Literature Inspired Travel
This entry is part 25 of 25 in the series Literary London & Enid Blyton’s DorsetWhile England is not generally thought of as a foodie scene, beyond bland food, pub fair, and fish and chips, I can definitely recommend some places to eat that I would revisit: Bakeries & Tea: Paul Bakery Paul Bakery can
This entry is part 2 of 25 in the series Literary London & Enid Blyton’s Dorset“In London everyone is different, and that means anyone can fit in.” ~ Paddington Hopped up on caffeine from the piping hot English Breakfast Tea I’d readily accepted from the airline steward with a sexy British accent, I was wide
In my last post I discussed Geocaching in my own backyard. While ‘caching not only gets you out exploring your own backyard, it also incentivizes caching in new states and countries. For each new state of the US or country you Geocache in, your Geocaching account receives a digital souvenir, a further incentive to try
This entry is part 24 of 25 in the series Literary London & Enid Blyton’s DorsetI self-published a book!! With encouragement from my grandfather, who insisted that it is frustrating to read about my travels backwards (as you readers may understand, because the most recent blog posts top each other), I have self published my
This entry is part 23 of 25 in the series Literary London & Enid Blyton’s DorsetAre you thinking about traveling to London? Here are my retrospective travel tips: 1. Have an accessible notepad to write down recommendations for sights and restaurants you may gain from locals. (Don’t miss that delicious restaurant because you couldn’t remember
This entry is part 22 of 25 in the series Literary London & Enid Blyton’s DorsetNow that I’ve returned home, I’m already missing vacation and looking for ways to display my travel memories. Here are 2 of my favorite projects: Shadow Boxes While on vacation I keep an eye out for small iconic items for
This entry is part 21 of 25 in the series Literary London & Enid Blyton’s Dorset “Portobello Road, street where the riches of ages are sold” ~ Bedknobs & Broomsticks Not realizing Porotobello Market was anything more than a scene from Bedknobs & Broomsticks with a song that will stay in your head ALL DAY,
This entry is part 20 of 25 in the series Literary London & Enid Blyton’s DorsetGoodbye Swanage! I was sad to leave the beautiful British seaside and the delicious Dorset food, but at the same time, excited to return to the hustle and bustle of London for a couple more days. As the day had
This entry is part 19 of 25 in the series Literary London & Enid Blyton’s DorsetDo yourself a favor, stay in an Airbnb, and make friends with your hosts. Our Swanage Airbnb host Angela, informed us the night before that she was concerned that we were not having as good a time as we should
This entry is part 18 of 25 in the series Literary London & Enid Blyton’s DorsetLulworth Castle Hike What better way to meet locals than to hitch a ride out to the countryside where the bus doesn’t run and then spend a few hours hiking with them through cow pastures on a castle estate? There