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    2012 events in Ireland

    2012 is a massive year for Ireland, with or without the Guinness! It’s the centenary of the launch of the Titanic and the Irish are celebrating in full roar. If you’re heading to the home of the blarney, have a look at all the stuff that’s happening…

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    Visit the REAL Downton Abbey

    The smash hit TV series Downton Abbey is filmed at Highclere Castle in Hampshire. Guest blogger Pam Wade popped in on the real Lord and Lady of the manor and had a good snoop around…

  3. The awesome Tate Modern building in the former Power Station

    LOL, the Tate Modern is surely a joke!

    I’m sorry but I just don’t ‘get’ modern art. I always think, hang on, is the emperor wearing any clothes?? This is my first travel story that launched me into the exciting world of travel writing 11 years ago. I love the Tate Modern!

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    Inside Buckingham Palace

    If you’ve ever fancied stomping on the Queen’s stomping ground, you can. Ever since the royal household were forced to tighten their spending they began making a little cash on the side in the form of tours through their house.

  5. Frogmore House

    The UK’s best castles fit for a princess

    Wills and Kate’s (aka William and Catherine’s) wedding is coming up on April 29th and while personally I’ll be drinking tea with my pinky out, glued to the TV for the biggest royal wedding of our generation, some of you (you know who you are) will be in London for the nuptial knotting and may [...]

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    Och aye – ‘Active Scotland’ events for 2011

    Scotland has launched a year of exciting activities and events with the announcement of Active Scotland. The year-long programme of events, festivals and activities will outline Scotland as a must-visit active and adventure destination and showcase the best of Scotland to the world. From gentle coastal walks to long-distance treks through challenging terrain; open canoeing [...]

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    Best little cupcake shop in London

    What a find! I wandered out from my hotel – Corus at Lancaster Gate – to drag 10 days worth of laundry to the very nice washer woman who will deal with the reeking pile while I shop, when I stumbled upon this cute little cafe. The Cupcake Emporium at Lancaster Gate, it is. Memo [...]