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Winter Sun in Lanzarote, Canary Islands
In search for winter sun in Lanzarote, we also discovered volcanic landscapes, sandy beaches, fresh seafood, and Cesar Manrique-influence white-washed buildings. British winter is dreary to say the least. After the Christmas holiday…
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Nine Elms & Battersea Power Station Regeneration
The latest regeneration scheme – the iconic Battersea Power Station – opens its doors to the public in time for the Christmas season. In the 15 years living in London, we have seen…
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It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas
It is truly the most wonderful time of the year! Hope everyone is getting into the festive season with lots of Christmas magic, joy and merry, merry! The Christmas season is upon us!…
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Happy Thanksgiving 2022
Thanksgiving is about gratitude with a big turkey feast shared with family, friends and for 2022, the World Cup. Americans celebrate Thanksgiving on the fourth Thursday of November to give thanks for the…
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Mad about Madeira: Exploring the Island
Funchal indeed has its charm and allure, but it is worth exploring the island’s wildly diverse landscapes and natural beauty. Porto Bay Resort in the Lido area was our homebase during our week-long…
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Mad about Madeira: Fun in Funchal
We’re all mad about Madeira, the volcanic island with its dramatic rugged landscapes, namesake wine, and wild coastline. Just as we settled Lady Yeya into her new school routine, it was time for…
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Remember, Remember, 5th November: Bonfire Night
It’s that time of the year again! It’s Bonfire Night on Remember, Remember the 5th November! There are a lot of holidays concentrated in a short window in late October and early November.…
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Happy Halloween 2022
Every year on the 31st October, Americans celebrate Halloween with costume parties, trick-o-treating, and jack-o-lanterns for a spooky evening of fun and lots of sweets. Halloween is one of our favourite holidays growing…
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Secret Cinema Presents Guardians of the Galaxy
Secret Cinema recreates Contraxia, the pleasure playground where different Ravager clans meet, in an immersive movie experience of Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy. I am only a comic fan by marriage. Yes, my…
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Hello October! Look forward to Autumnal Festivities
With temperatures dropping, it’s time for comfy jumpers, cosy meals, baking and autumnal festivities. In a blink of an eye, September came and went! Goodbye summer, and hello autumn. The days may be…