Monthly Archives: July 2010

The festivals in Buxton, Derbyshire

I seem to have arrived in Buxton in the middle of a great big festival. On Wednesday, in an attempt to stay awake, having arrived in the UK at 5:30 in the morning, I went for a walk through the … Continue reading

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Cheap trans-atlantic flight – the follow-up

I survived the el cheapo Thomas Cook flight relatively intact. We left essentially on time. They did have the advertised leg room, and the seat-back screens – although the non-premium passengers had a very limited selection, and no one had … Continue reading

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packing and prepping and shopping, oh my!

I have made a radical decision: I’m taking a suitcase, not a backpack. I know! It’s freaking me out a little, too. Here’s the thing, though – I’m not going to be moving all that much. I settle down in … Continue reading

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pre-booking jitters

It happens to me every time. I’ve worked out where I want to go and what I want to do. I’ve researched and priced everything out. I’m ready. And yet, I’m terrified of actually taking the step and booking my … Continue reading

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prep and planning – booking my Scotland trip on the cheap

After nearly two months of going back and forth about whether I could make this happen, it’s finally beginning to come together. This next bit is going to be the crazy part, because I’m now scheduled to leave a week … Continue reading

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