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Taking Your Nieces or Nephews on Trips

May 10, 2014 | 0 Comments

I distinctly remember in the 90s that people used to call divorced Dads who had their kids on the weekend “Disneyland Dads.” The term was pejorative and refers to the fact that the Mums did...

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What I packed when I moved to Turkey

May 5, 2014 | 0 Comments

Packing is a nightmare, do you agree? Whether it’s a holiday, a weekend away, or worse still, moving out, figuring out what you will need for a set length of time is rather difficult to...

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How I found a place to live in Turkey

May 1, 2014 | 0 Comments

I have recently had a bit of a logistical nightmare. It’s over now, I can talk about it without stressing, but thankfully I now have a roof over my head, when before it was starting...

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You only live once.   How many times have you heard that saying?   It’s true, but it’s also easier said than done to throw everything aside and take off on a big adventure. I...

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How to Coordinate a City Break with Friends

March 23, 2014 | 0 Comments

If you’re the one who has been put in charge of organising a friends-only holiday, I have one thing to say – good luck! Being the one who has to collect the opinions, organise them,...

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Making friends with locals when you move abroad

February 25, 2014 | 0 Comments

Part of travel is about experiencing culture and way of life, so what’s the best way to do just that?   Live like a local, of course.   Making friends with the locals is the...

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The summer holiday pitfall …

November 25, 2013 | 0 Comments

How to avoid summer romance heartbreak   We’ve all done it, gone away on holiday, swore blind that it’s only about fun in the sun, cocktails and enjoyment, and then bam! You walk into a...

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My ex-boyfriend and I actually split up on holiday. It wasn’t pleasant, halfway through a two weeks’ break in Tenerife and I was crying on the balcony and calling him every name under the very...

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My favorite short break and why

October 23, 2013 | 0 Comments

If there’s one thing I love, it’s a quick break away from hum drum. Long holidays are all very well and good, but they can be stressful in the planning stage, so a short break,...

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