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Cumbria, Transport

The simple pleasure of riding an electric bike in the Furness Peninsula

June 21, 2018 by Zoe Dawes 5 Comments
“Oh this is great! I’ve not felt so liberated since I was a teenager and used to cycle for miles round here. Just look at that view.” Good friend Liz Mcgillivary, retired PR specialist, and I were standing at the top of Birkrigg Common looking out over a misty Morecambe...
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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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Pye Motors, QT Review, Transport

The Quirky Traveller becomes Brand Ambassador for Pye Motors

December 13, 2017 by Zoe Dawes 16 Comments
A short while ago I got a brand new Ford Fiesta from Pye Motors in Morecambe. You may not think this is a big deal, but I have never had a new car until now and most of the cars I’ve had were at least a few years old when I...
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Washington Dulles International Airport - photo Joe Ravi
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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Snowdon from Mountain Railway train Wales - photo Zoe Dawes
Blog trip, Transport, Wales

All aboard the famous Snowdon Mountain Railway to the top of Wales

September 15, 2017 by Zoe Dawes 5 Comments
The air freshened and the clouds twirled closer together. A seagull landed on a nearby rock and squawked loudly. The sun played hide and seek as we wondered which would win. For a few minutes the world disappeared in a damp, grey mass and we felt bereft …  Then, just...
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The Ford Fiesta at Windermere Works
QT Review, Transport

Quirky Travel Review: out and about in the all-new Ford Fiesta

August 18, 2017 by Zoe Dawes 8 Comments
The Ford Fiesta at Windermere Works “Now that is one sexy-looking car.” This was the reaction from one of my best friends to the vehicle I rocked up in to take her out. The brand new Ford Fiesta has film-star good looks, which is not something I was expecting when...
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Ffestiniog Railway steam train Merddin Emrys
Blog trip, Transport, Wales

Experience the nostalgic pleasure of steam train railways around North Wales

July 28, 2017 by Zoe Dawes 13 Comments
Four steam trains in three days – what a treat. I was on on a very special trip to experience the delights of North Wales Heritage railways, sampling itineraries from specialist railway tour operators Great Rail Journeys and Rail Discoveries. Ffestiniog Railway Engine driver Paul on Merddin Emrys The heat...
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