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BELFAST: THE MOST ASTONISHING CITY IN THE UK Until I heard that Van Morrison was going to perform a 70th birthday concert on Cypress Avenue—the picturesque residential street he made famous in the song of the same name on his renowned 1968 album Astral Weeks—Belfast hadn’t crossed my mind as …
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6 CHEAP WAYS TO EAT IN STOCKHOLM I recently had a beautiful week in Stockholm, admiring its elegant architecture, an abundance of water, and its population’s genetically smiling, trendy demeanor. But when it came time for meals, I occasionally felt sticker shock because typical main portions at regular restaurants can …
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WHY YOU SHOULD EXPLORE ENGLAND OUTSIDE LONDON I had only 24 hours in London during a recent trip to the UK (my first time in England), which is definitely not enough time to really get to know the city (and a fantastic excuse to go again). I stayed in the …
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WHY YOU SHOULD VISIT LONDON IN SPRING You may not be aware, but now is the perfect moment to visit London, even if Brexit and Megs and Harry’s royal baby are currently the biggest stories out of London. The arrival of new hotels, theaters, and art exhibits around town during …
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Read More »STOCKHOLM IS THE BEST PLACE TO TRAVEL WITH KIDS
STOCKHOLM IS THE BEST PLACE TO TRAVEL WITH KIDS STOCKHOLM IS THE BEST PLACE TO TRAVEL WITH KIDS I adore traveling, but I also gave birth to a kid last year. As it happens, the two don’t have to conflict, so we decided to go to Stockholm in August with …
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