Grieving at Christmas is a tradition I wish I didn’t have to follow. Both of my parents died in winter. But even if they’d died outside the confines of twinkling lights…
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Europe Festivals ScotlandSamhuinn Fire Festival: Celebrating Edinburgh’s Ancient Halloween Tradition
What do you know about the Samhuinn Fire Festival? If you’re anything like me, you probably don’t know much. And if I told you that Samhuinn takes place on the same…
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It was a chilly autumn morning in Edinburgh, and I was late for the Storytelling Festival. I wove my way past groups of tourists along the Royal Mile until I reached…
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When you think of a youth hostel in the English countryside, a Victorian Gothic mansion doesn’t spring to mind. But YHA Castleton Losehill Hall is just that: a stunning stately home…
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At first glance, the little town of Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, is picture-perfect. Under bright skies, tourists flock to Lunenburg to eat ice cream, shop for souvenirs, and learn about the town’s rich…
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Have you ever noticed the little free libraries in London? You might have seen them outside residential houses or against the wall of a cafe. They crop up at supermarket check-outs…
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The sun is setting on our Fortune beach Boil-Up in Newfoundland, Canada. We sip our tea from patterned china cups, looking out at the lapping waves, and Brian tells us this is…
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On Kihnu island, the Night of Ancient Bonfires is just beginning. We stand on the sand, watching a modest group of Estonian musicians in traditional dress as they play a jaunty…
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Challenges Estonia Mental Health PersonalAnxiety Stole My Love Of Travel. This Is How I’m Fixing It.
It’s a pitch-black night on an Estonian island, and I’m having an anxiety attack. Just ahead on the narrow road, the light from Kim’s torch skitters over the gravel as she…
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Accommodation Norway The ArcticWhere to Stay in Svalbard: Longyearbyen’s Best Hotels, Hostels & Camping Spots
Where are the best hotels in Svalbard? When I decided to spend a week in Longyearbyen, Svalbard, I didn’t think too much about where to stay. Like I do when planning…