November 14, 2011
by Mags
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A guest post ♥ by Susie Seldon ♥
Barcelona Architecture is more than just a prominent feature of Barcelona – it is the heart and soul of the city. Every year thousands upon thousands of people flock for Barcelona holidays to take in the work of Antonio Gaudi, a man whose architectural style is wholly unique to anything that has been seen before. He has made Barcelona famous for its distinctive buildings – creating a breath-taking, imaginative visual experience for all those who visit.
November 10, 2011
by Mags
Comments Off on The Art of Haggling: In Hong Kong
Haggling in Hong Kong – it’s a serious sport.
If you’re good at throwing tantrums then you’re a good haggler in Hong Kong. Haggling in Hong Kong is all about making a fuss when you don’t get your own way; shouting, whining and acting like a spoiled teenager is all totally acceptable.
November 3, 2011
by Mags
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Haggling in Bangkok? Bring your best smile!
Okay, so we’ve had the first of the Art of Haggling series, Haggling in Morocco, but the red city is just a tiny taster of what real haggling is all about. In Bangkok, you better bargain like you mean it because the Thai people are black belts in bartering.
But whatever you do to get those prices down in the heat of the Bangkok markets, make sure you always do it with a smile.
November 1, 2011
by Mags
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Happy haggling in Marrakech
I’m proficient in most arts; I can dance, I can sing (sort of), I can even paint a lovely picture. But when it comes to the art of haggling, I’m at a loss. You need not fear of offending me by saying that I’m “totally rubbish”, because I am and I know it. I’ll have my money in your pocket before you even tell me the price; when I want something, I want it pretty much straight away.
October 28, 2011
by Mags
Comments Off on Cities of the World – You’ve been Pumpkined!
My favourite cities. In pumpkin form.
Happy Halloween to everyone around the world! It’s the start of an exciting weekend of spooky celebrations and bloodcurdling fun. Tonight, I’ll be toasting to the ghosts and ghouls of Birmingham in the UK in a PVC devil ensemble with giant devil wings and my faithful red lippy, but let us not forget about the other cities around the world…
October 26, 2011
by Mags
Comments Off on Top Winter Destinations: A Smart Girl’s Wish List
Go on, sponsor my top winter destinations…
As I sit here with my hands entwined around a hot mug of tea, desperately trying to steal some warmth, I look out onto a gloomy, English landscape whilst dreaming of the fjords of Iceland and the glaciers of Alaska. I am longing for another winter adventure, but apparently my bank manager won’t let me. It seems my love of travelling (and eating everything in my path) hasn’t made me too popular at HSBC.
October 25, 2011
by Mags
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Step a-way from the chips!
If you’re a lover of Fuerteventura holidays, you’ll probably already know about these wonderful local specialities. And if you don’t, I prohibit you from gobbling another portion of burger and chips at some uncultured, British-run greasy establishment.
I absolutely forbid you.
October 19, 2011
by Mags
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Book now for summer 2012!
Mark my words, party animal. Before you go and party your head off in Ibiza, read The Smart Girl’s Ibiza Clubbing Bible, because in Ibiza, you don’t just turn up somewhere uninvited. This is a comprehensive guide made for Ibiza clubbing virgins – don’t infringe it and don’t lose it. Bookmark this now and follow my guidelines for the party holiday of a lifetime.
October 17, 2011
by Mags
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Places to pee before you die
Don’t you just hate Mondays? Never fear because here I have some truly distasteful toilet humour, brought to you from all corners of the globe.
October 15, 2011
by Mags
Comments Off on The Curries in India You Probably Didn’t Know About
Great curries in India…..and the weird ones too…
It’s the last and final day of National Curry Week, and despite our love for roast beef and Yorkshire puds, Indian curry is still the nation’s favourite cuisine. That’s why the curry houses of Great Britain are always bustling with noise and hungry chilli chasers. But with Chicken Tikka Masala coming up tops as the country’s number one dish, we may not be giving India the full credit it deserves.