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A weekend at The Dairy at Spring Barn Fram

December 1, 2015
emilyann.elliott
Couple travel, England, UK, UK travel, weekend breaks

Now that winter is officially here (sad face) I’m all about cosy weekends away and we had the perfect escape a few weeks ago when…

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Participants in Lewes Bonfire Night

Lewes Bonfire Night 2022

November 17, 2015
emilyann.elliott
Festivals, Sussex, UK, UK travel, Uncategorised

Lewes Bonfire Night 2022 is sure to be another November 5 extravaganza. With street parades, processions, music, bangers, torches and fire, lots of fire. It’s…

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How to travel when you don’t have much time

November 1, 2015
emilyann.elliott
Sabbatical, UK, UK travel, weekend breaks

Last week at work my contract got renewed and I breathed a lovely sigh of relief as I saw next year’s holiday allowance appear in…

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Afternoon tea at Soho Secret Tea Rooms in London

October 25, 2015
emilyann.elliott
afternoon tea, London, UK, UK travel

I have a nickname among some of my friends of Old Mother Hubbard. This is mainly due to my love of vintage furniture, clothes and…

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We booked our honeymoon!

October 19, 2015
emilyann.elliott
#travelbookclub, Asia, Couple travel, Geisha, honeymoon, Japan

You may remember that way back in February I asked for your help as we were trying to decide where to go on our honeymoon….

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Colombia Turbodown™ Hooded Jacket

Why it’s good for me to travel alone

September 24, 2015
emilyann.elliott
Couple travel, Female travel, Travelling solo, UK, UK travel

On a recent weekend break to Haworth in Yorkshire, UK, Mr A went off to do a photography course, while I explored the small village…

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A literary nerd's weekend in Haworth

A literary nerd’s weekend in Haworth

September 21, 2015
emilyann.elliott
#travelbookclub, books, UK, UK travel, weekend breaks, Yorkshire

It’s a never ending source of amazement to me, that there is so much to see and do on our own doorsteps here in the…

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Truck Festival: My first festival

July 24, 2015
emilyann.elliott
camping, Festivals, music, UK, UK travel

Psssst…I have a bit of a secret to share and I really have to whisper this as I feel like I inadvertently missed out on…

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Yosemite National Park

Love and adventure

May 17, 2015
emilyann.elliott
Couple travel, South America, Travelling solo

I don’t think I’ve ever told the story of how Mr A and I met on this blog. That’s mainly because he likes to remain…

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Honeymoon travel ideas – help!

February 15, 2015
emilyann.elliott
#travelbookclub, Couple travel, honeymoon, South America

One of the hardest things I’ve found about planning a wedding is the number of decisions you have to make. I’m not the most decisive…

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