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• Visiting French Canada: Montreal & Quebec City

  

  English and French are Canada’s official languages however Quebec is only one (of 10 provinces and three territories) that is predominately French-speaking. Read more

  Posted on 03 May 2014 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT, TRAVEL

• A Coach Day Tour – Stonehenge & Bath

  

  It all started with my mention of Stonehenge.  I told my friend Sasha that I had missed seeing it properly a few years ago and then it became a mission to go... Read more

  Posted on 28 April 2014 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT, TRAVEL

• Walking London: Green Park to Southbank

  

  Playing tour guide when I have friends or family visit is always a treat.  A few weeks ago I hosted my friend Sasha from home.  It was a little bit of a last... Read more

  Posted on 12 April 2014 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT, TRAVEL

• A Hidden Gem: Finding Marc Chagall in Kent

  

  Regular readers of the blog will know of my affinity for Kent.  I’ve urged people to go to Whitstable, Canterbury and Broadstairs in the past as they are great... Read more

  Posted on 01 April 2014 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT, TRAVEL

• On the Road to Expat Life

  

  While the thought had crossed my mind about a year before moving to London the actual decision to go was made pretty quickly. Once I decided a short 7 months... Read more

  Posted on 15 March 2014 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT, TRAVEL

• Marrakesh: Discovering The Red City

  

  On a flight back to London from Rome a few years ago I was sat across from a professional photographer.  He was reviewing his photos on an iPad and it was... Read more

  Posted on 02 March 2014 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT, TRAVEL

• Valentine’s Day in the High Atlas Mountains

  

  It was predicted to be a hot one, 30+ in Marrakesh on Valentine’s day.  This was the day I had booked for a tour of the Atlas Mountains and when in the city I... Read more

  Posted on 23 February 2014 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT, TRAVEL

• Kung Hei Fat Choy – Welcoming the Year of the Horse

  

  I was determined to attend this year’s Chinese New Year Celebrations on Sunday rain or shine as I am quickly getting around to all the... Read more

  Posted on 04 February 2014 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT, TRAVEL

• Next Week in Theatre: Pole Factor

  

  As much as London is an expensive city to live in one area where it always shines is show accessible the arts and culture is to everyone no matter their budget. Read more

  Posted on 02 February 2014 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT, TRAVEL

• Finding Central Park in Central London

  

  On a perfect sunny fresh autumn day last year I decided to explore Hyde Park with my friend Lynn. Due to its massive size I’ve only ever walked through very... Read more

  Posted on 26 January 2014 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT, TRAVEL

• Discover Bath The Golden Coloured City

  

  Many tourists are likely drawn to Bath to walk the streets that Jane Austen once did.  Though she lived there only a short time Austen and Bath are... Read more

  Posted on 12 January 2014 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT, TRAVEL

• Weekly Photo Challenge: Window

  

  Ziguinchor, Casamance Senegal 2008I’ve been reflecting a lot on my time in Senegal lately.  When I was there I had a fundamental shift in the way I approach... Read more

  Posted on 10 January 2014 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT, TRAVEL

• The Southbank Centre Christmas Market

  

  Christmas feels so far away even though it was just 13 days ago.  This weekend I went on a cleaning spree and while I hadn’t planned it in my purging fenzy I... Read more

  Posted on 06 January 2014 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT, TRAVEL

• Here, There and Everywhere in 2014

  

  In 2012 and 2013 I missed out on going to Iceland and Italy.  I had booked a package deal with Guernsey Jen to Iceland for September 2012 and by a fluke of our... Read more

  Posted on 04 January 2014 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT, TRAVEL

• Memories: The Way It Was in 2013

  

  Sadly my relaxing Christmas holiday ended yesterday.  Looking ahead to the near year I wanted to take the time to reminisce on the past. Read more

  Posted on 30 December 2013 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT, TRAVEL

• Finding Zen in London: The Kyoto Garden

  

  More and more I like finding places in London that aren’t necessary lesser known but that are less frequented.  The hustle of the city gets tiring so when you... Read more

  Posted on 17 December 2013 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT, TRAVEL

• Suited and Booted: London During Christmas

  

  I’ve finished all my Christmas shopping and now that I am ready to enjoy the season I don’t have that much time.  All Autumn I’ve been traveling and exploring... Read more

  Posted on 12 December 2013 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT, TRAVEL

• Weekly Photo Challenge: Grand

  

  Tributes continue to flood social media and I’ve read some really lovely and beautiful stories about Mandela.  I think it is interesting that this week’s photo... Read more

  Posted on 10 December 2013 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT, TRAVEL

• Walking London: Primrose Hill & Camden

  

  In October I hosted my friend Erin, she’s Canadian and visited in 2012. She was the reason I went to Berlin again as she never visited when she lived in London. Read more

  Posted on 04 December 2013 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT, TRAVEL

• Street Art: An Alternative Berlin Tour

  

  My love for street art has grown exponentially in the past few years.  No wonder it has happened since visiting Berlin as it is the mecca for street art. Read more

  Posted on 01 December 2013 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT, TRAVEL