travel
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Germany: A Football Fans Delight
In recent years, Germany has become a prime destination for fans of football. Many UK football fans are starting to take in European cities that have strong links to football. There, they can enjoy a cultural city break, whilst also enjoying either a stadium tour, or a matchday package,watching one of Europe’s top football teams in action. I did this myself a few years ago when I went to Barcelona to tour the Nou Camp stadium and museum, whilst also enjoying a few days at the beach in Santa Susanna. This year I am turning my attention to one of the European giants when it comes to football, Germany. The…
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Art Deco is 100.
Art Deco is 100! Yes it is 100 years since the Paris exhibition that launched the name of this most modernistic of styles of architecture, fashion and jewellery that took its cues from geometric shapes and patterns, from Egyptian motifs and from streamlined ideas that incorporated the brightest and boldest of colours. It was a style that was perfect for the bright young things of the 1920’s Jazz Age, but also worked well with those bias cut styles of the 1930’s era (where most of the episodes of the Agatha Christie Poirot series were set), and then had a massive resurgence in the 1960’s – think Biba with its gold…
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The Agatha Christie Gallery At The Torquay Museum
I have wanted to visit the Torquay Museum for many years now, and this year, I finally got my chance. My interest in the Torquay Museum is, of course, linked to Agatha Christie. The Torquay Museum is the only museum in the UK with a permanent, dedicated, Agatha Christie gallery. Agatha was born in Torquay and her affection Devon in general, and the towns of the English Riviera in particular, never faded, her holiday home Greenway was in nearby Galmpton. This museum is one of the highlights on the Agatha Christie trail that takes in key sites in the town related to the author, although, it has to be said,…
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Agatha Christie’s Greenway – A Photo Story
Agatha Christie’s holiday home Greenway, is just the most beautiful, idyllic place. A mansion on the river Dart that still has the feel of a much loved family home, it’s setting and grounds served as inspiration for Dead Man’s Folly *(the body was found in the boathouse), and ‘Five Little Pigs‘*, where the Battery was a key setting. Greenway is now in the control of the National Trust, and visitors can enjoy all the house, the setting and its vast grounds, getting a feel of what made Agatha, a Devon girl born and bred, tick. You do not need to book to go to Greenway, but you must book a…
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Top 5 European Destinations
Europe is a Heaven personified on Earth that offers thrilling experiences and unforgettable journeys for adventure enthusiasts. The Alpine ranges of Switzerland offer unparalleled skiing and hiking experiences which you can truly experience by travelling, and enjoying the route from Geneva to Verbier. In Turkey, you can try hot air ballooning and witness a bird’s eye view of the ethereal landscape of Cappadocia. The Pyrenees in Spain is a world-famous hotspot for skiers and hikers to enjoy untamed thrills. For those who want to find adventure amidst Nature, Norway’s fjords and northern lights are ideal. Iceland’s volcanic terrain presents unmatched opportunities for exploring the glaciers and geothermal springs. Here are…
