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Lady Welcomes the Olympic Torch
Blog: A Lady in London - 21 May 2012
The Olympic torch has arrived in Britain. It will journey on an 8,000-mile trip around the country for 70 days, passing within 10 miles of 95% of the UK population as it travels to London for the games. The flame will not only pass through the streets of many UK towns and cities, but also [...]
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Retreat weekend, The Barn, Devon
Blog: No Beaten Path - 5 May 2012
Reading, resting, renewal, revival - all in 48 hours.
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Cliff walks and country houses – in Cornwall (and a bit of Devon)
Blog: Heather on her travels - 20 November 2011
It was supposed to be a summer break, but my friend couldn’t make it and so we re-booked for October. In August I’d planned a lovely country house hotel; relaxing with a glass of wine on the terrace; walking the cliff paths; exploring the stately homes and gardens of Cornwall. In October it was all [...]
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An English summer- more scones, less ignorance please
Blog: Kampala Days (Diary of a Mzungu) - 6 August 2011
Ahhh… Devon in the summer. Seagulls cry overhead in a blue sky wisped with white and I’m instantly transported to childhood holidays by the sea. Grockles* crowd outside the cake shop window drooling as they peer in at the homemade Victoria sandwich cake and the giant date slices. The rounded peaks of the Lemon Meringue [...]
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Europe with Kids — The Ultimate Guide
Blog: My Little Nomads - 16 July 2011
The best destinations in Europe for kids and families. Detailed information for planning your trip.
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Love in Tuscany; Love in England
Blog: A Traveler's Library - 1 June 2011
Destinations: Devon, England and a bit of Tuscany, Italy Book: The Mermaid Garden by Santa Montefiore (NEW May, 2011) [U.S. Title] The House by the Sea [British Title] We get a double romance here–the story of two generations. And we get to travel to two countries. Even more appropriately for A Traveler’s Library, the main action of [...]This content is a post from: A Traveler's Library To comment on this post or search for related information, click on the link to A Traveler's Library.
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Travels of 2010
Blog: Sophie's World - 27 December 2010
Looking back on the travelling year 2010, I see I didn’t stick with my plans. Nothing new there. Instead, I went with the flow – and cheap flights. So here...Travels of 2010 is a post from Sophie's World
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Five delights of Dartmouth, Devon
Blog: Tom Hall: London - 18 May 2010
Dartmouth in Devon is a little slice of heaven. It may have moved me to poetry but the place compels others to sell up their urban existences and decamp here, buying a boat and an expensive piece of real estate in the process. The town may be safe haven for yachties and well-off retirees, but [...]
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Walking on Exmoor and staying at Catsheys luxury B
Blog: Heather on her travels - 23 May 2009
One of my favourite things is to go for a walk on the wild side on the Moors of Devon, but where my huband would like nothing better than to camp beside the river, I look forward to a little luxury at the end of the day. Luckily on our recent child-free weekend break, we came [...]
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The Mason’s arms at Knowstone, Devon - Michelin stars all round
Blog: Heather on her travels - 6 May 2009
How could you tell that the Mason’s Arms at Knowstone in Devon has a Michelin star although it looks like any other pictureque thatched Devon inn? One clue is when the chef in immaculate whites with his name embroidered on the chest greets you as you pass the front door. Second is the large number of [...]
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Dinner at the Stag Inn at Rackenford - in Devon
Blog: Heather on her travels - 3 May 2009
If you’re driving through North Devon, perhaps heading for the beautiful beaches of north and west Devon, then stop for dinner at the Stag Inn at Rackenford. We were on our way for a Bank Holiday weekend break in Devon and it was recommended by the hosts at our stylish B & B. I’ve taken to [...]
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