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A Cosy Birmingham B&B With Homestay

Published: 11th April 2016 by Laurence Norah5 Comments

There’s nothing like an English breakfast. Admittedly, the Americans do their best, bless them, but they get the bacon all wrong, and have a strange obsession with syrup. Also, from what I can tell, a phobia of baked beans in the morning, a staple of the classic English breakfast. The Europeans (I am aware the UK is in Europe, but we often gloss over this with us vs them … [Read more...]

Staying in Paris with Homestay

Published: 14th February 2016 by Laurence NorahLeave a Comment

I’m thrilled to say that we’ve recently signed on to become Homestay ambassadors. What does this mean? Well, we’re going to be using the Homestay service in various destinations around the world, and then sharing our stories, adventures, and thoughts with you guys. In case you’re not familiar with Homestay, here’s a quick brief. Homestay is a service that lets you find … [Read more...]

Experiencing Arabian Hospitality with Rotana in Dubai

Published: 25th November 2014 by Laurence NorahLeave a Comment

When I had a real job that involved me wearing a suit and tie every day, I spent two and a half years living in a major brand chain hotel as a result of a project I was on. When it got to the point where I was invited to the staff Christmas party, I realised that perhaps it was time to move on with my life. Although I did have some pretty excellent holidays thanks to all the … [Read more...]

How to stay in a Villa for less than the price of a Hostel

Published: 22nd September 2014 by Laurence NorahLeave a Comment

When I lived in the UK, friends and I would often band together and go on holidays to giant houses in remote parts of the country, including the Scottish Highlands or the Lake District. We usually hired extravagantly huge houses for these adventures. I remember one on a 10,000 acre estate which came complete with its own Scottish Loch (prehistoric monster as an optional … [Read more...]

Relaxing in Vougliameni, Athens

Published: 12th May 2014 by Laurence NorahLeave a Comment

I recently had the pleasure of popping down to Athens for a few days, ostensibly to take part in the Travel Trade Athens show, but also to have a bit of fun exploring this city. Since it’s the place where Western civilisation started and one which somehow I have never visited, I leapt at the chance to explore, and even tacked on a few days to my itinerary to take in a few … [Read more...]

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