Deer spotting in Epping Forest
It was a chilly but incredibly sunny winter’s day – the perfect weather to get out into the local woodlands….
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Azerbaijan – Luxury and skiing at Shahdag
It was time to head out of Baku again and back up to the north and the mountains, in the…
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Azerbaijan – Shirvanshahs’ Palace of Baku
Nestled in the heart of Baku, the marvelous Shirvanshah Palace stands as a testament to Azerbaijan’s rich cultural heritage. With…
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Drive up high to the remote village of Xinaliq – Azerbaijan
In the north of Azerbaijan, in the mountainous region of Quba, is one of the highest, most remote villages in…
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The Cuisine and Dining In Azerbaijan
As far as travelling with food in mind, Azerbaijan cuisine is up there in the top of my list of…
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Azerbaijan – Opera and Ballet Theatre Baku
Well, I think we all know now that I do love travelling to Azerbaijan. Not many places I have been…
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A walk from Smardale – a viaduct, a gill and natural beauty
Just a few miles west of Kirkby Stephen is the village of Smardale. It is to here that I have…
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German Christmas markets in Cologne
Like many German cities, Cologne (or Köln to use its German name) sparkles brightest at Christmas time, when its festive…
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To The Nine Standards from Kirkby Stephen
If you are in the hills and villages around the Upper Eden Valley and have looked southwards to the area…
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Standing with the Iron Men: A Journey to Antony Gormley’s ‘Another Place’ on Crosby Beach
Some journeys begin long before you set foot on the path. For me, the road to Crosby Beach started years…
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Lokrum: A World Away In 10 Minutes
Lokrum lies a mere 10 minute boat trip from Dubrovnik’s Old Town. You can easily see it from The Old…
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The Angel of the North: standing tall
I had a trip across to Newcastle and Gateshead today. It was a beautiful sunny winters day and a nice…
