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A Discovery of Witches: Spellbound, Book and TV

September 10, 2018

Now here is something I like to write about and enjoy very much: Books, TV shows, witches and museums. Better is an event with all of this included! Next 14th of September, is starting a new TV show on Sky, along with Now TV an original mini-series featuring the book from Deborah Harkness: A Discovery of Witches. This successful All Souls Book Trilogy starts with the 1st book A Discovery of Witches that gives the name to the tv show…

6 Things Every Hiker should have prepared for Winter

September 5, 2018

Hiking or walking long distances during or cross country is a thing not many people like to do. For me makes me remember travelling with my mum and uncles and cousins through the mountains during Summer in one of Portugal’s highest mountain. Thankfully we now see towns with certain paths reserved for hikers and places to see either in the middle of the woods or in literally the middle of nowhere, to watch beautiful sightings and nature scenes that normally only the hikers…

How To Squeeze The Most Out of a City Break to London

August 29, 2018

London is one of the most visited cities on Earth, and for most overseas visitors, it’s the gateway to the UK. Yet, many people fail to explore beyond London, which is a real shame given how different London is to the rest of the UK, in that it’s a cultural melting pot that doesn’t give a true representation of the country the capital represents. Therefore, in addition to looking at some of the best areas to visit in London on…

Places You Might Consider Moving To After Just One Visit

August 27, 2018

Sometimes when you take a vacation, you simply fall in love with the country or town that you have visited. So much so that you return there on vacation for many years to come. Have you ever loved the idea of being able to move abroad when you’ve retired, or maybe you fancy buying a second home somewhere for amazing and extended trips abroad? Perhaps you’re looking for new destinations to try out so that you can cross them off your…

9 Aspects to look into before planning a road trip

August 16, 2018

Either you’re a beginner or a Pro on road trips, either you go with the flow and not planning anything, or being a maniac like me and plan every step ahead (because I can’t deal with uncertainty… OCD me remember?), everyone needs some things checked and done before going on a road trip. Unless you’re Thelma and Louise… in that case you just need Brad. Check your Car The car is the most important part of your road trip.…

Back in Time weekend: Anglo-saxon Exhibition and re-enactment weekend at Milton Abbey

July 20, 2018

What a precious exhibition at Milton Abbey, in Dorset, about the Saxons! This time we went back in time, with the story of King Athelstan, the first King of England, how he reunited Britain, and how this has a thousand years of History! A thousand years! Milton Abbey has an Anglo-Saxon exhibition till the end of August (2018), really well curated and well organised. They have an agenda already scheduled with events worth to see: Saturday 21st July at…

Family Day Out at Drayton Manor

July 9, 2018

What a wonderful day! I cannot explain how such a brilliant day this one was. Beside the excellent weather, the “almost alone” feeling in the park (it was a Monday, after a full park Sunday – They had a promotion in which the tickets cost £10 for the day, and they are planning more like these), it was a very fun day for us as a family. What to do: There’s plenty at Drayton Manor to keep everyone happy this summer. Both…

The Little Things That’ll Make Your Road Trip More Enjoyable

May 31, 2018

Road trips are all about enjoying the freedom of the open road, and you can see a lot of the country or location you’re in because you’ll never have to hang around for too long in one spot. It’s no surprise that so many people find that this is the best way to travel, especially during the summer. If you’re interested in taking a road trip of your own, here are some of the little things that’ll make it more…

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5 Reasons To Travel To India

May 24, 2018

If you like to travel, you’ll no doubt have a list of destinations of places you’d like to visit. For many people, India is at the top of their bucket list. Flights to India cheaper than ever, and with a range of deals and packages available, you can enjoy a trip for much less than you think. With plenty to see and multiple cities to explore, you can experience an unforgettable trip to India. Here are just five…

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