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Tag Archives: England
Places that call my name
When we start talking about travel, people often ask me which place was my favorite. Much like the Duggar family refusing to name the best kid in the bunch, I find it impossible to choose one favorite travel destination. I … Continue reading
Posted in Travel
Tagged Aix-en-Provence, Bamberg Germany, England, Italy, Lucca, York, Yorkshire
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Taste of “tango” and scary food in Yorkshire
I think it’s fun when I travel to a new place and find a connection I wasn’t expecting. That happened to me last fall when I visited Yorkshire. As I looked at a map to determine the route from York … Continue reading
Posted in Travel
Tagged BBC, England, Fish and Chips, Last Tango in Halifax, Mushy Peas, PBS, Skipton, WVIZ Cleveland, Yorkshire
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Another door opens; a book to recommend, and a fresh start.
You know the saying. When one door closes, another door opens. I’ve been feeling pretty discouraged about another project that isn’t looking promising. Then I picked up this book my cousin gave me for my birthday in April: At the … Continue reading
I’m a believer
So, I went to York and have to tell you – first and foremost – that this is a wonderful, charming, fascinating destination. LOVED it. York is picturesque, full of things to see and do, and is so easy to … Continue reading
Posted in Travel, Uncategorized
Tagged England, ghosts, haunting, Roman soldiers, travel, Treasurer’s House, York, Yorkshire
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Your travelin’ shoes
I think the most important thing you wear, and pack, will be your shoes on any trip you take. When I go overseas, I do my best to travel light – but I firmly believe, and recommend, that you always … Continue reading
So, you’re the first to hear
I have been noodling around with the idea of starting a niche travel company for years. I bought an online tutorial on how to set one up and occasionally daydreamed about how I’d actually do such a thing. I didn’t … Continue reading
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Tagged arts, crafts, England, felting, Isle of Man, Lake District, Liverpool, new business, niche travel, travel business, wool, York, Yorkshire
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Bill Bryson makes me laugh wherever he goes . . .
Since I will be traveling over the next five days (work, not adventures), I’m going to pop in a little book recommendation before I head to Nashville. Maybe I’ll write about Nashville when I return but to be honest, when … Continue reading
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Tagged Bill Bryson, England, Gaylord Opryland, humor writing, Nashville, travel memoir, travel memoirs
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