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Penzance: England’s Tropical Paradise

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A father-daughter trip to Penzance, Cornwall For me dream vacations often involve white beaches with sparkling blue water, palm trees and tropical weather, but thanks to my dad I know that sometimes when traveling, it’s good to try something new. My dad has had a fascination with Great Britain ever since he studied at Oxford for [...]

Iris Origo and Tales of 20th Century Tuscany

A woman who lived under the Tuscan sun in the early 1900s The villa and beautiful gardens at La Foce in Tuscany. An Italian nobleman for a husband. The stuff of dreams for many a Travel Belle. But Iris Origo’s life was no fairy tale. She endured war, loneliness, grief and privation during Italy’s troubled [...]

Gold Medals for London and Mummy

I caved in to pressure after she proudly brought home a huge piece of project work with the somewhat chilling final line, “I’m going to the Olympics because my mummy has bought us tickets!”

5 London Parks to Soak up the Sun

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When you’ve had enough of London’s shopping and nightlife, why not enjoy some of this city’s best parks and forget you’re even in a cultural capital.

5 Places to Hunt for Bargains in London

Bargain shopping in London

Shopping in London with a little help from a local.

Where to Stay in Oxford, England

Where to stay in Oxford, hotels

Accommodation options for all types of travelers.

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