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How to enjoy a U.K. road trip
When it comes to travelling, most people in the UK take a look at cheap flights to other, often sunnier corners of the globe. However, it’s well worth remembering that the UK is a fantastic tourist destination in its own right and can offer plenty by way of adventure. Indeed, people who take staycations within…
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Visiting Chester and a walk around the walls
The highlight of our recent short break in Cheshire was definitely the day we spent in Chester. We decided to take on the challenge of the two mile city wall walk and found it gave us a very good bird’s eye view of the city. Chester which is situated near the Welsh border on the…
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A private tour of Westminster Abbey
I returned to London last weekend to visit my son and take a private tour of Westminster Abbey. Disclosure I am an affiliate for GetyourGuide. If anyone books a tour through my link, I get a small commission. Recently, they offered me the chance to preview an activity in London in exchange for an honest…
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Simple Tips for moving to London
There are plenty of great places around the world, sure, but some shine a little brighter than others. Cities like Tokyo, New York, and Paris rightly have a big and well-earned reputation. Here in the UK, we have our own contender for ‘world’s best city.’ London might not be for everyone’s taste, it’s true, but…
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A Spring walk through Kensington Gardens and Hyde Park
London has eight Royal Parks and I think all London visitors should try to visit at least two or three of them. They each have a distinct character and charm. This week for Natalie’s weekend coffee share I am going to invite you to join me in Kensington gardens and Hyde Park which form part…
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Exploring more of West London, Regents Canal and Regents Park
The Regency period is very much back in fashion thanks to a certain Netflix series. Last weekend my son Richard and I met up with our “walk in the past walking” group to explore part of Regency London. On Saturday We walked about six miles from Paddington Station along Regent’s canal and through Regent’s Park.…
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The seven saints of St. Paul’s Bristol art trail
This month millions of people have been forced to flee Ukraine by the Russian invasion and have had to seek sanctuary in a foreign land. As we watch the terrible scenes unfold on our television screens it is important that we reflect on some of the difficulties that they are likely to face and how…