Tag: england
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My best travel experiences of 2022
2022 was a whirlwind of a year. After settling as an expat on the other side of the world, my goal was to escape the cold winters and explore more of Europe, specifically Southern Europe. From kicking off the year on the Italian island of Sicily to waving goodbye to 2022 in New York City…
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Top 5 most beautiful places to visit in county Yorkshire, England
The historic region of Yorkshire is neatly tucked up in northern England and is known for its Roman and Viking heritage, Norman castles, rolling lush countryside and of course, the picturesque villages and bustling cities that are scattered across the 4 counties that make up Yorkshire. I’ve been lucky enough to call Yorkshire home for…
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Sunday afternoon
It’s officially half way through summer here in England and I’m trying to make the most of every last ray of sunshine before the darkness begins encroaching earlier and the leaves turn orange and fall again. I’ve recently found a woodland near my village which boasts lush greenery, wild flowers and berries that skirt the…
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How to spend a day in the picturesque town of Knaresborough & where to stay
Knaresborough is found in the heart of the county of North Yorkshire and lies within the borough of the famous spa town, Harrogate. This charming and historic market town is one of the most beautiful destinations in the whole of the United Kingdom. The centre boasts medieval castle ruins that sit above sheer limestone cliffs…
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5 most picturesque towns and villages in England’s Peak District
The Peak District, where narrow roads are dwarfed by the lush mesmeric limestone cliffs and drystone, ancient villages and market towns scattered throughout the United Kingdom’s first National Park. Quaint cottages and their fragrant rose gardens are a common sight amidst streams of water produce the World’s purest spring water. This national park is without…
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A Day In Robin Hood’s Bay
Robin Hood’s Bay is tucked away on the coastline of the North Yorkshire Moors National Park and is now my absolute favourite English coastal getaway. The ancient fishing village is tightly built up of fisherman’s cottages that fall from the rolling green fields above on to the shores of Robin Hood’s Bay beach through the…
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Why I Moved To England.
It’s been almost six months since leaving my home in Australia and touching down on English soil. Already I have found myself being asked time and time again, “Why did you move to England?” Now that I’ve had time to settle into expat life and set up my new home from scratch, I’ve summarised why…
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