Great places to eat and drink around Kent – Part 1

English food never had the best reputation and I remember some pretty gruesome meals from years ago. But things have…

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Canterbury

Canterbury has seen pilgrims since the Middle Ages. But even before that the Romans were here and the first cathedral…

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Whitstable – a day on the north coast of Kent

Whitstable hosts a yearly oyster festival, which takes place in the second half of July. If you are a fan…

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All the flowers of Sissinghurst Castle garden

Sissinghurst Castle garden has, as the name already implies, an exceptional garden. The castle itself was rather disappointing and apparently…

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A visit to Kent – the southeast corner of England

When I had booked my flight to Gatwick I had no idea what would expect me in Kent. Had I…

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Discovering Aberdeen during a four hour layover

Our layover in Aberdeen after coming from Orkney was only about four hours. So I can’t say it was ample…

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What I learned on Orkney

Traveling to Orkney was my sixth trip to Scotland (Edinburgh, a round trip, Shetland, the Isle of Skye, and the…

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More impressions from Orkney

Every trip ends with lots of pictures. Some I use in my posts, others just don’t find a place. After…

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The doors of Orkney

The doors of Orkney all look a little bit similar. Sturdy wooden doors without any adornments, and they all come…

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