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Solo Travel Destination: Anglesey, Wales
Blog: Solo Traveler - 22 May 2012
Ancient castles, seaside villages, beautiful views and stunning sunsets are just some of the reasons that Anglesey, Wales is recommended by this Solo Travel Society member.
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Devil’s Bridge
Blog: Sophie's World - 21 March 2012
Devil's Bridge (Welsh: Pontafyrnach, 'the bridge over the Mynach') is enchanting and eerie, and an absolute must if you’re in Aberystwyth. Devil’s Bridge is a post from Sophie's World
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music from Wales: Fernhill
Blog: Music Road - 1 March 2012
1 March is Saint David's Day. Saint David is the patron saint of the country of Wales.With the wedding of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, you might have heard more about the country of Wales than you usually do. The Duke’s father is titled the Prince of Wales, for one thing. The Duke is serving with a rescue unit of the Royal Air Force based in Anglesey, for another, and the couple have chosen to live near there. There is more to Wales than its recent royal highlighting, of course.
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Our winter weekend on the Gower in Wales – Langland and Caswell Bay – video
Blog: Heather on her travels - 19 February 2012
It was February, it was cold and threatening snow in Bristol but we were off to Wales to spend a weekend on the Gower and celebrate my husband’s birthday with the family. My oldest son has just started university at Swansea which is the gateway to the Gower peninsula in South Wales (the bit that [...]
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Walls of the Town of Conwy in Northern Wales
Blog: Everything Everywhere - 15 January 2012
Originally posted on the Everything Everywhere Travel Blog. Discover great travel quotes.
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From Aberystwyth With Love
Blog: Sophie's World - 8 January 2012
Hello and welcome to Aber. Many people know very little about Aberystwyth, so I thought I'd share some of my Aber faves. I hope you enjoy it!From Aberystwyth With Love is a post from Sophie's World
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A very Welsh Adventure
Blog: HAPPYTIMEBLOG - 5 January 2012
Backpacking around the world HappytimeBlog | A very Welsh AdventureBackpacking in Wales can be an exhilarating experience for the first time trekker or the backpacking expert. A hiker's map is a great item to start with, as some trails can be confusing, unmarked, and just plain inconvenient. Prepare ahead to avoid frustration later.
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UNESCO World Heritage Site #169: Pontcysyllte Aqueduct and Canal
Blog: Everything Everywhere - 27 December 2011
From the World Heritage inscription: The Pontcysyllte Canal is a remarkable example of the construction of a human-engineered waterway in a difficult geographical environment, at the end of the 18th century and the start of the 19th century. It required extensive and boldly conceived civil engineering works. The Pontcysyllte Aqueduct is a pioneering masterpiece of [...]
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The Walking Culture of Anglesey, Wales
Blog: Solo Traveler - 23 November 2011
Solo Travel lends itself to the joys of walking. Breathe in the beauty of Anglesey, Wales as I explore the nature and purpose of walking.
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Surf Lessons: The Good, the Bad and the Downright Ugly
Blog: Inside the Travel Lab - 16 September 2011
Men form a semi-circle on the sand, arching their backs and turning their faces towards the sun. But this isn't a wellness retreat or a yoga lesson. It's surfing. And this is a surf lesson...Surf Lessons: The Good, the Bad and the Downright Ugly first appeared on Inside the Travel Lab. Head over there for more juicy fresh travel goodness. Or, you know, something you might like to read...
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Becoming a Sexy Surfer…It’s All About The Clothes
Blog: Inside the Travel Lab - 12 September 2011
Somehow, my vision of becoming a sexy surfer babe didn’t involve this...Becoming a Sexy Surfer…It’s All About The Clothes first appeared on Inside the Travel Lab. Head over there for more juicy fresh travel goodness. Or, you know, something you might like to read...
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A Waterproof, Shockproof Camera – The Olympus TG-610 Review
Blog: Inside the Travel Lab - 6 September 2011
How does a camera fare when you kayak, snorkel, coasteer and more? Here's how...A Waterproof, Shockproof Camera – The Olympus TG-610 Review first appeared on Inside the Travel Lab. Head over there for more juicy fresh travel goodness. Or, you know, something you might like to read...
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Interview: Author, Actress, Musician
Blog: A Traveler's Library - 17 August 2011
Note: Please mosey on over to Mara Purl site and see her big rave about A Traveler’s Library. Thanks Mara!! Destination: Central coast, California Book: by Mara Purl I am reading What the Heart Knows in a pdf copy that was supplied to reviewers by the publisher. It is a combination mystery/romance/contemporary novel set in California, [...]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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Lady in Llandudno
Blog: A Lady in London - 8 August 2011
As my train trundles west along the north Wales coastline, I am in awe of the landscapes. On one side is the beach, rife with holidaymakers, beach umbrellas, and children running with buckets and spades. On the other are the thick green hills, which, if I watch patiently, reveal the turrets of ancient castles nestled [...]
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Shock and Awe: An Adventure Weekend from London
Blog: Vagabond3 - 31 July 2011
As I stood alone on the platform for the last train from London to arrive, I was relieved. Bob and I were spending the weekend in Wales with an adventure group tour and after a small snafu (Bob missed the first train earlier that morning), he was here to join me for what I knew would be an amazing weekend. As people started getting off the train, I first spotted my friend...
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My 7 links
Blog: Sophie's World - 10 July 2011
Katie at Tripbase has put together a fun, new blog challenge to unite bloggers (from all sectors) in a joint endeavor to share lessons learned and create a bank of...My 7 links is a post from Sophie's World
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Carnival of Cities for 1 June 2011 – from Abu Dhabi to Athens
Blog: Sophie's World - 1 June 2011
Welcome! I’m happy to host this edition of the Carnival of Cities! After publishing the 18 May 2011 edition on Perceptive Travel Blog, Sheila Scarborough handed the baton to me....Carnival of Cities for 1 June 2011 – from Abu Dhabi to Athens is a post from Sophie's World
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Tretower Court and Castle
Blog: Sophie's World - 26 May 2011
Heading from Hay-on-Wye towards Cardiff, we’re again sidetracked. Driving along A479 in the Welsh national park Brecon Beacons, we suddenly spot the ruins of an ancient castle. Despte the bright...Tretower Court and Castle is a post from Sophie's World
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The longest place name in the world?
Blog: Sophie's World - 12 May 2011
My daughters love Dublin. So after exploring northern Wales for a few days, we decided we’d take the ferry to Ireland for the day and headed for Holyhead. We never...The longest place name in the world? is a post from Sophie's World
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I Have A Confession To Make…
Blog: Inside the Travel Lab - 29 April 2011
I watched the Royal Wedding and it made me smile. So what, you may be thinking. So did two billion people across the planet, according to stats from the BBC this morning. People travelled across the world, queued since 4 am and campaigned to become Prime Minister just so they could watch. What did you do? Well
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5 Awesome Thrill Seeking Things To Do Around The World
Blog: Canada's Adventure Couple - 24 February 2011
Anthony of the Travel Tart writes about five thrill seeking activities that he enjoyed on his travels around the world. He writes about offeat and weird aspects of travel, but also the odd Adventure Travel activity here and there too.5 Awesome Thrill Seeking Things To Do Around The World is a post from: The Planet D: Canada's Adventure Couple
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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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Shock and Awe: An Adventure Weekend from London
Blog: Vagabond3 - 6 December 2010
As I stood alone on the platform for the last train from London to arrive, I was relieved. Bob and I were spending the weekend in Wales with an adventure group tour and after a small snafu (Bob missed the first train earlier that morning), he was here to join me for what I knew would be [...]
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Table mountains in Wales and Cape Town
Blog: Green Point Greenie - 23 October 2010
In the photo is Table Mountain. No not our beloved Table Mountain in Cape Town. This one is in Wales. This Table Mountain is in the Brecon Beacons National Park and is about 600 metres high.
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An Idiot Abroad – NEW Travel Show On Sky1 With Ricky Gervais
Blog: As We Travel - 19 October 2010
I’ve been waiting for this show to come out for weeks now, and finally it’s here, the funniest travel tv show ever – An idiot abroad – (you can watch the trailer below) Ricky Gervais is one of my favorite comedians (although nobody beats Mr Ross Noble), and knowing that he would produce a travel [...] Related posts:Shanghai 2010 World Expo – A Green Freak Show?
