on Easedale Island where the ferry departs for Luing. Great views out to that island (famous for its eponymous cattle) and towards Mull. Spent a lovely day exploring the ‘Slate Isles’ in Western #Scotland. 

#TheHighlands #visitscotland #easedaleisland #lovescotland #quirkytravel #scotlandiscalling
Crofter’s (or possibly quarry worker’s) cottag Crofter’s (or possibly quarry worker’s) cottage on Easedale Island, one of the Hebridean Slate Isles in Western Scotland.
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