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A dream of holograms and a reality of airport queues

Posted on April 4, 2025 by JJS

🇬🇧 After a blissful night’s sleep filled with visions of holograms and swirling lights—thanks to the ABBA Voyage show—I woke up with the distinct impression that Bjorn and Benny had taken up residence in my subconscious. The concert had clearly … Continue reading →

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London calling

Posted on April 3, 2025 by JJS

🇬🇧 A taxi fare, a time warp and a touch of ABBA magic Let’s start with a simple travel tip: if you ever feel like you got a great deal on a flight, London taxis will be happy to correct … Continue reading →

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Quantum quandaries and pints in London

Posted on April 2, 2025 by JJS

🇬🇧 For once, my Ryanair flight to Stansted wasn’t a claustrophobic test of human endurance. In a rare twist of fate, the plane was half-empty, giving me enough space to almost stretch out and almost be comfortable. Small victories. With … Continue reading →

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The month that was – March 2025

Posted on April 1, 2025 by JJS

🇬🇧 The case of the disappearing month Once again, I find myself asking: where on earth did March go? It barely arrived, made itself comfortable for about five minutes, and then vanished without so much as a goodbye. I checked … Continue reading →

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The week that was 13-2025

Posted on March 30, 2025 by JJS

A week of winds, pills and pasta Some weeks have a theme, and this one’s was wind—howling, relentless, and determined to push me over. But let’s start at the beginning. The week began delightfully in Devon, where spring flirted with … Continue reading →

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Devon – Day VI

Posted on March 26, 2025 by JJS

🇬🇧 From Mercedes to EasyJet A journey through contrasts This morning, we bid farewell to Devon and make our way back to Bristol Airport in style—courtesy of the rental Mercedes C200. Unlike the journey down, this time it’s daylight, and … Continue reading →

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Devon – Day V

Posted on March 25, 2025 by JJS

🇬🇧 A day of mystery, mead and mighty Gin & Tonics in Devon Some nights are best left unspoken, and this was certainly one of them. But as the morning light crept in, so did the reassuring scent of sizzling … Continue reading →

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Devon – Day IV

Posted on March 24, 2025 by JJS

🇬🇧 À day of ferries, pints and decisions (mostly about drinks) An early start today—well, early by our standards. A taxi was booked for 9 AM to whisk us off to Kingswear, just a few miles away, where we would … Continue reading →

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Devon – Day III

Posted on March 24, 2025 by JJS

🇬🇧 A day in the life of a well seasoned walker (and drinker) Walk, drink, eat, repeat. A simple yet effective mantra for a day well spent. The morning began with another first-class English breakfast—because nothing fuels a day of … Continue reading →

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Devon – Day II

Posted on March 23, 2025 by JJS

🇬🇧 A day of indulgence and adventure in Dartmoor Some days are just built differently. They start with a feast, flirt with danger, indulge in a little history, and end with just the right amount of ale and whisky. This … Continue reading →

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