I just submitted an article about Kiev, and was reminded of my first journey there a couple of years ago. Uzbekistan came to mind. Why? Well, as I was waiting in transit at Riga airport, I noticed an Ilyushin from Uzbekistan Airways on the tarmac. I remember staring dreamily at it while sipping a so-so [...]
Wherethehellis Kish?
After gazing at the destination board at Dubai’s terminal 2, Kish piqued my interest. Kish beach, photo by Emdadi In case you don’t know – I certainly didn’t – Kish is an island in Iran, easily accessible from Dubai. Not only does Kish Air and Queshm Air fly regularly and frequently, but there’s also a [...]
St Helena, a travel dream
My latest travel dream is St Helena. How to get there? I’d like a slow, dreamy boat journey, perhaps aboard the Royal Mail ship.
Dreams of Antarctica
It looks as if my dreams of Antarctica are one step closer now I’ve discovered Hurtigruten travels to Antarctica in the southern summer.
Welcome! I'm Sophie - writer, dreamer, negotiator, wanderer, mum - in search of the world's curious places. Mostly with my daughters, sometimes solo. The girls share their take on it, too.
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- The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe – the real Narnia
- Pets, pools and pennies at the Hemingway House, Key West
- Atlantic Canada: Lively Lunenburg
- Canada Road Trip: Vancouver to Calgary, the Scenic Route
- Cape Byron Lighthouse
- The innovative architecture of Rotterdam
- World at a Glance: Green bikes – and scooters – in Amsterdam
- Viva Bahia, a fabulous Majorca family hotel
- Greece: A guide for history buffs
- Norfolk Coast Path: horizons
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Travel Musts: What amazing colors in those pictures! I wish I co...
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Ursula: Oh my God that pool surrounded with those balinese...
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Edit: Actually those roller are technically green, their...
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Steve: The scooters look like a great way to get around (...
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bonooobong: I guess those scooters have been green technically...
