adventures
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What To Take To A Festival
Friday marks the starts of Glastonbury 2015. I have already started seeing photos on Facebook and Instragram of people arriving at the festival. As someone who attended Glastonbury last year, I expected to feel envy that I’m not going to be there this year, but I’m actually quite relieved, as I get to sleep in a warm bed and drink tea! I’m also pleased not to be experiencing the long drop toilets (try using them in the dark) and trying to dodge hypothermia. Plus I have done my fair share of muddy festivals already this year, with Download two weeks ago and the torrential rain splattered British Summer Time last…
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New York New York
A short while ago, I was lucky enough to make a short trip to New York. This was second visit, my first being back in 2006. I’ve been aching to go back so grabbed the opportunity with both hands to go back when I could. And I’m so glad I did. New York had been experiencing some snow showers before we came, however it was clear and dry when we arrived, albeit it very chilly. The first night we got in quite late and the journey and the time difference was affecting us, so we mainly interested in grabbing something to eat. As it happened, the hotel where we were…
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Christmas Markets
A few weeks ago, I was lucky enough to visit both Winter Wonderland and the Mill Street Winter Fair in Cambridge. The Mill Street Fair was a lovely day out, with shops and restaurants selling food all along the road. There was, of course, the traditional stalls, as well as street entertainment. It was quite busy, but not too much. My friend and I even ducked into a church to listen to a choir and have a go on their tombola. I am definitely interested in going next year! Winter Wonderland in Hyde Park, London is a different kettle of fish. Now in its 7th year, it is a popular…
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Poland Adventures
I’ve been travelling again, this time to Poland. Technically I’ve also been travelling to Leicester and Norwich, however I’ve decided to blog about my Polish odyssey instead. When I told people I was visiting Poland, I got a lot of blank looks and questions of “why do you want to go there?” (to be honest, I get asked that question with a lot of places I go to). But why not Poland? First of all. Warsaw should be on anyone’s must visit list, as it is historically and visually compelling. Packed to the brim with culture and energy, I could’ve happily spent weeks in Warsaw but had to make do…
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I am very bad. …
I am very bad. I haven’t updated this blog for quite a long time. In my defence, I have been on holiday…to Canada. We visited the French speaking part i.e Quebec and Montreal. We also visited Toronto, Niagara Falls (my 2nd time!) and Ottawa. It was fabulous! Just in case you don’t believe me, here’s a photo of Ottawa: It’s so beautiful. Ottawa is such a hidden gem in Canada, it is the Capital, but no one ever talks about it. Quebec was also fabbo. I could return there tomorrow. It has a delightful European charm and felt like a fairy tale. Again, here are a few piccies: …
