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“Travel can be one of the most rewarding forms of introspection.” Lawrence Durrell


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Apples never fall – book review

Liane Moriarty’s “Apples Never Fall” is a gripping and…

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The Art of Travel by Alain de Botton (book review)

It is said not to judge a book by…

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Key Factors You Should Consider When Moving to a Different City

Choosing to move to a different city can be…

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5 blogging lessons learned from Heather Armstrong aka Dooce

Heather Armstrong is an American blogger, author, and social…

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Remembering Heather Armstrong (Dooce): A Pioneer in Blogging and Mental Health Advocacy.

Few hours ago I have read with great sadness…

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The Nordic Theory of Everything (book review)

The Nordic Theory of Everything – In Search of…

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Travel movie review: Holiday in the wild

“Holiday in the Wild” is a 2019 romantic comedy…

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Little Men (1998) – Saturday film review

The 1998 film “Little Men” is an adaptation of…

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the idle traveler in paris

What type of toxic people you should avoid

There is no doubt that we are a social…

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7 Life Lessons you could learn travelling to London

Learn how to start anew. Big time. Travelling to…

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The Grand Tour of Ireland in 10 days

Ireland is a unique and fascinating country, with a…

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Milton Keynes from above

Pros and cons of living in Milton Keynes

Milton Keynes was established in 1967 as a “new…

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Hotel Reviews


Get practical advice based on our own experience and adventures.



Morgan hotel in London

Situated in Central London on Bloomsbury Road pretty close to the British Museum, the Morgan Hotel…

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Travel Hacking: Tenerife

Puerto de la cruz

Jobs fill your pocket, but adventures fill your soul.

Jamie Lyn Beatty

Trips


Journeys worth making for the culinary (or liquid) delights alone.


The Art of Travel by Alain de Botton (book review)

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Key Factors You Should Consider When Moving to a Different City

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5 blogging lessons learned from Heather Armstrong aka Dooce

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Remembering Heather Armstrong (Dooce): A Pioneer in Blogging and Mental Health Advocacy.

Continue Reading Remembering Heather Armstrong (Dooce): A Pioneer in Blogging and Mental Health Advocacy.

Films & Books Reviews


Create memories with these extraordinary experiences when you get there.


The Art of Travel by Alain de Botton (book review)

The Nordic Theory of Everything (book review)

Travel movie review: Holiday in the wild

Little Men (1998) – Saturday film review

Murder in Paradise

Lunch in Paris: A love story, with recipes (book review)

Almost French – book review

A room with a view

the idle traveler in paris

The idle traveller – book review

the terminal

The terminal

Maidentrip – around the world in a sailboat

Twelve Days in Persia

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