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Did you see my BBC 1 debut? If not it’s still av

Did you see my BBC 1 debut? If not it’s still available on BBC iPlayer for a couple more weeks, series 22, episode 7.
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Honoured to be part of this episode of ‘Escape to the Country’ when they visited Derbyshire as their Matlock expert. A half day filming for a minute of me on screen (and no mention of @coworkingcorner despite filming there 😔)
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Lots of fun all the same and great to highlight how bloomin’ brilliant my home town is. Hands up if you think Matlock, Derbyshire and the Pean District is the best?! 🙋‍♀️

Wales has incredible beaches. I’ve always known

Wales has incredible beaches. I’ve always known this, But I’ve never really experienced them until a couple of weeks ago. And well, I can confirm it is true!
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When you holiday in the UK in October you definitely don’t expect good weather but somehow we got lucky and other than a couple of brief spatters of rain and some wind, it was gorgeous crisp sunny days all week.
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This is Mwnt Beach, not far from Cardigan. One of many beaches @nix.rix recommended on our tour of Pembrokeshire. It’s small but perfectly formed and there’s a cafe serving hot drinks and snacks, even in October. You can also visit it as part of the Pembrokeshire coastal walk. Come rain or shine it’s definitely worth a visit. Have you been?

Is Oia in Santorini really as beautiful as they sa

Is Oia in Santorini really as beautiful as they say? Oh yes!
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Santorini was our first stop on the cruise. A small tender boat took us ashore, where we got a cable car to the town of Fira. We then got a taxi to Oia which took about 25 minutes and cost €30. There are buses, but the queues can be long!
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We were quite surprised how ‘quiet’ it seemed compared to the crazy crowds you hear about, but I think it was due to it being October and arriving early. It’s the sunset that pulls the crowds, but we were back on the ship by then. It really is a beautiful town and I’d love to go back and stay in one of the cute villas with tiny pools looking out to sea… can you spot any in the photo?
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We did queue for this photo spot, tho there were only about 3 people in front of us, apparently in high season you can be queuing for ages! Worth it or not? Would you queue for a photo opp?

Look closely and you will see there are LOTS of pe

Look closely and you will see there are LOTS of people! This is my second time visiting the Acropolis and both times were as busy! Any instagrammer who shows you a photo without people has photoshopped it or maybe woken up at 5am?!
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We were there at the end of the season last week. I’m told in August you can barely get up the steps for people AND it can be 40+ degrees too!
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I definitely recommend visiting Athens early or late in the season, it was about 24 degrees when we were there, perfect to enjoy the sunshine without sweating your balls (or whatever) off! Even though our @welcomepickups tour guide greeted us with an apology the weather wasn’t great 🤣
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I’m not one to read the historical facts in detail but I can tell you the Parthenon behind me is over 2460 years old! 👵🏻 If you’re a history buff (like my sisters) you will love Athens, there is soo much history across the city. If you’re more of a pretty scenery and good food kinda traveller (like me) … then Athens is still the place for you. Just ask John to take you for the best and cheapest gyros in town! 😋
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Have you been to Athens?

I love bookshops and hunt them down in every town

I love bookshops and hunt them down in every town and city I visit. Even if I don’t speak the language. I just love the feel of being in a bookshop, the endless possibilities of stories to take you away on far off adventures.
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Yesterday was #BookShopDay so to celebrate here is the last bookshop I visited in Palma, Mallorca. I couldn’t read any of the books, but I enjoyed a tea outside and even took a work call to confirm some new work 🙌#HybridWorking!
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Palma was one of our day stops as part of the most incredible cruise I’ve just left. If you haven’t been watching my stories I will be sharing more of my trip with @celebritycruises over the coming days and on my blog soon. I was @thetravelhack’s +1 (what a friend! 🥰) and can’t wait to share more of this beautiful, fun, jam packed yet relaxing holiday abroad!
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Do you seek out bookshops when you travel?

Last weekend I was on a blissful retreat with @emm

Last weekend I was on a blissful retreat with @emmasdaleretreats. It was a perfect mix of adventure, relaxation and great food and I loved it!
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Sunday morning was spent walking Alpacas down to the Lake and back and I can’t tell you how relaxing and wonderful it was. I’ve always thought it sounded odd when people say they’re going alpaca walking… but now I’ve done it I can see why it’s becoming a popular country activity. They walk slowly so you have no choice but to walk at a steady pace taking in the surroundings. They can sometimes be found letting out a peaceful humming sound too. It’s no surprise they’re seen as therapy animals.
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They’re very civilised too and poop in the same spot, leaving the group to do their business! We did our walk with Jackie and her alpacas at Senerwater Alpaca Ambles. It was lovely 🥰
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Have you been alpaca walking?
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Photo of Jen smiling at the camera in a purple top while feeding Henry the alpaca by the lake.

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