The Irresponsible Traveller
First-hand destination reports, news and editorial
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Zoleo Global Satellite Communicator review
Ok, so why would you want, or need, one of these? Aren’t we connected enough? As a crusty old Sinai Bedouin once told me, ‘These days people have so many ways to talk, but they no longer have a story to tell.’ He may have had a point. However, I’ve bought one, so I’m invested…
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DFDS Mini Cruise to Amsterdam
Last week, back in the UK after an arduous road trip, my wife and I took a brief two-night mini cruise from Newcastle (North Shields) to Amsterdam (IJmuiden) aboard DFDS’s Princess Seaways.
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And Hadrian caused a wall to be built…
After the school run, taking my final homeward turning I was subjected to subliminal reminders of the former extent of empire thanks to a florid highways department sign – ‘Hadrian’s Wall Country’.
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Avoid Channel Ports’ BREXIT benefit chaos
Heading to the continent at peak times is set to become even more onerous as Third Country checks intensify in line with Britain’s half-baked BREXIT deal.
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Patreon – make words pay.
As some of you may be aware, I recently launched a Patreon channel in order to host more challenging exclusive editorial.
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Lumo – alternative east coast rail
Lumo’s bright blue electric trains were first seen on the East Coast Mainline in October 2021.
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