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      Italy:The Biennale International Art Festival of Venice. Viva Venezia Arte!

      Italy:The Biennale International Art Festival of Venice. Viva Venezia Arte!

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      USA: A Small Bite of the Big Apple: New York City's Lower East Side

      USA: A Small Bite of the Big Apple: New York City's Lower East Side

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      London: The Magnificent Seven

      London: The Magnificent Seven

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      City Break: Beguiling Bueno Aires

      City Break: Beguiling Bueno Aires

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      City Break; Prague: Sharp Claws and Lager.

      City Break; Prague: Sharp Claws and Lager.

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      Durban, South Africa.  The Oyster Box Hotel and a New Meaning of All Day Breakfast

      Durban, South Africa. The Oyster Box Hotel and a New Meaning of All Day Breakfast

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      THE YEAR; 2019

      THE YEAR; 2019

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      CITY BREAK: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania;  Our Quick Trip Around Town with Andy, Fred & Randy

      CITY BREAK: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; Our Quick Trip Around Town with Andy, Fred & Randy

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      London: Celebrating Steel Drums and Sound Systems at the Notting Hill Carnival.

      London: Celebrating Steel Drums and Sound Systems at the Notting Hill Carnival.

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      Galway City Break: Ireland's Gem on the Bay Coast. And a Stay at the Galmont Hotel & Spa

      Galway City Break: Ireland's Gem on the Bay Coast. And a Stay at the Galmont Hotel & Spa

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      Macau: City Break

      Macau: City Break

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      Copenhagen City Break: Hygge Palaces, Roller Coasters and Mermaids.

      Copenhagen City Break: Hygge Palaces, Roller Coasters and Mermaids.

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      Copenhagen City Break: Hygge at the Axel Guldsmeden, Vesterbro

      Copenhagen City Break: Hygge at the Axel Guldsmeden, Vesterbro

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       Copenhagen City Break: Hygge in Denmark

      Copenhagen City Break: Hygge in Denmark

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      UK: Banksy VS Bristol: Oops! That Title is Taken. Day Tripping in Bristol.

      UK: Banksy VS Bristol: Oops! That Title is Taken. Day Tripping in Bristol.

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      MALTA: "I Don't Mind a Reasonable Amount of Trouble." My Maltese Melodrama

      MALTA: "I Don't Mind a Reasonable Amount of Trouble." My Maltese Melodrama

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      Fearing the empty nest? Don't! Since my children have flown the coup, I have had time to refocus on my passions of travel, art, and writing.  This little blog is a handy tool that helps me share what I have learned with others.

       

      I grew up in the States, but have lived a large chunk of my adult life in the UK. I now split my time between London and South Africa as well as chasing the sun around the world. 

       

       When my nest emptied, I began to plan my trips according to my own schedule, indulging in going solo. Once one gets used to traveling solo, it can be a very freeing experience. I seek out interesting, informative and unique experiences, and proffer advice with my network of readers.  I also have a lot of fun!

       

       Spa retreats and personal growth travel are core to what I do.  If there was a master's degree in the art of booking massages, I would be a scholarship student! I also plan to conquer Europe one city break at a time and with all that effort, I need as many beach holidays as possible. 

       

      So please enjoy reading my tales of travel. I hope you are encouraged to get on that plane and perhaps have a few giggles along the way.

      -Beth

      When my large family was quite young, we lived in several international postings. In an age before Google Translate,  I negotiated the grocery stores of foreign countries in search of tasty ingredients. I soon became an expert at discerning information from food labels and also learned to cook healthy, quick meals from local sources. 

       

      From this experience, I became quite the foodie, even before 'foodie' was a word. And now as an empty-nester and devotee of food travel networks, I  interpret those old recipes into smaller, even tastier versions. 

       

      Being an editor and food/wine travel columnist,  I travel the world sampling indigenous recipes which I share on Old Bag on a Plane. I also love wine!

      -Phyl

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      Let's get ready to go! As the world begins to open up, let's share our favorite travel stories to help and inspire others to get out of the armchairs and into the skies! We would love to include your best tales on this blog. If you would like to collaborate, please email us here at oldbagonaplane@gmail.com

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