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24 hours in Calais

  • October 31, 2022
24 hours in Calais

Calais is one of the most frequently used gateway to Europe for British travellers. A city which has often been ignored by tourists. Calais, unlike Dover, its equivalent on the other side of the channel, is a serious travel destination with many hidden treasures.

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48 Hours in Devon, Part 2: On to Torquay

  • October 6, 2022
48 Hours in Devon, Part 2: On to Torquay

I arrived at the city of Torquay and spent some time by the harbour before going to my hotel. It was a sunny day in mid-April and the city had just began to recover from the effects of the pandemic. The harbour was relatively quiet with just a few tourists taking pictures of the beautiful boats and yachts moored there. People were enjoying the outdoor cafes and restaurants, some of whom were still wearing masks. This is the birthplace of Agatha Christie, born here in 1890.

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Town and Country in Nicaragua

  • March 13, 2022
Town and Country in Nicaragua

 

We began our explorations in the north of Managua and stayed at Selva Negra Ecolodge. My Wooden cottage was set in a nature reserve, where the sound of birds woke me up the next day. After breakfast, we set out on a bus tour to …

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The Beginning of the End of Winter

  • December 23, 2021
The Beginning of the End of Winter

 

The Winter Solstice is an astronomical event, which occurs in the Northern Hemisphere when the sun is at its utmost distance from the equator and reaches its southernmost point.  The winter transformation begins after the longest night of the year (and the shortest day), regenerating life.

Despite the weather getting colder, the days get longer with the promise of warmer days to come. The solstice has been long celebrated since ancient times, symbolising the rebirth of nature. In prehistoric times, pagans who worshiped the Sun held celebrations, eating and drinking. They believed that the winter solstice was the birthday of the two gods Sol Invictus (the invincible sun) and Mithras. Zoroastrians believed that the darkest night of the year was ominous and people should stay together to protect themselves from evil.

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Dining at Hilton London Croydon

  • October 19, 2021
Dining at Hilton London Croydon

Our stay at Hilton London Croydon gave us the great opportunity to see London from a different perspective. After a day exploring what Croydon has to offer including spending time in Croydon’s large shopping center (called the Whitgift Centre), and walking in Lloyd Park near the hotel, now it was time to treat ourselves to a romantic and memorable evening. We sat at a reserved table in a quiet corner of the Lounge Bar. There is also the Larder restaurant in the hotel, which offers a different ambiance.

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A Glimpse of Bari in Puglia

  • January 5, 2016
A Glimpse of Bari in Puglia

What Iranians eat in New Year?

  • April 1, 2014
What Iranians eat in New Year?
Iranians eat Reshteh polo on 1st day of Iranian New Year. It consists of Rice Macaroni and chicken meat balls.

Iranians eat Reshteh polo on 1st day of Iranian New Year. It consists of Rice Macaroni and chicken meat balls.

Iranians eat Sabsi polo Mahi on Iranian New Years Eve. It consists of Rice mixed with herbs and Fish

Iranians eat Sabsi polo Mahi on Iranian New Years Eve. It consists of Rice mixed with herbs and Fish