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Worcester
December 27, 2022December 27, 2022 by Maria Bristoll

What to do in Worcester

Worcester is one of the underrated town in England! Did you know that Worcester is full of English history? Worcester holds a decisive part of the English Civil War at the Battle…
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Jesus defeats the beasts
January 3, 2021January 3, 2021 by Maria Bristoll

Ravenna and Its Early Mosaics

Ravenna is a magnificent city in Italy, full of historical buildings and important work of arts (mosaics) in early Christian period. It's very easy to reach Ravenna. If you landed in Bologna…
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September 19, 2020September 19, 2020 by Maria Bristoll

Windsor and Eton

Windsor Castle What to do in Windsor for a day out? Well let me tell you to start your journey at Eton College. If you have a chance, please see this prestigious…
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Richborough Roman Fort
August 21, 2020August 21, 2020 by Maria Bristoll

Richborough Roman Fort

As our summer holiday is disturbed by the coronavirus, we plan to have a staycation instead to Deal. One of the reasons we choose Deal, is because the location is on a…
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Deal, Kent
August 21, 2020August 21, 2020 by Maria Bristoll

Staycation in Deal, Kent

We decided to have a short break to the Kent coast during this coronavirus pandemic. We choose to have a three-nights staycation in Deal, Kent. Deal, Kent Walking along the seaside Deal…
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Castell de Sagunt
June 23, 2020June 23, 2020 by Maria Bristoll

What to do in Sagunto? A charming old city not far from Valencia

I know I wrote this when we are all in Coronavirus lockdown. But hey today is 23rd June 2020 and the lockdown in some parts of Europe are lifted! Time to prepare…
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Bologna
December 18, 2019December 18, 2019 by Maria Bristoll

What to do in Bologna

Bologna is an underrated city in Italy! There are many things to see and to explore in Bologna. We were there for there nights this summer and these are our stories: Why…
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Rajasthan
July 2, 2019July 26, 2019 by Maria Bristoll

Trip to India’s Golden Triangle

My husband and I had a fabulous holiday in April. We were in India! Here are some of our stories and photos to be shared with you. Please note that if you…
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April 7, 2019April 7, 2019 by Maria Bristoll

Antiques At Wendover

If you happen to be in Buckinghamshire for antiquing, please do stop over at Wendover. There is a fascinating antique centre called ‘Antiques at.. Wendover’ where you can have a wonder around…
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Placa Sant Jaume
January 17, 2019January 17, 2019 by Maria Bristoll

What to do in Barcelona

Barcelona is our destination for winter holiday in 2018. We went there for three nights in December. It is quite pleasant to go to Barcelona in winter. The weather is cold, but…
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December 21, 2018January 3, 2019 by Maria Bristoll

Antique Fairs and Antique Shops in Barcelona

These are my experiences of antiquing in Barcelona. There are two antique fairs that I visited on our holiday just last week in Barcelona: The first antiques fair is: Encants Barcelona. Encants…
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Lion bronze of Venice, the Campanile, and the Doge's Palace
September 7, 2018September 7, 2018 by Maria Bristoll

What to do in Venice

What to do in Venice for three days? Well this is the right article to read as we were exactly in Venice for only three days! So what have we done? Check…
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Buddha inside the stupa
August 23, 2018August 23, 2018 by Maria Bristoll

The Archaeological Tour while in Yogyakarta

I would like to share our itinerary when we were in Yogyakarta, Indonesia, this summer. We stayed for four nights in Yogyakarta and the main highlight is to visit Candi Borobudur and…
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Arguably the prettiest street in Luxembourg Chemin de la Corniche
June 21, 2018June 21, 2018 by Maria Bristoll

What to See in Luxembourg

I am so excited to write about Luxembourg. This small European country is not as big as its neighbouring countries such as France or Germany, but Luxembourg surely has its own charm.…
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Porta Nigra at Night
June 20, 2018June 21, 2018 by Maria Bristoll

Mainz and Trier

The trip to Mainz and Trier was our holiday trip to Germany in the end of November last year. The whole trip is for Mainz-Trier-Luxembourg. In this post I will write about…
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Some exhibitors are from outside the UK such as Germany, Italy
June 14, 2018June 14, 2018 by Maria Bristoll

London Map Fairs

Last Saturday was for the first time I attended the London Map Fairs. Located at the Royal Geographical Society in Kensington, this two days fair is arguably the largest antique map fair…
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The Hertfordshire Militaria and Medal Fair
May 14, 2018May 21, 2018 by Maria Bristoll

The Hertfordshire Militaria & Medal Fair

This was my first time going to a Militaria fair. I was quite pleased. My husband was very pleased too. The fair is called The Hertfordshire Militaria & Medal Fair. And the location…
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Chesters Roman Fort stunning bath
April 27, 2018May 10, 2018 by Maria Bristoll

Housesteads, Chesters and Vindolanda Roman Fort

This Easter holiday, we decided to go to Hexham to visit Roman Fort of Housesteads, Chesters and Vindolanda. It is very easy to visit these Forts using bus AD122. We use Hexham as…
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Beaumont street in Hexham
April 4, 2018April 5, 2018 by Maria Bristoll

What to do in Hexham, Northumberland?

This Easter weekend, we went to Hexham for a three nights holiday. It is approximately four hours from London. We took a train journey from London King's Cross to Newcastle using Virgin…
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Castle St Angelo with Angel holding cross
November 21, 2017July 25, 2019 by Maria Bristoll

Rome and the Glory of the Roman Empire

Rome and the Glory of the Roman Empire This is Rome and this is the centre of the Roman Empire. Walking around Rome is like walking in history, depending on when you…
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Sighting of Pelicans Australia
October 3, 2017October 3, 2017 by Maria Bristoll

What to do in Cairns?

Cairns is a lovely city in the north of Queensland. I would like to share to you my travel story in Cairns. This is a second part of my Australian story. Please…
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Dusk at Watsons Bay
September 12, 2017October 3, 2017 by Maria Bristoll

What to do in Sydney?

This summer 2017, my husband and I went to Australia for holiday. Yes we are so happy that another continent is checked now ✓ and as my husband said, the only continent…
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Maison Carrée
August 14, 2017August 14, 2017 by Maria Bristoll

Roman Towns of Nimes and Arles

There are two very pretty Roman towns in the south of France: Nimes and Arles. With Ryanair flies direct from London, Nimes Airport is very easy to reach. Nimes is a historic…
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Beautiful Arch in Ancona
July 26, 2017July 26, 2017 by Maria Bristoll

What to do in Ancona

Yuhuuu.. the post today is about our trip to Ancona in Spring. Yes, you can have a budget travel to this beautiful city in Le Marche region. There is a direct flight…
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Room with a view
July 7, 2017July 7, 2017 by Maria Bristoll

Beautiful Prague in Winter Time

I was travelling to Prague in February and I wanted to share my experience of this wonderful fairy tale city. We were staying at the Old Town area. It is very recommended…
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Spiaggia di Maria Pia
June 2, 2017June 2, 2017 by Maria Bristoll

Alghero in Winter

Yes this post is about my travel to Alghero in March! Exactly it was March last year! That is very true, who can resist the beauty of Alghero, a beautiful place in…
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Bedfordshire's Antiques & Collectors Fair St Pauls
May 4, 2017May 4, 2017 by Maria Bristoll

Bedfordshire’s Antiques & Collectors Fair

Last weekend I went to Bedford and visited the Bedfordshire's Antiques & Collectors Fair at the St Paul's Church. I would say that it is like an indoor flea market. There are many curiosity…
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Peterborough City Centre
April 21, 2017April 21, 2017 by Maria Bristoll

Is Peterborough A New Commuter Town?

I spent my weekend in Peterborough last week. It is to see the town and to go to Peterborough Festival of Antiques. I am wondering is Peterborough a new commuter town from…
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Colourful Grand Georgian Buildings
April 6, 2017April 6, 2017 by Maria Bristoll

What to do in Edinburgh

Last month, my husband and I visited Edinburgh in Scotland. We travelled by Ryanair from London Stansted. It is quite cheap, only £65 return for the flight. We stayed there for four days and…
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Pura Batu Bolong in Tanah Lot
February 8, 2017February 8, 2017 by Maria Bristoll

What To Do in Bali for 2 Days

If you have two days to spare in Bali, here are the six things you can do: First: Visit Pura Tirta Empul Pura Tirta Empul was founded on the 10th century. It has…
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Habsburg Palace in Vienna
December 2, 2016December 9, 2016 by Maria Bristoll

What To Do in Vienna

What to do in Vienna? If you have a weekend getaway to Vienna, here is the quick guide of What To Do in Vienna on a weekend. 1. Visit the Sisi Museum…
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ringstrassen galerien sunday antique
November 22, 2016December 6, 2016 by Maria Bristoll

Vienna Antique Market & Fair

This time I am very fortunate to visit Vienna, the capital city of Austria. I would like to share two antiquing experience in this beautiful city. 1. Vienna Antiques Market at the…
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nirwatakawaca arjuna semar petruk wayang
November 7, 2016November 7, 2016 by Maria Bristoll

Stamford Raffles and his wayang collection

This post is about Sir Thomas Stamford Raffles, his antique shadow-puppet collection and his resting place. Stamford Raffles is a well known British statesman who governs Java in the 19th century. He is…
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lovely antique shops in oxford city centre
September 22, 2016September 22, 2016 by Maria Bristoll

Antiquing in Oxford

I just want to share two antiquing places that I have seen during my weekend in Oxford: Oxford Antiques on High 85 High St, Oxford OX1 4BG This is a lovely shop consists…
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Santa Maria Maggiore Bergamo ceiling
September 13, 2016September 13, 2016 by Maria Bristoll

From Bergamo to Milan: Weekend Getaway

Bergamo and Milan - Experience the Finest Lombardy Surely a weekend getaway is too short to experience Lombardy, but with limited annual leave and bank holiday per year, a weekend break to Italy's finest…
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Chelsea antiques silver
September 1, 2016September 6, 2016 by Maria Bristoll

Antiquing Alla Chelsea

Antique shops in Chelsea This time I accompany my hubby to buy an antique match-box at a premium location in London: Chelsea! There is an arcade consists of about 25 antique shops, it…
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Buzzing Milan market
August 30, 2016September 13, 2016 by Maria Bristoll

Milan Antiques Market The Naviglio Grande

Antiquing in Milan When in Milan, do not miss the once-a-month antiques market at the panoramic Naviglio Grande. The name of the market is simply Naviglio Grande antiques market as it is…
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National Museum Indonesia
August 24, 2016September 6, 2016 by Maria Bristoll

What to do in Jakarta for two days

Top Tips of What To Do in Jakarta If you happen to travel to Indonesia from Europe, Jakarta is usually the first airport to touch down. Although your destination may not be…
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Antiques Fair The Rembrandt Hotel London
July 20, 2016September 6, 2016 by Maria Bristoll

Rembrandt Hotel Antiques Fair

Sunday Antiquing at the Rembrandt Hotel   Ian Russell Antiques Rembrandt Hotel Antiques Fair 11 Thurloe Place London SW7 2RS A great time to spend your Sunday at the Rembrandt Hotel! The hotel itself…
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Royal Horticultural Hall Antiques
July 19, 2016September 6, 2016 by Maria Bristoll

Royal Horticultural Antiques Fair

Yes the monthly antiques fair is here in London!   Adams Antiques Fair Royal Horticultural Hall London SW1P 2QW Last Sunday I was at the Royal Horticultural Hall browsing the antiques fair there. Royal Horticultural Hall is…
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Criterion Auctioneers front door
June 27, 2016September 6, 2016 by Maria Bristoll

Criterion Auction House in Islington

Viewing an Auction House in Islington When I was antiquing in Islington, to be precised at the Camden Passage, I have noticed that there is an auction house in the area. Not…
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Camden Passage Antique market
June 22, 2016January 11, 2017 by Maria Bristoll

Camden Passage Antiques Market

Antiquing in Islington Here it is another antiques market in London which is worth to visit: Camden Passage. Just a two minutes stroll from Angel (northern line) tube station, you will find…
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Arezzo Amphitheatre
June 17, 2016September 6, 2016 by Maria Bristoll

Arezzo: the Italian City of Antiques

Two days full of antiquing in Arezzo Well, I suggest all antique lovers to visit Arezzo, a city in Tuscany Italy, where there are plenty of well established antique shops and not…
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antichita burgalassi with its serious collection
June 10, 2016September 6, 2016 by Maria Bristoll

Pisa and Pisa Antique Shops

Travelling in Pisa and Seeing the Pisa Antique Shops And so yes I am taking my annual leave to travel to Pisa, Italy. It was on early June 2016 and I stayed…
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piazza grande market fair arezzo
June 8, 2016September 6, 2016 by Maria Bristoll

Arezzo Antiques Fair: A Review

Arezzo Antiques Fair Piazza Grande, Arezzo, Italy   I was in Arezzo Antiques Fair on the 4th and 5th June 2016. The fair is one of the biggest in Italy and is…
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Northcote Road Antiques market Clapham
May 31, 2016September 6, 2016 by Maria Bristoll

Northcote Road Antiques Market

Northcote Road Antiques Market 155a Northcote Road, London, SW11 6QB   On my bank holiday weekend, I have decided to visit Northcote Road antiques market in Clapham. It is approximately 10 minutes…
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Bushey Antiques Fair
May 23, 2016September 6, 2016 by Maria Bristoll

Bushey Antiques & Collector’s Fair

Bushey is apparently a nice place for antiquing!   There are two antique fairs in Bushey that are of my interest: Bushey Golf & Country Club Antiques Fair The Bushey Antiques and…
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Croxley Antique shop
May 23, 2016September 6, 2016 by Maria Bristoll

Croxley Antiques

This weekend, I visit Croxley Antique shop in Croxley (nearest tube station: Croxley on the Metropolitan line). It is a well presented shop with wide range selection of antiques. The price is…
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Portobello Antiques Market
May 23, 2016September 6, 2016 by Maria Bristoll

Portobello Antiques Market

Portobello Antiques Market is my regular visit of antiquing. What I like is that it has a variety of galleries and arcades for me to explore. My favourite one is Rogers Antique…
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