Let’s face it; books are usually better than films. So why not get inspired by your favourite sports biography for your next holiday? There are many places for sports enthusiasts where they can feel their passion up close. You can bring up your favourite sports novels with you on the…
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Back in 1999 R. A. Dalkey experienced his first night of what he describes as wild camping but in fact, is probably more comparable to rough sleeping. What he did realise however is that a small part of him really enjoyed it, even if he was close to getting frostbite….
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When planning a trip the first place I gain inspiration is within the pages of novels and books about the country I want to visit. Australia is no different. It is a country we have wanted to explore for years but knowing where to head is the hard part. Unlike…
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It’s true to say that at one time, given a choice, seeking out amazing beaches to visit would have been at the top of my travel requirements. However, as with all things, with age comes change and now when looking for inspiration for our next trip I research extensively. I…
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Albuquerque, New Mexico, is one of the best known filming locations of all time. Not only is it home to two of the most widely watched crime drama series currently on TV, “Breaking Bad” and “Better Call Saul,” since the 19th century, it has also been a sought-after filming location for…
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World Book Day is a day to celebrate the great writers from around the world. It is a day where children, and adults alike, pay homage to their favourite books often by dressing up as their best-loved characters in order to spark conversations about the literary world. It is a…
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2016 is here and so too are a whole host of authors hoping that their latest creation will make it to the top of the bestselling lists, but who should we be looking out for? What will be you top read of 2016? Is anyone going to be able to…
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Star Rating: *** Pages: 247 (paperback edition) First published in 2015 by Austin Macauley Publishers For anyone looking to complete a road trip of the Algarve this is potentially a guide worth having. Full of insights and information ranging from the history of this area to where to eat whilst…
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Star Rating: ***** Pages: 308 (E-book Version) First published by Simi Books in 2014 “The country, largest along its east-west axis, looked like a whale beached between India and China, themselves two vast oceans teeming with life. The country was relatively small compared to its neighbouring giants, but considering the…
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Stars: **** Pages: 239 (e-book edition) First published by Outskirts Press Inc. in 2011 Mixing past and present this is both a travelogue, conveying the best stop-off points whilst driving north from Mexico to Canada, and a personal diary of childhood road trip memories. In Jason’s opening chapter we gain…
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