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Michelle's Monologues
- Oct 17, 2019
- 4 min
A to Z Travel Blog - Vietnam
Vietnam has a fascinating history, colourful food and epic landscapes filled with rolling rice fields. We would jump at the opportunity to return! Here's why. Ha Long Bay ©MDHarding A to Z Travel Blog - Vietnam Reaching Vietnam * There are affiliate links within this blog. If you click on them I may earn a little money but at no extra cost to you. There are a number of airlines that fly into Vietnam. We flew Edinburgh to London, London to Bangkok and then Bangkok (Thailand) t
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Michelles Monologues
- Oct 16, 2019
- 2 min
World's End Edinburgh
Edinburgh has many hidden secrets! Did you know that once the city was surrounded by a wall - Flodden Wall? The World's End pub so called because this literally was the end of most people's world. Situated just inside the Netherbow gate, poorer residence who couldn't afford the entrance fee back into the city stayed their whole lives within the confines of the City Walls. With the World's End Close being the last close before reaching the former site of the city wall. World's
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Michelles Monologues
- Oct 15, 2019
- 4 min
How To Travel To Elgin, Scotland On A Day Trip
The Royal Burgh of Elgin dates back to 1190 AD. A former Cathedral City, the historic town is famous for it's industries such as textiles and of course whisky distilling. Much of Scotland can be reached very easily with public transportation. So why not make your travel plans to include the northern Scottish town - Elgin. Here's how you can travel to Elgin on a day trip from Edinburgh. River Lossie, Elgin ©MDHarding How To Travel To Elgin, Scotland On A Day Trip Reaching Elgi
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Michelles Monologues
- Sep 30, 2019
- 2 min
What Not To Miss When Visiting Loch Tay - A Scotland Travel Blog
Loch Tay situated in the heart of the Scottish Highlands, is the largest Loch in Perthshire and one of the deepest Lochs in Scotland. At over 508 ft deep, it's impossible to see anything in this dark stretch of water. Formed by the glaciers and the Highland Fault Line. The loch spans 15 miles (24 km) long with residents dating back to neolithic times between 370BC and 355BC. At Loch Tay ©MDHarding What Not To Miss When Visiting Loch Tay Getting to Loch Tay It was a bright br
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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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Michelles Monologues
- Sep 26, 2019
- 4 min
A to Z Travel Blog - Taiwan
It's time for Taiwan known as the "Heart of Asia", one of the best travel destinations in Asia. It may not be one of the cheapest to visit but it is a must visit for it's great food and of course incredible national parks, as well as much more! Yehliu Geopark, Taiwan ©MDHarding A to Z Travel Blog - Taiwan *There may be affiliate links in this travel blog. If you click on them I may earn a little money but at no extra cost to you. Reaching Taiwan We flew with Eva Air (Evergree
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Michelles Monologues
- Sep 23, 2019
- 1 min
You Have Mail!
Since a young age I have loved receiving mail, at one point having a large number of pen-pals around the world. In today's world things are much faster but they can still be personalised. You Have Mail! Paperless Post Paperless Post is a company that designs customizable online stationery, to show that communication can be personal and well-designed regardless of the medium.Paperless Post has partnered with several world-famous designers and lifestyle brands, including kate s
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Michelles Monologues
- Sep 4, 2019
- 3 min
Things To See And Do In Glasgow That You Might Not Have Heard Of
Being a local I am always interested in discovering new places to visit, attractions, restaurants and more. While visiting Glasgow on a day trip from Edinburgh recently, I came across a few things I couldn't wait to share with you including the Govan Stanes (stones). Rooftops of Glasgow ©MDHarding Things To See And Do In Glasgow That You Might Not Have Heard Of Getting To Glasgow Reaching Glasgow couldn't be easier with direct flights from around the world, trains connecting
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Michelle's Monologues
- Aug 29, 2019
- 3 min
A to Z Travel Blog - Singapore
A to Z Travel Blog - Singapore.
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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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