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"Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry and narrow-mindedness."-Mark Twain. From small neighbourhood cafes to large tourist destinations, getting out and experiencing the world is the best thing you can do for the mind and for the soul.
oldbagonaplane
Feb 93 min read
CITY MINI BREAK: A Cozy Escape to the New York Public Library
NYC Tourism: Experience the heart of New York City by visiting the iconic New York Public Library.
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oldbagonaplane
Feb 99 min read
SPAIN: Barcelona Bound-A Blissful Mini-Break Getaway.
Barcelona offers a perfect blend of culture, relaxation, and adventure. Explore Gaud۪̉s masterpieces and savour seaside views and nightlife
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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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oldbagonaplane
Sep 27, 202410 min read
Wellness: Ritual Bathing Around the World
The curative benefits of spiritual bathing have long been observed throughout many different cultures. This post gives a few examples of tho
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oldbagonaplane
Apr 12, 20247 min read
SLOVENIA: A Mini City-Break Lounging in Ljubljana
Travelling from London Heathrow to Ljubljana takes a little less than two hours, which makes the Slovenian capital city an excellent choice
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oldbagonaplane
Mar 1, 20245 min read
PORTUGAL: The Alluring Algarve
European Travel: Winter vacations sunshine is achievable with a visit to the Algarve in southern Portugal. With a two and a bit hour flight
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oldbagonaplane
Feb 1, 20245 min read
Africa: Enjoying the Splendour of Safari
Africa is the second largest continent on Earth, covering an area of about 30.37 million square kilometres, or 11.7 million square miles....
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oldbagonaplane
Sep 15, 20234 min read
Spain: Mallorca Mini Beach Break Holiday
A mini-break holiday in Mallorca (Majorca) is easy from Heathrow Airport in London.This mini-break holiday took place in early June. As...
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oldbagonaplane
Sep 7, 20234 min read
USA: Vermont; New England Tomfoolery Amidst the Fall Foliage.
I haven't forgotten about the fiddleheads. Originally posted October, 2018. Please note that the Stowe Mountain Lodge is now called...
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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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oldbagonaplane
Apr 25, 20234 min read
Britain: Royal Traditions, Beer, and Bread Bowls at the Local Pub Quiz
Joining a pub quiz while on holiday in London is a quintessentially British pastime and is a great way to spend an evening while soaking...
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oldbagonaplane
Apr 19, 202311 min read
Stockholm: A Sensational, Sassy and Sophisticated City Break
Enjoy a winter mini-break holiday in Stockholm, Sweden. The city is known for its world-class museums, delicious food scene, and vibrant...
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oldbagonaplane
Jan 23, 20236 min read
England: Sipping Champers with High Society During the British Social Season, Obvs.
Planning a vacation around Britain's springtime weather is never not a challenge. But the Social Season, traditional events that happen...
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oldbagonaplane
Dec 2, 20228 min read
ICELAND: City Break Saudade on the Sidewalks of ReykjavÃk
November 2022 Iceland is a superb holiday destination; perfect for a chic mini-break in vibing ReykjavÃk, Spa-hopping at the nation's...
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oldbagonaplane
Dec 1, 20226 min read
SPA TRAVEL ICELAND: Luxury Among the Lava at the Retreat Spa Resort and Silica Hotel, Blue Lagoon
Spa Travel: The Blue Lagoon in Iceland opened two luxury hotels in 2018, the Retreat Spa Resort and the Silica Hotel.
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oldbagonaplane
Aug 10, 20229 min read
UK: Exploring the Jurassic Coast on the South West Coastal Path
The Jurassic Coast is a fabulous UK vacation destination, with beach towns, water sports, nature walks and outstanding natural beauty. It...
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oldbagonaplane
Jun 27, 20223 min read
Italy:The Biennale International Art Festival of Venice. Viva Venezia Arte!
Italy Tourism: The Venice Art Biennale welcomes nearly 100 artists from all over the world. Where better than in Venice?!
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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
Nov 12, 20213 min read
Mexico: A Mini-Break of Immeasurable Merriment at the Valentin Imperial
After nearly two years Covid, we definitely needed a vacation! Desiring perfect holiday weather, sandy beaches and fresh, delicious food,...
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oldbagonaplane
Oct 2, 20218 min read
UK: Losing One's Self in the Mendip Hills, Somerset County
Holiday in the UK: My recent mini-staycation in Somerset County gave me the opportunity to tour Glastonbury and Glastonbury Abbey,...
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oldbagonaplane
Aug 29, 20217 min read
UK: The Transformative Power of the Perfect Backpack
Sutton Hoo is a 245 acre National Trust site in Suffolk, UK. This is the site of one of the largest archaeological finds in British...
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oldbagonaplane
Jul 30, 20213 min read
Paris & London to New York: JR and the Ellis Island Immigrant Hospital Hard Hat Tour
JR: Chronicles at the Saatchi Gallery, Chelsea, London runs until 3 October 2021. This is the largest art exhibition by French artist JR...
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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
Feb 7, 20214 min read
South Africa: A Wayfaring, Wind-Swept Road Trip up the West Coast Peninsula
South Africa: Drive the West Coast Peninsula for uninterrupted views of expansive beaches and the Atlantic Ocean. Check the Floral Route
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oldbagonaplane
Nov 12, 20205 min read
London: The Magnificent Seven
Touring London: The Magnificent Seven describes seven Victorian private cemeteries that skirt around central London, and are the final...
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oldbagonaplane
Oct 13, 20204 min read
Fragrances: The World in a Bottle
Smell is the most evocative sense, so when you can no longer see the Eiffel Tower, you can still remember Paris with the help of fragrances
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oldbagonaplane
Sep 21, 20206 min read
UK: Purposefully Perambulating in The Forest of Dean
The Forest of Dean is a region in western Gloucestershire. This forest is 42 square miles of mixed woodland including Puzzlewood.
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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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oldbagonaplane
May 11, 20207 min read
Wellness: The Art of Living Centre; Boone, North Carolina, USA
Three years ago we went on our first ashram retreat and wellness retreat at the Art of Living Centre in Boone NC, USA.
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phyl
Apr 22, 20206 min read
City Break: Beguiling Bueno Aires
Buenos Aires is the capital and largest city in Argentina. It is an urban adventure filled with historic neighbourhoods and friendly people.
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oldbagonaplane
Mar 26, 20207 min read
Puerto Rico, You Lovely Island: The Perfecto Spring Break Destination
Before the travel restrictions went into effect, we went on our final spring break vacation on the Caribbean island Puerto Rico
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oldbagonaplane
Mar 16, 20206 min read
Mental Traveling: Dream Destinations and Travel Planning for a 2021 Full of Worldwide Adventures
I write this post as the Covid-19 virus continues to spread. "Difficult times have helped me to understand better than before how...
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oldbagonaplane
Mar 2, 20204 min read
Wellness: The Gemstones of Africa And the Healing Power of Crystals
Gemstones and crystals are popular tools in the wellness medicine box. Africa's soil is rich with minerals and it's bursting with gemstones.
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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 11, 20201 min read
Cape Town 2020; A Short Montage of a Rather Long Vacation
A short montage of highlights from Cape Town
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oldbagonaplane
Feb 6, 20201 min read
SPA TRAVEL: The Hibiscus in Full Bloom at the Oyster Box Spa, Durban, South Africa
Surrounded by lush gardens and gently bubbling koi ponds, the Spa at the Oyster Box Hotel gives a master class in luxurious tranquillity....
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oldbagonaplane
Feb 5, 20205 min read
Durban, South Africa. The Oyster Box Hotel and a New Meaning of All Day Breakfast
City Break to Durban, South Africa and the Oyster Box Hotel and Spa. The Oyster Box is a top luxury hotel of the world.
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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 28, 20195 min read
THE YEAR; 2019
I began my year in sunny Cape Town, South Africa, searching for odd and hidden sites to see. I failed in my efforts to find the abandoned...
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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 18, 20194 min read
SPA TRAVEL: Nemacolin Woodlands Spa and Golf Resort, Laurel Highland Mountains, Western PA USA
Nestled in 3000 beautiful acres in Western Pennsylvania, Nemacolin Woodlands Resort is a great resort, with attractions for everyone.
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oldbagonaplane
Oct 17, 201914 min read
USA: ROAD TRIP; Enjoying the Natural Beauty of Western Pennsylvania.
I took the new British Airways direct flight from London to Pittsburgh to catch up with my sisters on our yearly Sister Week trip.
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oldbagonaplane
Oct 16, 20196 min read
USA: CITY BREAK; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and Our Quick Trip Around Town with Andy, Fred & Randy
One quick day trip through the quirky, wonderful history of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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oldbagonaplane
Oct 14, 20192 min read
SPA TRAVEL; Picasso and Pampering at The Spa at the Wynn Encore Hotel & Casino, Boston Harbour
The Wynn Encore at Boston Harbour is a deep dive into luxury. While the hotel is over the top, the spa is a study of minimalist pampering
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oldbagonaplane
Oct 11, 20192 min read
ST. PETERSBURG, FLORIDA; Fun, Sun and Fitzgerald at the Don CeSar
-Contributed by Big Sis, Carole Dick Generations of jet-set travellers in search of luxury and weather perfection have flocked to Saint...
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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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oldbagonaplane
Oct 3, 20195 min read
USA: Salem, Massachusetts, USA; Witchcraft & Magically Disappearing Money.
I was in New England in October, enjoying the crisp air and the changing of the leaves, I headed to Salem to indulge in that Fall-feeling...
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oldbagonaplane
Oct 1, 20194 min read
USA: The Smithsonian Museum of African American History and Culture.
A visit to the Smithsonian Museum of African American History and Culture gives visitors a great opportunity to understand history.
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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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oldbagonaplane
Aug 14, 20193 min read
Ireland's Wild Atlantic Way: Rain, Cliffs & the Lucky Charms Leprechaun.
Ireland's Wild Atlantic Way
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