At what age do you stop thinking that September is the start of the school year? I still buy school year diaries because I have a hard time breaking this habit. Forget about January. Nothing new happens in January. January becomes increasingly cold, dark, and gloomy. But September is full of new beginnings, fresh starts, …
Guy Fawkes Night, or Bonfire Night as we now call it, is one of Britain’s very strange traditions and has no meaning to any country other than its own. So what is Bonfire Night? Simply put, Bonfire Night is held on November 5th, when each community lights a huge bonfire and destroys part of the …
I took part in a triathlon in London yesterday, so my back and legs hurt, and I’m writing this feeling tired in a way I haven’t felt since I was a child. Anyone who has ever participated in any type of sporting event knows how amazing it feels when you cross the finish line and …
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Yes, you read that right. I’m planning to go to Mexico this weekend! I know, that sounds crazy, right? In fact, I think this might be the craziest trip I’ve ever taken. I will fly directly to Cancun on a private jet on Friday afternoon (tomorrow). I’m sorry, can I say it again? Private jet! …
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Holidays before blogging was born As a travel blogger, I strive to make the most of every trip I take. I take photos of everything, note important facts, visit all the important monuments and sights, try all the gastronomy and chat with all the locals for an “insider opinion”. I’ll do everything written in the …
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The thought of spending Christmas at Bondi Beach makes most people swoon. Imagine relaxing on the golden sands, soaking up the sun, drinking a cold beer, and opening your Christmas goodies. Sure, we may have to replace the good old turkey dinner with some Australian BBQ, but it’s something we can get through. I was …
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It’s not often that I find a book I like and end up buying a copy for a friend before I finish reading it. You buy extra copies not because you’re a Little Miss Moneybag or something fancy like that. That’s because I don’t want to share the copy I have, and I don’t want …
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For a peaceful and healthy week of relaxing in the sun, I went to a yoga, Pilates and detox retreat on the beautiful island of Fuerteventura. I knew I would come back rejuvenated, but I didn’t expect to learn so much during my time away. I learned about my body, my health, myself, and so …
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”If you were a biscuit, what would you be?’ “I’ll be the Hobnob. It’ll have chocolate in it, but it’ll have half as much chocolate, so it’ll be a bit naughty, but not too naughty.” There was a pause, silently asking myself why I had just asked Ben Fogle what kind of biscuits he would …
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”I’ve been to South America, China, and India. Where?’ end. It’s just a small 4 letter verb. It’s just a word. It’s bland and has little meaning, so why does it bother me so much? The word “done” isn’t meant to offend anyone, but it cringes when used in this context. How on earth can …
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