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5 unique Christmas Gifts from the Lake District in Cumbria

December 12, 2019 by Zoe Dawes 6 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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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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Food & Drink, Personal

Apples in autumn; a sublime treat for all the senses …

October 10, 2016 by Zoe Dawes 5 Comments
Apples at Snowshill Manor APPLES by Helen H. Moore Apples, apples, what a treat, sweet and tart and good to eat. Apples green and apples red, hang from branches overhead, and when they ripen, down they drop, so we can taste our apple crop. Helmsley orchard and castle As memories of...
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Out on another little trip into the Lakes, this ti Out on another little trip into the Lakes, this time up into the Langdale Valley with a quick stop-off beside Windermere at the head of the lake at Ambleside. So lucky to live near this stunning beauty. The #LakeDistrict is slowly reopening to visitors, so I’m make the most of the quiet before the madding crowd arrives! 😉 

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🐣Happy Easter🐣 Enjoy your day whether you’ 🐣Happy Easter🐣
Enjoy your day whether you’re celebrating or not, wherever you are in the world 🌍🐣🌍
⏰ DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME ⏰ Morning all 🤗 If y ⏰ DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME ⏰ Morning all 🤗 If you’re in UK and stuck for something to do today, you can go round the house finding all those quaint, old-fashioned devices that have clocks that need manual help to put hour ahead! ⏰➡️🌷
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Ah the joy of a really good local produce! Visited Ah the joy of a really good local produce! Visited @bowlandfoodhall at @holmesmill_ in Clitheroe recently and indulged in their cornucopia of #Lancashire goodies including cheeses, pies and some yummy chocolates 🧀 🍫🥧 Also revelled in their international delicatessen, bringing a much-missed taste of foreign travel! 🍋🥦🌶 
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💝Happy Mother’s Day💝 Sending love to Mums 💝Happy Mother’s Day💝 
Sending love to Mums and to all who are missing their children or their Mum, whether in this world or another ... 💖💖💖
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Took this photo on a walk near my house out toward Took this photo on a walk near my house out towards Morecambe Bay past Warton Stock Car Track. There are many birds to be seen beside the River Keer and the Bay including sandpipers, curlews and oyster catchers 👍

#lancashire #dailyexercise #lockdownlife #wildbirds #birdwatching
Magical afternoon walking from Dallam Tower throug Magical afternoon walking from Dallam Tower through the deer park, beside River Bela, through woods, across fields and out to the shore near Sandside. Great views across the the #LakeDistrict mountains covered in snow. Love this part of south Cumbria 🥾🤗🥾

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This magnificent Yew Tree has been growing in the This magnificent Yew Tree has been growing in the woods on Warton Crag in north #Lancashire for hundreds of years. It’s surrounded by bright green moss-covered stones that look like sleeping gnomes ... Walked up here this week along muddy paths above flooded fields on the one sunny afternoon we’ve had recently. I love the feeling of ageless calm that permeates our ancient woodlands ...

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