A momentous day for England, a throwback post, an open letter

July 7 brought exuberant celebration this afternoon as England made it through to the semi finals of the World Cup. 13 years ago today, there was fear, there was anguish, there was terror as London…

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Days out in the UK: Whitstable, England’s Oyster Bay, the Pearl of Kent

Just 10 minutes away from Canterbury is the bohemian seaside town of Whitstable, famous for its oysters and shingle beaches.  This charming port offers a wide range seafood restaurants, picturesque lanes, artisanal bakeries, boutique shops and art…

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Days out in the UK: idyllic Cotswolds village Bourton on the Water

Almost two decades in the UK, I’ve finally become British. What does the average Brit do when the sun comes out? Why, go to the waterside of course. Any water would do: rivers, lakes, springs…

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Days out in the UK: The jewel of Milton Keynes, Stony Stratford

Following my first day out in Olney, only a few weeks later, I decided to spend an afternoon in the quaint little town of Stony Stratford, not to be confused with Stratford in Warwickshire. Before…

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