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Destinations France

Corks a poppin’!

In search of truffles and champagne, Anna Hyman headed for historic Châlons in beautiful Champagne-Ardenne. Honey was happy. Even though it was a chilly evening she had no qualms about a walk in the woods. Not that these were any ordinary woods, and Honey was not just any chocolate-coloured Labrador heading off for a constitutional. […]

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Destinations UK

Bread, Board and a Garden

It was on a trip to Nottinghamshire that Anna Hyman finally came to grips with art of bread making and also discovered not only a stunning Walled Kitchen Garden but also a terrific B&B. It was dark by the time the 18.55 train from Nottingham had pulled into Whitwell station a few minutes before 20.00. […]

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Americas Destinations

Visiting the Olsons

Three intensive days in Ontario were coming to an end for Anna Hyman, but there was one final, special treat to come – spending time with Anna and Michael Olson. It had been a fabulous, all too short trip to Niagara. We had viewed the mighty, awe-inspiring Niagara Falls from both the air and the […]

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Getting There

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines 2016

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines know, because their passengers have told them so, that they enjoy the ease and comfort of cruising ‘from right on their doorstep’ so as to avoid the hassle and ordeal of crowded airports and flights; in other words, UK departure ports. Passengers have also told them that they would appreciate some […]

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Culture UK

Nottingham Above Ground

Nottingham Underground had been a fascinating experience for Anna Hyman but she also needed to feel the fresh air on her face and discover what else this friendly, lively city had to offer. Apart from its obvious attractions – like its castle, music hall and dungeons Nottingham is also an excellent destination for lovers of […]

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Attractions France

The Battle of the Somme – New Museum and Exhibition

The iconic Battle of the Somme, which began on 1st July 1916, was the bloodiest day for the British Army and became a symbol of the First World War in Great Britain. The Thiepval Anglo-French Monument The Thiepval Anglo-French Monument is one of the main memorial sites in the Somme region and the repository of 72,194 […]