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Caen: a Tale of Two Abbeys

August 21, 2015 by Guest Author 7 Comments
In the latest article in the World Travel Blogger series, archaeologist and travel writer Thomas Dowson, takes us to the historic city of Caen, in northern France. William’s Ducal Chateau in Caen From the walls of the imposing castle in the centre of Caen you have a vast view over...
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Asia, Cruise, World Travel Blogger

Take a leisurely cruise along the Yangtze River

December 2, 2014 by Guest Author 5 Comments
This month’s World Travel Blogger is Keith Kellett, a free-lance writer and photographer, originally from Cumbria, but now living in Southern England, a short distance from the ancient stones of Stonehenge.  His travels have taken him to most of Europe, Cyprus, Oman, Egypt, Jordan, Tunisia, Kenya, the Gambia and Australia. Here’s his account...
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Asia, Culture, World Travel Blogger

A first time visit to South East Asia

September 13, 2013 by Guest Author 15 Comments
In our latest World Travel Blogger post, Travel PR specialist Lynne Gray discovers the joys of the exotic destinations on her very first trip to South East Asia. If you ever get the chance to go to South East Asia, grab it very, very quickly with both hands. I guarantee...
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Asia, Culture, World Travel Blogger

Go to Hell at quirky Gao Miao Temple in Zhongwei, China

August 29, 2013 by Zoe Dawes 6 Comments
In her second contribution, this month’s World Travel Blogger is Shara Johnson. She lives in Nederland, USA and travels all over the world. Here she describes a VERY quirky Chinese temple in the heart of this fascinating country. Inside China, the primary religious groups of Buddhism, Taoism and Confucianism each typically have...
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Culture, Food & Drink, Top Tips, UK, World Travel Blogger

Interesting things to do in marvellous Great Malvern

August 2, 2013 by Guest Author 5 Comments
Regular contributor Barry McCann shares some of his favourite things to do from his visit to elegant Great Malvern in Worcestershire, the heart of England. Great Malvern and the Malvern Hills – photo vistithemalverns.co.uk Many have tasted its famous spring water, but there are many more quirky delights to be...
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Europe, Top Tips, World Travel Blogger

Flying the French flag for studying in Berlin

July 18, 2013 by Guest Author 6 Comments
This month’s World Travel Blogger is French student Liv, currently studying in Berlin, one of Europe’s most vibrant and cool cities. Life in Berlin resembles a rollercoaster, restless and adrenaline pumping. In order to catch this city's vibe, let it get under your skin and start to breathe as it breathes,...
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Festival, North America, World Travel Blogger

The quirky curiosities of Nederland, Colorado

June 5, 2013 by Guest Author 17 Comments
This month’s World Travel Blogger, Shara Johnson, lives in Nederland and it sounds like one of the quirkiest places in America! Discover why here … I love running across the accounts of people who have visited my small town, Nederland, Colorado. Almost without fail, their assessment of Nederland (“Ned” to...
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Molten gold pouring down from Loch Mackie. The gor Molten gold pouring down from Loch Mackie. The gorgeous colour of the burn is probably caused by the peat in the area 🧡 Whatever the cause, after heavy rainfall, it’s a glorious sight tumbling over the rocks as it makes its way down to the sea at Rascarrel Bay on the Galloway coast 🤗

This was taken on an iPhone 11 with no filter 💦

#waterfall #scottishlandscape #lovescotland #dumfriesandgalloway #nofilter
Visited the splendidly restored @mackintoshatthewi Visited the splendidly restored @mackintoshatthewillow Tea Rooms on Sauchiehall Street in #Glasgow. designed by internationally renowned architect Charles Rennie Mackintosh, which opened for business in October 1903. 

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!
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 🍁🍃🍂

#autumnvibes #autumncolours #fallvibes #fallcolors #fallcolours #autumntime #quote #autumnquote
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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