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Travel Pennies: A Night Hike up Benbulben (in the rain)
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A Night Hike up Benbulben (in the rain). Thursday, 13 August 2015. A few weeks ago, I was driving into Sligo with a friend. The sun was inexplicably shining, and Benbulben, our very own table mountain, was standing over Sligo town, glowing in the dwindling light of day. We both admired it. You can easily forget it's there, can't you? I've been meaning to climb it for as long as I've been here, but never gotten around to it. Then, a few weeks ago, I heard of a rather exciting excuse to do so. They'll call...
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Travel Pennies: Wheat-Free Banana Pancakes (that actually taste good)
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Wheat-Free Banana Pancakes (that actually taste good). Wednesday, 15 April 2015. I'm just back from boot camp. This means that I am a lean, mean, (calorie-counting) fighting machine. I'm hoping that this new me is going to stick around for a while, because she's a little skinnier than the last one, and has a mean right hook. I spent a few days at Pure Results Bootcamp. I'd heard about these pancakes a while ago, and wanted to try them out. Usually, I have a natural inclination to despise vegan/wheat-...
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Travel Pennies: August 2015
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What to do in the Seychelles when you've tired of your lover. When I went to the Seychelles, I expected to be surrounded by couples gazing adoringly into each others eyes. I predicted that the only other people there would be part of a pair, and that I would spend the majority of my time rolling my eyes at their displays of affection. In reality, I saw a lot of couples who had been in the company of only each other for a fortnight. And boy, could you tell. Thursday, 20 August 2015. Tuesday, 18 August 2015.
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Travel Pennies: January 2015
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5 Tips for First Time Skiers. So I know what you're thinking, what you're worrying about, and what you should do. 1 Before Departure: Prep Those Thighs. From Brad Gouthro. Do these for a couple of weeks and you'll have the legs of an ox. 2 Think Like a Bunny. And do make sure you start out with lessons. They're offered at almost all resorts, and will be a million times better than a friend or loved one showing you the ropes. They'll get bored, you'll get frustrated and it will likely end in tears. If you...
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Travel Pennies: Hotel Room Video Review: The Scarlet, Cornwall
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Hotel Room Video Review: The Scarlet, Cornwall. Thursday, 2 July 2015. I really hate the phrase ‘Bucket List’. Almost as much as I hated the film, The Bucket List. And I actually switched that mess off after about half an hour, something I rarely do that with a movie. Trust me – I’ve stuck with some really terrible films right through to the end (Jurassic Park III, I’m looking at you). The Scarlet is one that has been on the list for a while. 1 September 2016 at 13:17. I would be supportive on all your a...
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Travel Pennies: February 2015
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Hull - Least romantic town in Britain, or city on the up? Poor old Hull. It always seems to get the rough end of the deal, written off as a bland city in the north which nothing much to offer. Just recently, its suffered another blow, being dubbed the least romantic town in the UK in a survey conducted by Hotels.com. Its a bit of a bum deal, if you ask me, but the rest of the list is also a bit odd. London? You wont include Milton Keynes, but youll throw London in the pile? Wednesday, 11 February 2015.
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Travel Pennies: Pure Results: What to expect at bootcamp
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Pure Results: What to expect at bootcamp. Wednesday, 15 July 2015. I'm a tricky person to motivate. Scream in my face, and I'll likely giggle (or scream back, depending on my mood). Encourage me gently and nicely, and there's a high chance I'll take advantage of your lack of authority and overthrow whatever organisation you belong to. Leave me to my own devices, and I'll get distracted by a weirdly shaped cloud or do a google image search on Jeff Goldblum. A well timed Abba song also has its place. This ...
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Travel Pennies: Video Room Review for The Delano hotel, Las Vegas
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Video Room Review for The Delano hotel, Las Vegas. Wednesday, 12 August 2015. All of the rooms in the Delano are actually suites, kitted out with white leather, gleaming marble and huge king beds. I barely spent any time in mine, and doubt many people do, but there's enough room to swing a tiger, should you come across one. I made a short video, so you can get a glimpse into the suite itself. Suites start at $200 a night, and you can see more about The Delano here: www.delanolasvegas.com. 171; Newer Post.
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Travel Pennies: July 2015
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Iced Ginger Green Tea. Golly, its hot, isnt it? What a heatwave were having! The sun is splitting the sky, were all walking around looking lovely in our sundresses and. I cant, I cant. Its FREEZING. Here Its boiling in Dublin, sweltering in London and Im sitting here jealous as sin. In a cardigan. Friday, 24 July 2015. Street art in Downtown Las Vegas. Sometimes its a little difficult to avoid cliches in travel writing. I dont mean the obvious ones, like hidden gem (which is just the worst. I really hate...
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Travel Pennies: June 2015
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Tomatini - the summer cocktail you need in your repertoire. There's something pretty badass about a signature drink, isn't there? And I don't mean something run of the mill, like a glass of Pinot Grigio (I do not seem like a badass when I order this. I seem like a Real Housewife). No, I mean something like an Old Fashioned, or a shot of bourbon on the rocks. Or even better, this jazzy new cocktail, the Tomatini, which has become my new favourite drink. Jimmy Barrett de Cecco in Dubai. It has similar note...