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The Best Snowy Winter Adventure Holidays
ByJen Lowthrop 27 November 201526 August 2021

…r skier there are always new adventures to be had every day on the slopes. New pistes to try, new black runs to master and of course a new mountain bar to drink at. I am hoping to go skiing again in the New Year. I have tried Austria and have been to France many times, but tempted to try somewhere new. Any ski location recommendations? Snowholing in Scotland It was about three years ago that I went snowholing in Scotland. ‘It was the best of times…

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Breakfast at Tiffany’s at the Blue Box Cafe – Is it worth it?
ByJen Lowthrop 2 June 201910 May 2020

…y before when a last minute spot opened up. And so on our first morning in New York City I donned my pearls and we headed to Tiffany’s flagship jewellery store for breakfast. We arrived on time and were quickly seated in the turquoise (or is it blue?) cafe, filled with blue (turquoise!) crockery, walls, chairs and pepper pots. I felt a mix of incredibly sophisticated and horrendously touristy. It felt good! You can choose between the breakfast, lu…

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A Walk in the Parks – Everything you need to know
ByJen Lowthrop 6 July 202328 July 2023

…s on next year. The 10 national parks in England are: Peak District, North York Moors, Yorkshire Dales, Lake District, Northumberland, New Forest, Broads, South Downs, Exmoor and Dartmoor. How far will you walk? I will be walking about 10 – 20 miles a day, though it could be slightly less or slightly more. It will vary depending on the terrain, where I need to get to in order to have a bed for the night and how well my feet and Cookie’s paws are h…

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Top things to do around Beautiful Lincoln
ByJen Lowthrop 28 July 201328 July 2013

…on our doorstep and one of the best is Lincolnshire. Within easy reach of York, Leeds, Sheffield, Derby, Leicester and Peterborough, Lincolnshire is a hidden gem on the east coast that can be easily reached in around an hour and a half. So there’s no need to plan your trip weeks in advance or set aside a whole day for travelling – simply pack up the car and go. If you’ve never been to Lincolnshire, you’ll have no idea how much there is to do ther…

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50 Cities and their amazing nicknames
ByJen Lowthrop 8 March 2017

…popular destinations have garnered loving nicknames over time, cities like New York (The Big Apple) or Paris (The City Of Love). However, did you know that there are hundreds of cities that have collected nicknames through the years? Some are easy to remember and make complete sense to anyone that’s stepped foot in cities themselves, some are a little more unusual and may make sense only to the history buffs of the world. To test your knowledge an…

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Tips for a gap year at any age and WIN a backpack!
ByJen Lowthrop 17 May 20158 June 2015

…ool plays, travelled and possibly the best of all, spent many a weekend in New York City, just one hour away by train. If you are currently in 6th form and wondering what to do next I recommend looking into the ESU Scholarship. If you’re a bit older, it’s still not too late to go back to school… live in another country and take classes to learn the language, or study for a masters abroad or take a few classes in something you have always wanted to…

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Mississippi Bucket List – Here Is the List of Top Picks
ByJen Lowthrop 1 August 201919 August 2019

…opt to spend some quality time on Mississippi’s Gulf coast beaches. They are a hidden gem and are nestled between Florida and Alabama. Other posts you might like New York City Secrets Breakfast at Tiffany’s – Is it worth it? The best spa hotel in the Cotswolds…

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