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Day trip from Cambridge by public transport: Ely
I’m going to casually slide this post in here, acting like I didn’t have a million-year hiatus from writing. It’s fine. I’m fine. We are all doing fine. The last thing I remember was living in Cambridge so let’s relive that for a hot minute. Ely is crazy close to Cambridge and is one of…
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Flying in the time of Covid
Who does she think she is travelling during a time of non-essential travel? Don’t get upset- I’m flying from Canada to the United Kingdom because of work. I’ve also had my first dose of the vaccine. This entire time, I’ve avoided all non-essential travel despite the plane-shaped hole that not being able to travel has…
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Brilliant bookstores and lovely libraries
Reading is magic. I particularly enjoy channelling my inner Gandolf by surrounding myself with stacks of books and old parchment paper. Although right now I’ll have to settle for my own bookshelf and crumpled newspaper that will eventually be used for the cat litter box. LIVIN LA VIDA LOCA. Especially right now during Covid when…
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How to avoid 3 fines in 3 days while on a European road trip
The countries: The Netherlands- Belgium- Luxembourg- Germany Let me start by saying, I am qualified to drive a vehicle and, at the time, I had my driver’s license for 10 years. Up until this point, I had never had any speeding tickets or fines. Europe roads clearly had a personal vendetta against me. Ticket number…
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Money, Money Must Be Funny
Being so frugal for all of my life, you’d think I would have all the answers about money when travelling. The truth is, you would be absolutely right, you sexy genius. I said I was frugal, not modest. Jokes. I don’t have all the answers, I have what I do most of the time when…
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The Tempo of Travel
Leading up to your travels, your departure date is ingrained in your memory like an over-rehearsed show. You can’t accelerate quick enough to play through the grounded days separating you from your final bow. Years later, you may even be able to recall the exact date of your first travel matinee. Once you step onto…
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Blog it Like it’s Hot
You know what is not hot? The weather in Melbourne, Australia right now. Being from Canada you would think I would be loving this 20-degree weather but I am cold. Soup and blanket cold.
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