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Archive for June 2012
The (not so) Ugly House
In Snowdonia National Park just outside the village of Capel Curig you find Ty Hyll, or The Ugly House as it’s called in English. Ugly, however, is not the word I would use to describe this house. I would instead use the word cute or charming. The past of this house is a bit of … Continue reading
A Book Lover’s Paradise
Hay-on-Wye, ”the town of books”, has been on my list of places to visit for ages. It was probably one of the first Welsh destinations I ever did put on my list. Just the thought of a town filled with book shops – how could anyone not want to visit that? And I’m not kidding when … Continue reading
The World’s Largest Candy Store
On my recent visit to London I went by the M&M’s World on Leicester Square. With its 3,250 square metres spread out on 4 different floors, this is the largest candy store in the world. It’s even bigger than the three other M&M’s World stores located in the United States. Now, being a big fan … Continue reading
Rediscovering the Joy of London through Camden Town
I think the first time I was in London was when I was 19. I went with my mum and my younger sister. I was so exited about being in a new, big city with so much to see. Since then, I’ve been to London many times – it’s probably the capital city I’ve visited … Continue reading
Getting the Arthurian Feel at Tintagel
When you travel around Europe you do see your share of castles. I love castles, though, and think one of my favourites is Tintagel Castle, which might be a bit ironic seeing there’s hardly anything left. It’s the area and the view I love – If you’ve seen it I’m sure you’ll understand. I visited Tintagel … Continue reading
Following the Rugged Cornish Coast
You find county Cornwall in the south-western most corner of England and if there’s one thing this place is famous for, it’s its dramatic coastline. Being surrounded by sea to all sides, except the one bordering with county Devon, it has plenty of beaches, cliffs and whatnot. It is a beautiful place and I had … Continue reading
Discovering Gaudí’s Barcelona
Before I went to Barcelona I didn’t really know who Antoni Gaudí was. I had seen pictures of the Sagrada Família church, but never thought about the architect of this spectacular building nor that there would be more buildings like that around Barcelona. Gaudí started designing these unique, modernistic buildings in the 19th century and … Continue reading
Never Too Old for Some Magic
“Aren’t you a bit too old for that?” my sister, mother of two, asked me when I told her of my plans. And the answer is no, I will never be too old to follow my dreams. I hope I never will be. I had wanted to do this for so long, and now I … Continue reading
Get Lost in the Gardens of Versailles
Just 20-odd kilometres outside of Paris is where you find Château de Versailles, the major royal palace of France. However, since the French Revolution in the 18th century it’s no longer the official seat of power but a museum. When visiting Paris in September last year with my boyfriend, we went on a wee day-trip … Continue reading
The Paris Must
Pretty much every movie set in Paris will show the iconic Eiffel tower at one point. It’s the famous landmark of Paris, of France and even of all of Europe in some cases. It’s just a tourist must! So when I was in Paris last September, of course I had to go all the way … Continue reading
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