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Out and About in Britain Over the Summer

March 31 2012 , Written by thediversetraveller Published on #Abbot Hall, #Celebrate the City, #City of London Festival, #England, #Hanging on in Bexhill, #Lake District, #London, #Recommendations & Rants (tips, links and reviews), #Scotland, #Staycation - UK, #Staycation UK, #Summer events in Britain, #T in the Park, #UK, #VisitBritain, #Wiltshire, #WOMAD

There are many diverse events taking place around Britain, this year, alongside the Olympics, here are five to wet your appetite. 1. London: A month of music and more in the City City Of London Festival - Bees. Source: VisitBritain 2012 The City of London...

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Favourite poems - 'Wherever I hang me knickers' by Grace Nichols

March 21 2012 , Written by thediversetraveller Published on #DiverseTraveller.com - Women Who Travel, Write, Snap & Share, #England, #Grace Nichols, #Home, #identity, #immigration, #journey, #London, #place, #poetry, #travel, #travel poem, #Travel poetry, #Travel Write Now (stories and news), #travelling, #Wherever I Hang

Often when we lament about not being able to do something, we are told to try, not to worry about doing a bad job, because we can always try and try again; and if all else fails we can pat ourselves on our backs knowing we gave it our all. Sadly, being...

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Adventure Travel Show 2012 speakers confirmed

January 22 2012 , Written by thediversetraveller Published on #adventure, #adventure travel, #adventure travel show 2012 London, #adventure travel show 2012 speakers, #London, #Recommendations & Rants (tips, links and reviews), #spirit of adventure, #travel, #Travel Beyond the UK, #travel show 2012 competition

The list of speakers has been confirmed for the Adventure Travel Show 2012, celebrating the spirit of adventure, this year’s show also includes talks from a panel of Daily Telegraph editors and writers, presenting their pick of top adventures for 2012....

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New year new experiences - horse riding

January 3 2012 , Written by thediversetraveller Published on #DiverseTraveller.com - Women Who Travel, Write, Snap & Share, #Horse riding, #January, #January Jones, #London, #Mad Men, #new experiences, #New Year, #Ola Fagbohun, #Recommendations & Rants (tips, links and reviews), #Travel Beyond the UK, #Trent Park Equestrian Centre

I blame a DVD marathon of Mad Men. In season three, Betsy Draper, spends most of her free time horse riding. Why do I mention this, well Betsy Draper is played by the beautiful January Jones, and January is the month where I am at my most impulsive, basically...

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And a merry Bah Humbug! to you all

December 23 2011 , Written by thediversetraveller Published on #Christmas, #London, #London museum, #museum, #scrooge grotto, #Travel News

A very quick post to share news of one of London's best Chrismassy events, Scrooge's Grotto at the Museum of London, London Wall & Docklands. While it will be set-up like the traditional Santa's grotto, this is better as it caters for those of us who...

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Top 12 London views

September 1 2011 , Written by thediversetraveller Published on #England, #London, #London Eye, #Monument, #O2 arena, #Recommendations & Rants (tips, links and reviews), #Tower Bridge, #travel, #Travel Beyond the UK, #travel tips, #VisitBritain

Where can you go in London to get the best views of the city? Here are 12 ideas from VisitBritain: 1). London Eye - on a clear day they say you can see around 25 miles from the top - as far as Windsor Castle! The EDF Energy London Eye is 135m high - equivalent...

Circolombia: URBAN - a circus like no other

April 15 2011 , Written by thediversetraveller Published on #Circo Para Todos, #Circolombia: URBAN, #Circus, #Columbia, #London, #Performance, #Recommendations & Rants (tips, links and reviews), #Roundhouse

Following a glowing recommendation from a friend, this evening I'll be taking a 90 minute trip to urban Colombia to watch a circus act, by way of the Roundhouse theatre, London. However, I have been told to forget everything I know and think about about...

Film Brent in 90sec

April 2 2011 , Written by thediversetraveller Published on #90 secs film, #Brent, #Brent Artists resources, #Brent council, #Film, #film competition, #London, #micro film, #Recommendations & Rants (tips, links and reviews), #Snap Away (travel photography)

Although I no longer live in Brent, my fondness for the borough remains, mainly because of their dedication to promoting local arts and culture. As part of that dedication, Brent Artists Resource, supported by The London Borough of Brent, have launched...

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Carnaval del Pueblo, London 2010

September 27 2010 , Written by thediversetraveller Published on #Carnaval del Pueblo, #Carnival, #Latin American, #London, #out-door festival, #Summer in London, #Travel Beyond the UK, #Walworth road

"Held in London since 1999 , Carnaval del Pueblo is the largest Latin American out-door festival in Europe, attracting people from diverse backgrounds in a day of Latin music, dance and fun." - Carnaval del pueblo website

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4. Marijn van de Geer Fundraising Administrator of International Refugee Trust

September 23 2010 , Written by DiverseTraveller Published on #london, #protest, #conflict, #uganda, #lra, #crimesagainstwomen, #internationalrefugeetrust, #barefootpeacewalk

Kicking off the walk