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Skerryvore gig NYC

Skerryvore in NYC: A Lesson in the Power of Music

The first time I saw Scottish band Skerryvore play, I was in McNeill’s pub in Stornoway. It was the summer of 2008, and one of those nights that becomes a bit of a local legend: ceilidhing between the bar and…

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Lo and Sons Pearl open with accessories

Lo and Sons Pearl: The Best Bag to Pack for a City Break?

When it comes to packing, I like to think I’ve got my routine down to a tee. I know what to pack, how much to take, and how to use every last inch of my suitcase. But while I’ve got…

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Champagne at Peter Shields Inn

A Romantic Stay at Peter Shields Inn in Cape May

In a town full of elaborate Victorian mansions, the Peter Shields Inn stands out, a sparkling white, stately Georgian Revival-style house situated mere steps from the beach. My husband and I arrived outside one recent Sunday afternoon as the sun…

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Wine and cheese on a marble table at Loews Regency New York

One Luxurious Night at the Loews Regency New York

Park Avenue needs no introduction: the street is synonymous with sophistication, a New York address that exudes status and style. It’s no surprise, then, that the Loews Regency on Park Ave and 61st is a classic New York hotel, one…

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Saguaro cacti against a blue sky

Hiking in the Arizona Desert – in Skinny Jeans!

Whatever the weather, wherever the destination, you’ll find me wearing a pair of jeans. Sailing to St Kilda, climbing the Great Wall of China, cycling around Amsterdam: jeans have been my clothing of choice for them all. Naturally, then, I…

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Girls Who Travel

Love is Life’s Greatest Adventure: A Review of Girls Who Travel

Who doesn’t enjoy a good love story? Combine it with a witty, relatable narrator, a background of travel, and a look at the ups and downs of expat life, and you have Girls Who Travel, the lively debut novel from…

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