Author: Sarah Stoddart
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The Lake District Diaries: Keswick.
The Lake District is home to many natural wonders and quaint towns and villages, yet I often find myself gravitating back to a few personal favourites. One of which being Keswick. Largely due to the fond memories made here growing up – walking the dog around the lake, playing games of mini-golf, or simply just…
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Monthly Roundup – March.
March was a birthday month which meant we were treated to cake – two in fact! It was also a month filled with plenty of nature, animals, and everyday joy. We spent a week up in Cumbria, explored some new trails, met up with long distance friends and caught up with family. We saw the…
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The Comfort Character Diaries: Elsa (Frozen).
They’re opening up the gates! It’s the weekend which finally saw the official opening of World of Frozen at Disneyland Paris. And whilst I don’t have any immediate plans for another Disney trip just yet, I’m just as happy to soak up all the excitement from my socials instead. For a film which holds a…
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We’re a Nation of Dog Lovers.
In the month we saw the return of Crufts, we were reminded of the appreciation and pure love we have for the domesticated dog. A little disclaimer as I know there’s a lot of controversy that surrounds Crufts – in particular that of the show breeds – and I too have mixed feelings on the…
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The Travel Diaries: South America.
2020. The year we lived through a pandemic. The year the world entered its first lockdown. Also, the year I began my next backpacking trip (pre-Covid months I must clarify!) From January to March, I was on the road with G Adventures exploring the continent of South America. Working our way from Ecuador to Brazil,…
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Embracing your Inner Child.
I believe we each carry a little spark. For some it prevails throughout the everyday, for others it’s hidden; buried deep amongst the scars of being told to just act your age. But that pure happiness, set free when we unlock our inner childhood joy, is an indescribable feeling. Some may find it in Lego,…
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Monthly Roundup – February.
Despite being the shortest month, February was still a plentiful time to dive into hobbies and head out for adventures. With the weather finally brightening up a little, we started to see those short winter days fade away as we brought out the hiking boots, embraced the outdoors, and ventured on a couple of getaways.…
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The Lake District Diaries: An Overview.
Having spent many days wandering through small market towns, following trail paths, taking in views of unmatched scenery, and embracing the quieter coastal towns outside the National Park; I consider myself lucky for having had the Lake District on my doorstep growing up. There are many places (including that of some hidden gems) which are…
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I’m Tired of Hiding.
We’re delving in a little deep for today’s post and starting with one of my biggest life barriers. It’s my tendency to shy away when opportunities to be ‘judged’ or to be ‘seen’ occur. In the past this has meant running away from friendships, from relationships, and from employment. I don’t know how else to…
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The Travel Diaries: An Overview.
With the chapter of my care-free, backpacking-for-months-at-a-time lifestyle coming to a natural end – a concept my younger self could never imagine (let alone comprehend) – I often find myself looking back on the adventures and wonder just how I was so lucky to experience what I did. As a way of an introduction into…