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The Heart is Like a Compass

February 24, 2022 by Zoe Dawes 1 Comment
“Life is a journey” is seen as a cliché these days yet, as with many clichés it has a resonance to which we can all relate.  The compass is a tangible symbol for the adventure that is life and the different paths and directions we take along the way.  As someone who...
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Cumbria, Personal, Shopping

5 unique Christmas Gifts from the Lake District in Cumbria

December 12, 2019 by Zoe Dawes 7 Comments
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 District, which is home to a huge number of creative businesses, producers of top quality food and drink, plus...
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Lotus-pond-and-thai-goddess Thailand - photo Zoe Dawes
Adventure, Mind Body Spirit, Personal

So what exactly is Mind, Body, Spirit Travel?

September 20, 2019 by Zoe Dawes 7 Comments
Sunset at Sirindhorn Wararam Phu Prao Temple  – NE Thailand Mind, Body, Spirit Travel? Sounds a bit fancy-schmancy doesn’t it? Do you mean you go all over the place namastaying, sitting in the lotus position and eating mung beans? Well, no, it most definitely doesn’t. Though I’m more than happy...
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Outdoors, Personal

In praise of ROSES, England’s national flower

June 16, 2018 by Zoe Dawes 4 Comments
The heavenly scent of deep pink roses weaves around me every time I pass the front gate. In the summer months, these small, compact blooms scent the air in a way no other flower can. My mother absolutely loved these beautiful flowers, growing many different varieties and spending hours pruning...
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England, Personal, Transport

Coming home after a trip away – and a shout-out for Carnforth Station

February 1, 2018 by Zoe Dawes 3 Comments
Lancaster Canal in Carnforth It’s such a joy coming home after a trip away. In my job as a travel blogger, I get about a lot, both in the UK and around the world. I very often go by train, either heading off to an airport or to get to...
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Africa, Personal, Transport

My worst airport disaster: forgotten perfume, luggage mix-up, irate passengers and stolen music

October 6, 2017 by Zoe Dawes 5 Comments
Washington Dulles International Airport – photo Joe Ravi What’s the worst airport disaster you’ve had? Hopefully nothing TOO serious but I bet quite a lot of you have lost luggage, missed flights or been stuck at the airport due to a strike or major delay. These days, just getting through...
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Dunster Christmas bauble
Culture, Personal, TQT Object

5 Christmas Decorations from around the world

December 23, 2016 by Zoe Dawes 6 Comments
Festive snowmen at Dunster Christmas Shop Christmas decorations bring simple joy and delight; if you don’t agree, BAH HUMBUG to you! Unpacking the boxes of colourful baubles, bells, angels, stars, Father Christmas, candles, tinsel, fairy lights and wreaths is a magical experience. Many objects bring back memories of childhood, family,...
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Visited the Real Alcázar #Sevilla last week. Abso Visited the Real Alcázar #Sevilla last week. Absolutely stunning. As impressive as the Alhambra and relatively quiet in December @realalcazarsevilla 

#realalcazar #seville #andalucia #spain
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.
👑RIP Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II👑 What a 👑RIP Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II👑 What a very special woman she was, reigning for 70 momentous year with grace, dignity, steadfastness, charm and humour. Thank you Ma’am 🙏🏻

Photo by Dorothy Wilding 
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Mmmmmm freshly-picked Scottish strawberries, black Mmmmmm freshly-picked Scottish strawberries, blackberries, raspberries and blueberries from the garden 🍓😋🫐 Now what should we do with them? Fruit flan maybe? 

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