travel
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The weird and wonderful world of Iceland
Earlier in the year I wrote about my bucket list destination of Iceland. I have a real love for the beautiful land of fire and ice, of the glorious scenery, the geysers, the stalagmites, the landscapes that span from mountains and glaciers to expanses of cold sea. In my earlier post I looked at some of the most popular, and traditional places to visit during a trip, but Iceland is truly a weird and wonderful land, and there are so many other places and experiences to enjoy that are far away from the beaten track. Whether you are a lover of Halloween, or of Christmas, or just a football fan…
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Travel Focus – Wonderful Singapore
Continuing with my travel series of wonderful places to visit I am turning my attention to Singapore, the jewel in Malaysia’s crown. Singapore is one of the best places I have visited, with gleaming pavements, a ban on chewing gum, and old colonial style buildings carefully meshing into an ultra modern city. Whether you want to enjoy the vibrant culture of Chinatown, hark back to the empire at the Raffles Hotel, or even just shop until you drop on Orchid Road, Singapore is an amazing place that you will want to visit again and again. The Raffles Hotel Yes, it is a cheesy tourist trap, but having a Singapore Sling…
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Embracing the London Lifestyle
No matter whether you are a tourist or a seasoned Londoner, the chances are that you will be familiar with the chic style and refined class that make up life in the city. London is one of the most famous cities in the world, and accordingly, its lifestyle is commonly portrayed in the media, causing many people to dream about what it would be like to live in this vibrant city. The numerous London attractions, from museums and art galleries, to theatres and restaurants, make it a city that is never less than buzzing. Of course, while this dream vision of the capital may be somewhat exaggerated, the truth is…
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My Favourite Holiday Moment
When our thoughts turn to Spring, a lot of people also turn their thoughts to their Summer holiday. Whether you are planning a long haul trip, something with a short flight, or even a UK break, a holiday is a time to create wonderful new memories, and our choice of destination can often be influenced by previous, fabulous holidays. I have yet to book for this year, but have been browsing and have often found a cheaper deal here. One of the places we have been considering is Cyprus, where we not only spent our holiday over the last couple of years, but also watched my little brother get married.…
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The power of a slogan t-shirt!
This weekend I have experienced the full power of the slogan t-shirt. An item of clothing that Iwould never wear under normal circumstances, the slogan t-shirt is a modern classic, immortalised by Katherine Hamnett designs in the 1980’s. Who could forget Wham wearing ‘Choose Life’ tees whilst singing ‘Wake me up before you go go‘, or ‘Frankie says relax’ tees that were worn by everyone, including my 6 year old sister, totally in ignorance of the controversy behind Frankie goes to Hollywood, and that song. Katherine Hamnett famously meet Margaret Thatcher whilst wearing her slogan tee – shirt, keeping her politics close to her chest. Slogan tees saw a revival…
