Skip On Over Highlights - March 23 - April 4 2008
April 6th 2008 03:04
What have you been missing? Travel notes from Canada, England, London and a few general tips to make it all go more smoothly.
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Radio Interview - The Truth about Travel Writing takes you to a blurb about a CBC radio interview with Chuck Thompson, author of Smile When You're Lying, Confessions of a Rogue Travel Writer. There's a link to a longer review of the radio piece. Come on, Chuck, say it ain't so. Surely it's ALL true?
London Travel
Have a look at Westminster Abbey by night, the beautiful picture that goes with the article Westminster Abbey from the Outside in London Travel.
England Travel
Moving further from London - but not too far - we have pieces on one very well-known site and two that are not quite as famous but excellent day trips. Stratford-Upon-Avon - Shakespeare's Pretty Town gives an introduction to this enchanting and historic place, home to William Shakespeare, where you can visit buildings he would have been in, and see the River Avon, surely an inspiration to any writer.
Queen Elizabeth I had a beau who had a castle made of red sandstone where, in an extravagant bid to win the Queen's hand in marriage, he wooed her with parties we just don't see anymore. Read more in Kenilworth Castle - The Romance of Queen Elizabeth I.
For something more horticultural than historic, though it has both, the Royal Horticultural Gardens at Wisley, Just Southwest of London are just the ticket.
Canada Travel
Meanwhile in the New World, take a peek at the world-famous Banff National Park, Alberta and the colourful Granville Island Market in Vancouver, B.C.
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Ladybug by Dvotygirl on Wikimedia Commons under GNU license. Thanks to Dvotygirl for this great image!
From Skip On Over
Radio Interview - The Truth about Travel Writing takes you to a blurb about a CBC radio interview with Chuck Thompson, author of Smile When You're Lying, Confessions of a Rogue Travel Writer. There's a link to a longer review of the radio piece. Come on, Chuck, say it ain't so. Surely it's ALL true?
London Travel
Have a look at Westminster Abbey by night, the beautiful picture that goes with the article Westminster Abbey from the Outside in London Travel.
Moving further from London - but not too far - we have pieces on one very well-known site and two that are not quite as famous but excellent day trips. Stratford-Upon-Avon - Shakespeare's Pretty Town gives an introduction to this enchanting and historic place, home to William Shakespeare, where you can visit buildings he would have been in, and see the River Avon, surely an inspiration to any writer.
Queen Elizabeth I had a beau who had a castle made of red sandstone where, in an extravagant bid to win the Queen's hand in marriage, he wooed her with parties we just don't see anymore. Read more in Kenilworth Castle - The Romance of Queen Elizabeth I.
For something more horticultural than historic, though it has both, the Royal Horticultural Gardens at Wisley, Just Southwest of London are just the ticket.
Canada Travel
Meanwhile in the New World, take a peek at the world-famous Banff National Park, Alberta and the colourful Granville Island Market in Vancouver, B.C.
Happy Travels, whether by armchair or for real
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Comment by Lilla
Enviro Warrior
An Extra Ordinary Life
Dream Herald
another great post and I am enjoying slowly wandering through the wonderful information that you have on offer for us all to help plan our trips and itineraries a little better. Thanks for the info. and the pics are great!
PS in psychic circles and among native animal totems, the lady bug is said to be a symbol that Mother Mary is with you consoling and guiding you. If one alights on you, it is said that if you make a wish, it will be granted. I have never tried it, but a friend says her wish came true? Further, something you thought was lost, will be finding its way back to you... this is particularly good if travelling and you've lost luggage... look out for the lady bug!
Lilla ...
Comment by Jill Browne
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London Travel
England Travel
Canada Travel
Calgary Travel
Anyway, you've given me a great idea for how to tag my non-descript luggage next time, thx.