Accommodation, Holiday, Top Tips

It IS possible to experience REAL luxury on a family holiday

February 26, 2014 by Guest Author 6 Comments
Holidays are a time to relax and unwind, a time to let the stresses and strains of everyday life fade away into the background as you enjoy a well-earned break. This isn’t always easy with the kids in tow, of course, and making sure they’re happy and looked after can...
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Lancaster Canal Carnforth in the winter snow
Top Tips, UK

Top 7 reasons to visit the UK in winter

February 20, 2014 by Zoe Dawes 4 Comments
Whilst many people head off for some winter sunshine, why don’t you buck the trend and discover the joys and delights of the UK in winter?  You’re guaranteed not to get too hot (unless you go too close to one of those pub fires) or have to expose more flesh...
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Romantic sights in Rome Italy - photo Zoe Dawes
Culture, Europe, Holiday

REVEALED: the most romantic locations in Rome

February 13, 2014 by Guest Author 5 Comments
When it comes to the most romantic cities in the world, perhaps only Paris can compete with the image that Rome carries in the hearts of lovers all over the globe.  Choosing hotels in Rome is not easy thing to do when there is so much to do and see...
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Insider Travel Tips for Europe
Europe, Infographic, Top Tips

Insider Travel Tips for Europe from those ‘in the know’

February 10, 2014 by Guest Author 4 Comments
Europe has so much to offer the visitor. Each country is unique and every city different. What they do have in common is a vast range of history and culture.  Travellers often get to the capital cities of Europe and hop on a tour bus to see as many sights...
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Adventure, Cruise, Interview

A ‘Great Adventure’ of a day with Ben Fogle

February 6, 2014 by Zoe Dawes 9 Comments
There are some days in my life as a travel blogger that stand out as being exceptional and remind me how lucky I am to have this job. Sitting opposite the renowned adventurer and TV treasure Ben Fogle in a London radio studio, I had to metaphorically pinch myself.  How...
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Infographic, Top Tips, Wales

Discover Denbighshire

January 24, 2014 by Guest Author 1 Comment
Digital Denbighshire is a brand new concept cooked up by Denbigh County Council to get more and more of us to explore the history and countryside which is all around us.  The adaptable website contains activities for pretty much anyone looking to get out and about in Denbighshire  in North...
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Mykonos Ournos beach seat Greece
Blog trip, Cruise, Holiday, Personal

Happy memories and tranquility on magical Mykonos

January 18, 2014 by Zoe Dawes 9 Comments
Sunlight dapples the water in glittering flashes.  A wooden rowing boat bobs from side to side.   A seagull protests as another grabs a fishy delicacy from the deck of a fancy yacht.  A trio of white ducks troops out of the water and off down a stony lane.  The...
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David Hockney and Alan Bennett at Salts Mill Saltaire in Yorkshire
Culture, UK

Discover David Hockney at Salts Mill, Saltaire, Yorkshire

February 20, 2017 by Zoe Dawes 9 Comments
David Hockney looking at a picture of fellow Yorkshireman Alan Bennett – photo Salts Mill You may have heard of, or even been to see, the new David Hockney exhibition at Tate Britain in London. One of this country’s most loved and respected artists, Hockney was born in Bradford in 1937,...
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RV Nk'Mip campground Osoyoos
Adventure, Blog trip, North America

Top Tips for your RV (motorhome) road trip in Canada

October 19, 2016 by Zoe Dawes 20 Comments
It looked a lot bigger than I had imagined. It also looked a lot prettier, covered in views of Canada’s splendid scenery. “Don’t worry, you’ll be fine. Once you get on the road, you’ll soon forget its size and be enjoying yourself behind the wheel.” I was at the Cruise Canada pick-up centre...
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Culture, Festival, History, UK

It only happens every Preston Guild …

September 18, 2012 by Guest Author 5 Comments
Barry McCann explains the history of a northern tradition that dates back centuries and illustrates it with some of photos from this year’s celebrations. Mayor of Preston in Guild Hall Procession There is a saying in Lancashire that goes “Once every Preston Guild” which is probably unfamiliar to anyone outside the county....
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The Laxey Wheel Isle of Man = photo Zoe Dawes
Blog trip, Culture, Holiday, Top Tips

7 quirky things to do on the Isle of Man

April 22, 2013 by Zoe Dawes 31 Comments
With his hands clutching his long, flowing coat tightly around him, Sir William Hillary (1771-1841) stands high above Douglas Harbour, ready to face everything the weather can throw at him.  As founder of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution he was well aware of the changeable  meteorological temperament of his home,...
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Scotland, World Travel Blogger

Top 10 Tips for North Coast 500 Road Trip in Scotland

April 13, 2018 by Guest Author 9 Comments
In this article in the World Travel Blogger series, photographer Angus Matheson describes The North Coast 500, a memorable road trip he did with his wife in the Highlands of Scotland. North Coast 500 – the greatest motoring adventure in the British Isles North Coast 500 In 2015 the North Coast...
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Asia, Blog trip, World Heritage Site

World Heritage ‘Toy Train’: enjoy a unique Indian rail journey to Shimla

March 27, 2018 by Zoe Dawes 5 Comments
The Toy Train to Shimla As we clattered along the narrow track, the mountains gradually emerged like shy ballerinas peeking out from behind a curtain of lush green foliage. Glimpsed intermittently at first, the foothills of the mightiest mountain range on earth rose amidst tiny hamlets and towering pine trees....
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Europe, Top Tips, World Travel Blogger

Quirky things to do in Lisbon, the must-see capital of Portugal

January 22, 2018 by Zoe Dawes 8 Comments
In our latest ‘World Travel Blogger‘ article, Canadian writer Cindy Baker shares her favourite things to do the beautiful city of Lisbon, capital of Portugal. The clatter of old trams, the smell of sardines on the grill, the haunting melancholy of fado music. In Lisbon, these traditions combine with a...
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Literature, QT Review

Quirky Travel Poem: ‘The Owl and the Pussy Cat’ by Edward Lear

January 14, 2017 by Zoe Dawes 4 Comments
Oh, to go to sea in a beautiful pea-green boat … The classic children’s poem, The Owl and the Pussycat by Edward Lear, has been a family favourite for many years; I used to read it to my son, Alex, at bedtime. It weaves its quirky magic in every line, taking us...
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