12 Gift Ideas for a Travel Addict: Coffee Machines and Wine Glasses?
Gift Ideas for the travel addict can quickly turn to the predictable and cliche, but with a bit of extra thought, you might just strike it lucky!
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Fancy A Cuppa: Lets Talk Travel Moments
It’s amazing what a little bit of imagination and a few travel memories can do!!
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The Last Day of the Holiday: Oh Happy Day, Or a Hard Goodbye?
On the last day of a holiday, are you wishing you could stay a bit longer or raring to get to the airport? I think its probably a sad day for many – but I’m curious to hear whether you agree.
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Lets Talk About India: Animals, Food, Hustlers, Marriage and more…
Push the guide books aside, here’s my first hand round up of thoughts and observations after a first and very worthwhile trip to India.
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The Pink City, Carpets and Palaces: Snapshots of Jaipur India
Snapshots from the iconic Indian Pink City, loved for it’s royally dressed elephants, pink palaces, chamber of mirrors, and endless shopping bazaars.
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I Get Around Round …..🎶 Traffic in India
Traffic in India is not for the faint hearted – its a bikers paradise, a barrage of beeps, the rush hour seems ceaseless, and chaos might just be the new calm.
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All Things Bright and Beautiful: India Loves Colour
Are you curious about India? India and colour go hand in hand, vibrant and flamboyant, cheerfully extrovert. Dull and dismal doesn’t seem to feature. The people, buildings, flowers, the food. When the sun’s out and everything twinkles and gleams, the colours are dazzling and India will certainly give your camera a run for its money!!
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A Solo Trip to India!!!! Leaving my Comfort Zone
Taking a solo trip to India was a welcome escape from the UK’s winter weather and long month of February (even though it’s technically the shortest month, lol). India had been sky high on my bucket list for a very long time and I can honestly say it was everything […]
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Let’s Talk About Malta! 23 Things Worthy of Note
Before heading off on your Malta holiday, here’s a few observations, tips and bits of info that might interest you or prove useful to know if you’re curious about Malta, since the guide books don’t tell you everything!!
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The most Popular Beach in Tobago: Pigeon Point
Pigeon point is the beach that seems to gets all the attention on the Caribbean island of Tobago.
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East of Croydon, Travels through South East Asia: Book Review
Fancy a trip to Vietnam, Cambodia, and China? Sue Perkins will take you there in this book, sharing her wit and charm as she leads us through South East Asia to film a documentary.
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Margate Beach, Kent
British summer time goes hand in hand with a trip to the seaside – and this time I found myself pottering around Margate beach in Kent. When I think of Margate, I instantly think of All 4’s ‘Location Location Location’ since ‘Kirstie and Phil’ always seem to be filming the […]
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A Bahamas Holiday: 12 Reasons why It’s not Just A Pretty Beach!!
The Bahamas has a lot more to it than just beaches – including pineapple festivals, pirates, wine cellars, and snow.
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10 Things to do in The Bahamas
A few ideas to help you plan your Bahamas list of things to do; such as mingling with flamingos at the Adastra Gardens and Zoo, shopping in Bay Street, and wandering through the aquarium at the Atlantis Resort on Paradise Island.
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Seas, Oceans, Waves
Calm, relaxed and at peace, that’s how I feel when I’m near the sea, hearing the waves, feasting on an infinite ocean view, my mind is clearer and thoughts come to me more easily. The sea seems charged with emotion, sometimes it’s still, unassuming and beckoning, then within hours, minutes […]
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Question Time: Overrated Travel Experience?
So where in the world have you been that turned out to be completely overrated? Share your views and help us avoid wasting our time – maybe!
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Dear Morocco
Farewell Morocco, I’ll always have fond memories from our time together, from the Sahara to the souks, High Atlas Mountains, snake charmers, belly dancers and generous tagine!
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22 Rumours about your Morocco Holiday: Setting the Record Straight!
What you need to know about Morocco before your first trip – lets examine the hype. I found most of these 22 rumours to be true!!
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Out And About Morocco #3: Food, Orange Trees, a Mosque and a Medina!
More Moroccan snapshots to inspire your next visit to Morocco; it’s such an interesting country, with something interesting to see or experience wherever you go.
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Comptoir Darna: Marrakech, The Moroccan Restaurant You Don’t Want to miss
One of the most fantastical dining experiences you’ll have in Marrakech., dark, glamorous and intense!
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Out and about Marrakech: The Souks, Headaches from Haggling and a Pharmacy Appointment!
Extreme haggling is highly likely in Marrakech, it wore me flat out – and I think the souks should come with warning signs for getting lost and suffering from haggle exhaustion.
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One Night in the Sahara Desert: Zagora, A Camping Experience
So you want to go camping with Moroccan nomads in the sand dunes of the Sahara Desert, ride camels for transport with a camp fire warm you up and the stars to keep you entertained at night. Well you can in Zagora, Morocco.
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Dear Mauritius
A Dreamy Beach: Ile Aux Cerfs Mauritius
Fancy a Cuppa? Lets Talk About Mauritius
Let’s talk trains, bugs, migrants, rain and tea while we have a natter about Mauritius.
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Mauritius Ebony Rainforest Reserve
The Mauritius ebony rainforest sits in the south of the island, home to the protected ebony tree, the forests are in the Chamarel region. It’s incredible to think that almost all the island used to be covered with ebony trees, before the Dutch exploited it in the 17th century. It […]
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Port Louis the capital of Mauritius, a Metropolis in the tropics
Port Louis, the capital of Mauritius is a bustling world away from the idyllic white beaches and turquoise waters we know and love. Tall office blocks, locals out shopping and working in the city is more the Port Louis scene.
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Coin De Mire Attitude Hotel Mauritius
The Coin De Mire Attitude is a boutique hotel set in garden style plot, just a stones throw away from a beach that offers views of Coin De Mire Island. On arrival you’ll receive a very warm and personal welcome, which extends throughout the stay as it seems the staff […]
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Out and About in Mauritius #4
Next, a quick visit to one of the best sugar factories I’ve see on my travels so far, (well actually it wasn’t quick, it was a pretty long visit given the size of the factory and outside grounds) an interesting tour at the L’Aventure du Sucre (Sugar Adventure), in Pamplemousse Mauritius. You’ll learn […]
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Out and About in Mauritius #3
All this sightseeing works up quite an appetite, so it’s time for some lunch, followed by a bit of rum and jam tasting in Chamarel. The jam was more my thing, I couldn’t resist coming home with a few jars – the guava jam was really really good! But after […]
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Out and About in Mauritius #2
More sightseeing in the south western region of Mauritius, enjoying the views from the popular Black River Gorges National Park, with it’s vast expanse of rainforest before taking in the wonder of the seven coloured earth, at Chamarel. Seven Coloured Earth, Chamarel. Black River Gorges National Park
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The Amazing Story of the Man who Cycled from India to Europe for Love
Flic en Flac Beach
Well all the guide books, blogs, reviews and word of mouth echo the same thing really – ‘when in Mauritius, Flic en Flac beach is the beach of choice’, it’s on the west coast and rated as one of the best beaches in Mauritius and a must on your list […]
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Veranda Grand Baie Hotel: Mauritius
First stop, first impressions – beautiful, and a welcome sight after an 18 hour haul. The Veranda Grand Baie in Mauritius is set amongst lush green surroundings and giant palm trees. Rooms look like little cottages (reminiscent of the Veranda Resort & Spa in Antigua). A huge selling point with […]
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Catch of the Day: Grand Baie Fish Market
This small fish market on the mauritian sea front of Grand Baie caught my eye with the dazzling rainbow of colours laid out beautifully for sale, local fishermen gather here most afternoons to display and sell their day’s catch.
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Fly Away
Amazing Isn’t it amazing that we live in an age where we can just hop on a plane and go more or less anywhere on the planet in matter of hours, or pick up and leave one country and choose to start a new life in another…. Our ability to […]
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When you need a holiday but you can’t have one!
Adventure junkies, beach bums, sun seekers….whoever you are, how do you cope with the lull when there’s no trip in sight?
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Antalya City and Harbour
When in Turkey’s Antalya region, be sure to head down to the city harbour and take in the blue ocean and mountain views, as well as a spot of souvenir shopping and a boat trip if you fancy it.
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Here’s 20 facts about Cuba you don’t really hear about
The Beneficiaries of New U.S.-Cuba Regulations (Re-Blog)
Cuba is more than just cigars and vintage cars – it’ relationship with the rest of the work still raises questions about it’s future in terms of trade and tourism.
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