Category: Dear Diary…
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13. Long Time, No Speak
Hi friends, I bet you didn’t expect to see a note from me in your inbox this morning. It’s been a long time since we last caught up, and I spent hours talking to you about our travels, like an old friend on the phone. Since we last spoke in August, we’ve concluded our European…
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An incomplete list of the best feelings in the world
Appreciating the small moments in life is not a new concept. But it’s been revolutionary in helping me live a life that I love. When we’re little, we spend so much time thinking about what life will be like when we become adults. Little versions of ourselves sit cross legged on the grass, daydreaming about…
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12: Rain, Reflection and Resilience in England
Our trip so far has been a whirlwind of adventure and busy days. But in August we’re taking a breather and savoring the simple joys of everyday life. While our travel schedule has eased up, it’s given us a chance to reconnect with family, tackle to-do lists, and enjoy the quieter moments that often get…
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11: A Tale of Tea Rooms and Torrential Rain
Hi friends!!! Welcome back to another instalment of “Hannah and Mathews escapades abroad”. It’s a working title – not sure it’ll catch on. I’m playing catch up with these diary entries. SO, you’ll have seen me in your inbox twice this week – lucky you! This week we’ve swapped sandy Portuguese shores and sun-soaked days…
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10: Serendipity and the Stairway to Heaven
Serendipity (noun): A combination of events which have come together by chance to make a surprisingly good or wonderful outcome. That right there summarises our trip to Madeira. How lucky we were to spend our time there. Wednesday 19th July My three favourite things in the world are hiking, a good view and Mathew. Today we’re…
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9: Madeira Madness
Helloooooo! How are ya? Embarking on the final leg of our Portuguese adventure, our days in Lisbon seem vivid and fleeting. This week we bid adieu to the vibrant, tram-lined streets of Lisbon and hello to Madeira, the “Hawaii of Europe”. Cooler temperatures, the outdoors and an opportunity to strap hiking boots to my feet?…
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8: From Porto to Lisbon
Hi, it’s me. Okay. I know what you’re thinking. There’s been radio silence for way too long. Yes, I’m very far behind on these ‘weekly’ notes to home. I’ve got two reasons to come to my defence. So I hope you’ll forgive my tardiness. But a lack of updates doesn’t mean my Notes app hasn’t…
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7: Postcards from Portugal
Week seven, time is flying. We’re nearing the end of the first leg of our European adventures and I’ve spent the past two days reminiscing while watching old(er) videos from May/June and re-reading my first diary entries. If you’re thinking about seeing the world, pushing yourself out of your comfort zone or doing something that…
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6: Heaven in the South of France
Where is the time going? I feel as though it was only yesterday I was writing to you and telling you all about our amazing week in Krakow with Johanna. Now, we’re in the South of France and halfway through the first leg of our travels. I am so overwhelmingly grateful to have the life…
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9 Things I’ve Learnt Travelling In My 20s
For as long as I can remember, my deepest desire has been to live a life filled with travel. I’m not talking about the occasional holiday; I’m talking about a burning desire to explore every corner of this world. And over the years, my unquenchable thirst for wanderlust has only grown. The more I saw,…
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