Author: Oliver
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How do you say “wow” in French? Musee d’Orsay
Read more: How do you say “wow” in French? Musee d’OrsayOur 3-hour walking tour when we first arrived really set us up well to plan our remaining time in Paris. One of the things we decided we absolutely had to see was the Musee d’Orsay, located “just down the road from” the Louvre. The museum was originally designed as a railway station, however as trains…
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Paris in a day!
Read more: Paris in a day!Having settled in to our flat, we were keen to get started…to soak in all that Paris has to offer. But where to start? On the internet, of course. After some research, Katina found what sounded like a fantastic 3 hour walking tour of Paris, through a new company called Wego Walking Tours. Our Tour…
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Yes or No…that is the question
Read more: Yes or No…that is the questionAs you may be aware, Scotland is conducting a national referendum on September 18th, 2014. The question on the table: Should Scotland separate from the United Kingdom? The outcome will have definite impacts on the country, regardless of which side wins the vote. We have met many friendly and interesting people throughout our journeys in Scotland. …
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A place with a “Stirling” reputation
Read more: A place with a “Stirling” reputationHave no fear! You can enjoy this posting with or without a bonnie Scottish accent! Stirling Castle is one of the older castles in Scotland, with a history dating back to the 1200’s, and with some buildings within the current castle as old as the early 1500’s. It was a seat of power in Scotland,…
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Home to the 2014 Commonwealth Games…
Read more: Home to the 2014 Commonwealth Games…Having left Wales, we continued to make our way north to Scotland. Glasgow was an obvious place for us to stop and stretch our legs after several hours of driving. To get the full effect, you need to read this post in a bonnie Scottish accent! This year, Glasgow hosted the 2014 Commonwealth Games from the…