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7 quirky things to do on the Isle of Man
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...
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A magical mystery tour of Montreal’s culinary heritage
Mrs Chin started spinning the long piece of white sugar dough so fast it was impossible to see, counting aloud as her hands twirled and doubled the number of strands – 2, 4, 8, 16, 32, 64, 128, 256,...
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Go to Hell at quirky Gao Miao Temple in Zhongwei, China
In her second contribution, this month’s World Travel Blogger is Shara Johnson. She lives in Nederland, USA and travels all over the world. Here she describes a VERY quirky Chinese temple in the heart...
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The Menorcan Horse – black beauty of the Balearics
“The wind of heaven is that which blows between a horse’s ears.” Arabian Proverb Son Martorellet stables The Menorcan Horse is groomed and pampered like the equine rock star it is. In the stable the...
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Ukraine Days in Kiev – city of passionate perfection
Through a half-open doorway drifted the divine sound of strong male voices harmonising in choral perfection … Magnetically drawn towards the sound, I discovered a timeless scene of elaborate ornament...
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The festive sparkle of Manchester Christmas Market
“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...
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The recipe for perfect English pancakes – thanks Mum
Pancake Day (or Shrove Tuesday for some): what’s not to love? The simple joy of eating freshly cooked English pancakes topped with sugar and lemon, rolled into a cylinder and cut into four easy to eat...
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Traditional South Tyrol food and wine with a gastronomic twist
“You may not remember the name, but you will certainly remember the experience.” So said Karl Meir as we stood outside his large wooden farm house, gazing across the green ribbon of Val di...
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‘Twas the Night before Christmas …’ a magical festive poem
‘The Night Before Christmas’ Grandreams pop-up book I can still remember the simple joy of reading ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas’ to my six-month old son as he lay in his cot on Christmas Eve. His...
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Cheerful ‘Chalandamarz’ festival in St Moritz
The sound of children’s laughter ricochets along the road as round the corner comes a long processions of tiny tots, youngsters and teenagers, brightly dressed in colourful traditional Swiss costumes....
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5 compelling reasons to visit remarkable Rwanda
Rwanda hills Known as the ‘Land of a Thousand Hills‘, Rwanda is quite simply one of the most beautiful countries I have visited. Its landscape is captivating, its lush, green hills rolling endlessly...
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Festive treats at a traditional Christmas Market in Bavaria
Rottacher Christmas Market and Maximilian, King of Bavaria Clasping a mug of hot glüwein, I looked up at the King of Bavaria, who was sporting a very fine crown of stars. He was welcoming visitors to...
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Perth Harbour: discover Aboriginal traditions in Western Australia
Walter McGuire “Welcome to the land of the Nyungar People. Where we stand today would have originally been the river …” Walter McGuire greeted us in the language of his ancestors at Elizabeth Quay on...
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The festive sparkle of Manchester Christmas Market
“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...
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The recipe for perfect English pancakes – thanks Mum
Pancake Day (or Shrove Tuesday for some): what’s not to love? The simple joy of eating freshly cooked English pancakes topped with sugar and lemon, rolled into a cylinder and cut into four easy to eat...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Traditional South Tyrol food and wine with a gastronomic twist
“You may not remember the name, but you will certainly remember the experience.” So said Karl Meir as we stood outside his large wooden farm house, gazing across the green ribbon of Val di...
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‘Twas the Night before Christmas …’ a magical festive poem
‘The Night Before Christmas’ Grandreams pop-up book I can still remember the simple joy of reading ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas’ to my six-month old son as he lay in his cot on Christmas Eve. His...
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Cheerful ‘Chalandamarz’ festival in St Moritz
The sound of children’s laughter ricochets along the road as round the corner comes a long processions of tiny tots, youngsters and teenagers, brightly dressed in colourful traditional Swiss costumes....
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5 compelling reasons to visit remarkable Rwanda
Rwanda hills Known as the ‘Land of a Thousand Hills‘, Rwanda is quite simply one of the most beautiful countries I have visited. Its landscape is captivating, its lush, green hills rolling endlessly...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Festive treats at a traditional Christmas Market in Bavaria
Rottacher Christmas Market and Maximilian, King of Bavaria Clasping a mug of hot glüwein, I looked up at the King of Bavaria, who was sporting a very fine crown of stars. He was welcoming visitors to...
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