because life's too short
because life's too short
It goes by many names: Minjerribah, Stradbroke Island or just plain ‘Straddie’ to those in the know, but whatever you choose to call it, all are agreed on one thing: that this little sand island off the coast of Brisbane is special.
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I have done it before and I have now done it post Brexit – and the halcyon days of flitting gaily in and out of Europe with horses are now gone. Grit your teeth and be prepared to battle with reams of paperwork!
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One of my favourite harbour walks in Sydney, this section offers such delights as an early lighthouse, a nudist beach, great seafood and stunning beaches and views throughout.
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Mad genius or mountain desecrator? The jury’s out but Claudius Cap de Blanc’s work is nothing if not original. He has certainly left his mark on the Ariège.
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A very long day if you do this one straight through! There is a steep climb to the Col d’Escots and then a long, rough hike around the mountain to Aulus, with some lovely waterfalls en route.
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If you go down to the woods today, you might just see a bear. After a successful reintroduction scheme, there are now some 70 individuals in the Pyrenean mountains. The French Ariège plays a major part in their history.
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The Etang de Llers can get very busy. On a smaller scale but equally enchanting, the nearby Pont de Lamarda offers refreshing pools in a pretty, hidden spot.
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A shady walk for a hot day, with only a brief period on the open mountain, but an unrelentingly steep climb up, less so down! However, the delights of St Lizier await.
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When it’s gone, it’s gone! as one well known budget supermarket says, and after 186 years Bristol Zoo is closing. Visit now to see this unique part of the city’s history.
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The words of this poem kept infringing on my thoughts as I investigated the war monuments in the church of Mells, Wiltshire, and provided the title for the article: Unicorns, Almost:
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