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Michelles Monologues
- Sep 29, 2019
- 3 min
Scottish Island Getaways - A Scotland Travel Blog
Did you know there are over 790 incredible Scottish Islands to visit. With many that are easy to reach and seem like a world away. Here's some you might like to visit. On-board Calmac Ferries ©MDHarding Scottish Island Getaways Isle of Harris & Lewis The Isle of Harris and Lewis situated on the north west coast of Scotland is said to have been a part of the Norse kingdom of Suoreyjar. Now you can see the many monuments and relics such as the finest example of standing stones
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MDHarding
- Aug 12, 2019
- 4 min
Scotland's UNESCO Heritage Sites
Did you know Scotland has six UNESCO Heritage Sites? These are New Lanark, St Kilda, Neolithic Orkney, Edinburgh, Antonine Wall and The Forth Bridge. 2017 was the year of celebrating History, Heritage and Archaeology but wait 2020 is coming and it's the year of Coasts and Waters. What better year to share Scotland's UNESCO Heritage Sites as each has their own story to tell! Dean Village, Edinburgh ©MDHarding Scotland's UNESCO Heritage Sites New Lanark World Heritage Site Disc
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Michelles Monologues
- Aug 7, 2019
- 1 min
Secret Milan: Local Guides By Local People - Book Review
Before travelling to Milan I came across the Secret Milan Guide Book. I was intrigued to what was different about the JonGlez travel guide books. Here's what I discovered. Secret Milan: Local Guides By Local People - Book Review To start with this was a guide book like no other I had read. I was surprised by what It didn't include, there are no recommendations to eat, sleep or shop in this guide book. It contains an abundance of things to see but not the top 10 you would fin
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Michelles Monologues
- Aug 2, 2019
- 3 min
What Not To Miss - Assembly Festival, Edinburgh 2019
The Edinburgh Festivals have well and truly started, the city already a hive of activity with street performers and much more! Have you visited one of Edinburgh's Festivals? There is so much choice, it can be hard to decide. With something for everyone from comedians to acrobats, music and drama. Here are some of the incredible performances you don't want to miss. What Not To Miss - Assembly Festival, Edinburgh 2019 Choir of Man Imagine the greatest pub gig you've been to the
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Michelles Monologues
- Jul 18, 2019
- 3 min
Destinations To Get Back To Your Roots
If you love nature, wildlife and walking you will love these great destinations! I don't know about you but when life gets a little frantic, it's nice to return to nature, revive and ground yourself. In these beautiful locations the energy is vivacious. The Ahwahnee, Yosemite In Autumn Destinations To Get Back To Your Roots Yosemite On the outskirts of San Francisco is the incredible Yosemite National Park. One of the first National Parks in the USA to be created by John Muir
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Michelles Monologues
- Apr 24, 2019
- 1 min
Urban Blackbook Winery - London
While visiting London I had the opportunity to visit London's new urban winery - Blackbook Winery. Located under one of Battersea's historic brick arches is a dynamic family business producing urban wine, with grapes collected within two hours of London. If you love wine, read on to discover more about Blackbook Winery. ©MDHarding London's Urban Blackbook Winery About Blackbook Winery After travelling the world wine making in California, New Zealand, France and South Africa t
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MDHarding
- Apr 22, 2019
- 2 min
Day Trip From Edinburgh To The Alnwick Garden
Cherry Blossom season happens just once a year at the beautiful Alnwick Garden by Alnwick Castle, the home of the Duke and Duchess of Northumberland. With over 300 Prunus Serrulata 'Tai haku' trees it's a magical time to visit. Cherry Blossoms at The Alnwick Garden ©MDHarding Visiting The Magical Cherry Blossoms At The Alnwick Garden Reaching Alnwick Traveling to Alnwick couldn't be any easier with a direct train (LNER) from Edinburgh Waverley Train Station to Alnmouth Train
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MDHarding
- Mar 18, 2019
- 2 min
Travel Within A Personal Journey
Throughout my life I have loved reading, inspiring my own journey both outwardly and also inwardly. You become aware of how much more there is to life, the world and what is going on around you. It is also a great form of escapism to day dream, become curious, what ifs and potential adventures. When the time is right a friend has referred me to a inspirational book or I have come across one by coincidence or is it serendipity? Here are some of my favourites, that I hope you w
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MDHarding
- Feb 20, 2019
- 2 min
Going Places Together with The World's 5* Airline - Qatar Airways
When you live as close to Edinburgh Airport as I do, I am grateful to have so many great airlines serving it. Did you know the World's 5-star airline, Qatar Airways flies directly from Edinburgh to it's hub in Doha connecting six continents? Here's why we should be going places together with the world's 5-star airline - Qatar Airways. Qatar Airline En-route to Singapore ©MDHarding Going Places Together with The World's 5-Star Airline - Qatar Airways Online Reservations I love
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MDHarding
- Feb 14, 2019
- 2 min
Back To Your Roots
We all need time to re-connect, re-energise and re-ignite our passions. For sometime I have been inspired by ancient woodlands, nature and all it's wonders. Yesterday, a friend shared with me a mystical and magic location abundant in natural beauty. One of the largest areas in Scotland containing ancient woodland that's also a haven for wildlife. I was in my element taking photographs, listening to the birds singing and the water rapidly flowing past. It's times like these,
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MDHarding
- Feb 10, 2019
- 3 min
Celebrating Valentine's Day and Symbols Of Love From Around The World
Valentine's Day is celebrated around the world on the 14th February, but did you know that some countries have the most creative and unique symbols? I am a total romantic and love the stories of Venus/Aphrodite the goddess of Love, as well as Cupid/Eros her mischievous son. Love has no boundaries. "Love changes everything. So fill the world with it." - Kid President Love in Singapore ©MDHarding Symbols Of Love From Around The World About Valentine's Day Valentine's Day also k
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MDHarding
- Dec 30, 2018
- 6 min
That's A Wrap - 2018
I don't know about you but this year has went faster than me clicking my fingers. Already excited about what 2019 is going to bring. The vision board is complete, goals set and I've already taken action. Now time to relax, grateful to enjoy being with family & friends, great food and all the joys of the festive season. It's nice to look back to see how far I've traveled on my personal journey, grateful for all the opportunities, meeting old and new friends at some of the fabu
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M D Harding
- Dec 19, 2018
- 4 min
Mini Travel Guide - Ostrava & Surrounding Areas, Czech Republic
Back In July I traveled to the Czech Republic initially to Prague, which has become a very popular city break destination. Then as I mentioned there is More to Czech Republic than Prague! Here is what not to miss when visiting Ostrava & surrounding areas. ©MDHarding What To See In Ostrava and it's Surrounding Areas, Czech Republic Czech Republic *There may be affiliate links in this blog. If you click on them I may be given a small amount of money. At no extra cost to you. Th
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