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oldbagonaplane
Dec 2, 20245 min read
Exploring the Enduring Magic of International Christmas Markets
Embark on a festive travel this year by traversing enchanting landscapes and discovering the magic of international Christmas markets.
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phyl
Oct 20, 20233 min read
PORTUGAL: Past...éis, Present and Future
Portugal: When on holiday in Lisbon, it is common to sample a delicious Pastel de Nata, or Pastel de Belém. These Portuguese treats are...
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oldbagonaplane
Sep 6, 20233 min read
USA: Vermont; Forest Walks, Fiddleheads and Fall Foliage.
ROAD TRIPPING IN NEW ENGLAND. Originally posted in October, 2018 Holidays in New England, USA: If you're fortunate, you might have the...
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phyl
Apr 19, 20232 min read
Savouring the Succulence of Sumptuous Korean Sticky Ribs
I have been surfing Instagram and the internet for interesting recipes and have not been disappointed. However, I find it irksome that I...
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oldbagonaplane
May 30, 20229 min read
UK: Platinum Preparations for a Joyful Jubilee
UK Travel: International lovers of all things British prepare to celebrate Queen Elizabeth's Platinum Jubilee marking her remarkable...
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oldbagonaplane
Mar 21, 20225 min read
FOOD: Internationally Screaming for Ice Cream
With the popularity of cooking shows on platforms streamed internationally, there has been a rise in food tourism and a boom in interest...
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oldbagonaplane
Apr 20, 20216 min read
Annual International Festivals to Plan Your Year By
International Festivals, unique and interesting. A monthly list to plan your travel diary around. Festival Tourism from around the world.
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oldbagonaplane
Dec 10, 20204 min read
From Tub to Tumbler: The Travails of Homemade Tipples
Home crafting has been popular for many years but has as a rule been restricted to scrapbooking, knitwear and artesian bread-making. The...
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phyl
Jun 25, 20202 min read
Food: Nothing to Fear with Skyr
With the hotly anticipated Netflix release of "Eurovision Song Contest" we have revisited Iceland and it's traditional food: skyr
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phyl
Apr 19, 20203 min read
Prague: Czech Out This Goulash
There are many traditional dishes of the Czech Republic. The goulash is by far my favourite option, and a recipe that I have made many times
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oldbagonaplane
Feb 25, 20204 min read
Wellness: South African Rooibos Tea; The Robust Red Remedy From the Cederberg Mountains.
A short history and the wellness benefits of Rooibos tea
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oldbagonaplane
Feb 15, 20203 min read
FOOD: Bunnies, Book Clubs and Currying Favours; Re-creating Iconic Durban Bunny Chow
I’ve been trying to ingratiate myself with Beth, so she'll invite me on some fabulous, off the beaten path travels of hers. No such luck!...
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phyl
Jan 25, 20204 min read
Paso Robles & Cambria: Was it California Dreaming, or a Wine Coma?
California Tourism: Paso Robles and Cambria California for wine, food and relaxation.
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oldbagonaplane
Dec 6, 20192 min read
Argentina: Don't Cry for Me, Empanada
Recipe for Empanada, baked savoury pastries from Argentina.
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oldbagonaplane
Oct 5, 20192 min read
USA: BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS; Beer and Bratwurst at the Great American Tail-Gate
Americans are very loyal to their sport teams. They are also very loyal to drinking, and when you add the two together, often in a car...
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phyl
Aug 17, 20192 min read
Ireland's West Coast: A Long Way to go for a Chicken Wing
As I enter my..grey years, I’m presented with some incredible opportunities. Contributing to this blog is one, tailing along on...
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phyl
May 5, 20192 min read
Delightfully Danish Rye Bread
Baking Danish rye bread at home with Phyl. A staple of the Danish diet, this rye is full of fibre and flavour, low in fat and sugar.
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phyl
Mar 6, 20191 min read
Dining Cape Town: Ndiyabulela uMama wesiXeko!
THANK YOU, MOTHER CITY! I finally got my husband, Joe, to make the long trip to South Africa. I had been before but always wanted to see...
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phyl
Mar 6, 20192 min read
Toast Crunch Punch
'Sister of the Traveling Knickers' told me about the wonderful day she had scrounging around the East End of London on a sunny Sunday...
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phyl
Jan 31, 20193 min read
You say Cebiche, I say Ceviche
I’m contributing this post not because sister of the traveling knickers has been to Guatemala recently...or at all..but because I have...
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