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Europe, Festival, Holiday

5 reasons to enjoy the Fiesta dels Tres Tombs in Barcelona

January 11, 2014 by Guest Author 8 Comments
Spanish fiestas and cavalcades are amongst the most amazing in the world and one of their most incredible to watch is the Fiesta del Tres Tombs de Sant Antoni which takes place annually in Barcelona in January . Horse drawn carriages – by Vilanova i la Geltrú If you fancy an early holiday and...
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Europe, Shopping, Top Tips

Top vintage shops in Berlin

January 9, 2014 by Guest Author 3 Comments
Vintage shops in Berlin Hipsters are flocking to Berlin in droves these days so it’s no wonder second-hand and vintage shops seem to be popping up everywhere. From the worn furniture in the trendy Weserstrasse bars to the grungy outfits proudly paraded through the streets of Kreuzberg, the German capital has...
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Holiday, Outdoors, Top Tips

Turkish Delight in Yalikavak on the Bodrum Peninsula

January 7, 2014 by Guest Author 9 Comments
Yalikavak has always been a popular place to get away to, but the careful planning, expansion and investment in the area will see it become one of the top destinations in Turkey.  Situated along the north-west coast of the beautiful Bodrum Peninsula, Yalikavak started with humble beginnings as a picturesque...
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New Year Quotes - The Quirky Traveller
Festival, Personal

10 quirky quotes for the New Year

December 31, 2013 by Zoe Dawes 2 Comments
New Year Quotes New Year is a time to look back and forwards, reflecting and reviewing. It’s also a time of celebration, frolics, fireworks and maybe some New Year resolutions.  Here are 10 of my favourite quirky quotes for the New Year – funny, inspiring and true! 1. “Youth is when...
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North America, Outdoors, Top Tips

The American Experience: Three National Parks across the USA

December 19, 2013 by Guest Author 1 Comment
Death ValleyMesa Verde National ParkColoradoGreat Smokey Mountains National Park Great Smokey Mountains National Park The North American continent offers a wealth of cultural experiences and astonishing nature sights and parks stretching over 3,000 miles from the American East Coast’s forestry landscape, through the grasslands of the Mid West, the Rocky...
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History, Top Tips, UK

Brief guide to accessible National Trust sites in England

December 18, 2013 by Guest Author 3 Comments
Britain is home to many historic buildings, gardens, coastlines, forests and villages. The National Trust works hard to preserve these places and spaces, allowing the public to enjoy them in all their glory. The vast majority of National Trust sites have some form of wheelchair access, and with this in...
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Culture, Festival, UK

The festive sparkle of Manchester Christmas Market

December 16, 2013 by Zoe Dawes 7 Comments
“Oh Mummy, PLEASE can we get that baby Jesus scene – it’s so nice.”  The little girl, wrapped up in a bright blue duffle coat, gazes longingly at a Nativity Scene carved from wood.  Mary and Joseph stand beneath a couple of palm trees on either side of tiny crib,...
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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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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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