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f the many traditional corner shops — my usual stop on the route between England and Germany that I used to drive regularly for a few years.</p><h1 id="1ad8">Cape Town, South Africa</h1><figure id="bdc5"><img src="https://cdn-images-1.readmedium.com/v2/resize:fit:800/0*PV6eBOn8fgqHZIvi"><figcaption>Photo by <a href="https://unsplash.com/@tofi?utm_source=medium&amp;utm_medium=referral">Tobias Fischer</a> on <a href="https://unsplash.com?utm_source=medium&amp;utm_medium=referral">Unsplash</a></figcaption></figure><p id="3f73"><b>Favourite memory: </b>The complete and utter amazement of a couple of tourists from New Zealand when they encountered a squirrel for the first time in their lives.</p><h1 id="aeff">Maldives</h1><figure id="55ce"><img src="https://cdn-images-1.readmedium.com/v2/resize:fit:800/0*MLvc11GTdgGiL9Vh"><figcaption>Photo by <a href="https://unsplash.com/@dorsamasghati?utm_source=medium&amp;utm_medium=referral">Dorsa Masghati</a> on <a href="https://unsplash.com?utm_source=medium&amp;utm_medium=referral">Unsplash</a></figcaption></figure><p id="322e"><b>Favourite memory: </b>Watching the thousands of tiny crabs relentlessly make their way through the white sands.</p><h1 id="554b">Singapore</h1><figure id="d189"><img src="https://cdn-images-1.readmedium.com/v2/resize:fit:800/0*Hav8qVA2nWaoh9nG"><figcaption>Photo by <a href="https://unsplash.com/@jangus231?utm_source=medium&amp;utm_medium=referral">Joshua Ang</a> on <a href="https://unsplash.com?utm_source=medium&amp;utm_medium=referral">Unsplash</a></figcaption></figure><p id="cfa2"><b>Favourite memory:</b> Enjoying a famed Singapore Sling at the old Raffles Hotel.</p><h1 id="aecb">Prague, Czech Republic</h1><figure id="bcfb"><img src="https://cdn-images-1.readmedium.com/v2/resize:fit:800/0*mPo_Pc1ofHXP0AcL"><figcaption>Photo by <a href="https://unsplash.com/@dmitrypraguephotos?utm_source=medium&amp;utm_medium=referral">Dmitry Goykolov</a> on <a href="https://unsplash.com?utm_source=medium&amp;utm_medium=referral">Unsplash</a></figcaption></figure><p id="1ead"><b>Favourite memory: </b>My now-husband proposing to me on Charles Bridge — just before a local decided to relieve himself over the side of the bridge (but that’s a story for another day)!</p><h1 id="3432">Tokyo, Japan</h1><figure id="df28"><img src="https://cdn-images-1.readmedium.com/v2/resize:fit:800/0*0WrnWsKJlSvUJ4Zs"><figcaption>Photo by <a href="https://unsplash.com/@magict1

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911?utm_source=medium&utm_medium=referral">Timo Volz</a> on <a href="https://unsplash.com?utm_source=medium&amp;utm_medium=referral">Unsplash</a></figcaption></figure><p id="a904"><b>Favourite memory: </b>Travelling up to Mt Fuji’s 5th Station, although it was shrouded in fog and I couldn’t see my hand in front of my face.</p><h1 id="5364">Paris, France</h1><figure id="b27c"><img src="https://cdn-images-1.readmedium.com/v2/resize:fit:800/0*SIXzlOzve-zdayMC"><figcaption>Photo by <a href="https://unsplash.com/@lucamicheli?utm_source=medium&amp;utm_medium=referral">Luca Micheli</a> on <a href="https://unsplash.com?utm_source=medium&amp;utm_medium=referral">Unsplash</a></figcaption></figure><p id="550d"><b>Favourite memory: </b>The Bouquinistes, riverside booksellers of used and antiquarian books who praise their wares along the banks of the Seine.</p><h1 id="d889">Hong Kong</h1><figure id="36bb"><img src="https://cdn-images-1.readmedium.com/v2/resize:fit:800/0*NgFMBk8fy_rcGMc0"><figcaption>Photo by <a href="https://unsplash.com/@ryanmc?utm_source=medium&amp;utm_medium=referral">Ryan McManimie</a> on <a href="https://unsplash.com?utm_source=medium&amp;utm_medium=referral">Unsplash</a></figcaption></figure><p id="f6a0"><b>Favourite memory: </b>The impressive Big Buddha statue perched high on the hills of Lantau Island (followed by French pastries in a little café at the bottom)</p><h1 id="d594">Barcelona, Spain</h1><figure id="36aa"><img src="https://cdn-images-1.readmedium.com/v2/resize:fit:800/0*HzSnS6QicCZAB_7W"><figcaption>Photo by <a href="https://unsplash.com/@florenciapotter?utm_source=medium&amp;utm_medium=referral">Florencia Potter</a> on <a href="https://unsplash.com?utm_source=medium&amp;utm_medium=referral">Unsplash</a></figcaption></figure><p id="4d5a"><b>Favourite memory:</b> The fascinating architecture and especially the Gaudí House Museum!</p><div id="c455" class="link-block"> <a href="https://readmedium.com/places-i-have-lived-e01bcf3e0f1a"> <div> <div> <h2>Places I Have Lived</h2> <div><h3>At home around the world</h3></div> <div><p>medium.com</p></div> </div> <div> <div style="background-image: url(https://miro.readmedium.com/v2/resize:fit:320/0*_blwNh0j2iR9nn_v)"></div> </div> </div> </a> </div></article></body>

Places I Have Visited

Special memories from around the globe

Photo by Nicola Nuttall on Unsplash

Malta

Photo by Zoltan Tasi on Unsplash

Favourite memory: Taking the yellow vintage buses (which have since been retired) to explore all corners of the island.

Mauritius

Photo by Xavier Coiffic on Unsplash

Favourite memory: Enjoying a sumptuous seafood dinner with lobster and wine at a lovely seafront restaurant.

Bangkok, Thailand

Photo by Dan Freeman on Unsplash

Favourite memory: Experiencing the serenity and breathtaking architecture of the beautiful Grand Palace in the heart of the city.

Bruges, Belgium

Photo by Olivier Depaep on Unsplash

Favourite memory: Buying marzipan treats from the little old lady in one of the many traditional corner shops — my usual stop on the route between England and Germany that I used to drive regularly for a few years.

Cape Town, South Africa

Photo by Tobias Fischer on Unsplash

Favourite memory: The complete and utter amazement of a couple of tourists from New Zealand when they encountered a squirrel for the first time in their lives.

Maldives

Photo by Dorsa Masghati on Unsplash

Favourite memory: Watching the thousands of tiny crabs relentlessly make their way through the white sands.

Singapore

Photo by Joshua Ang on Unsplash

Favourite memory: Enjoying a famed Singapore Sling at the old Raffles Hotel.

Prague, Czech Republic

Photo by Dmitry Goykolov on Unsplash

Favourite memory: My now-husband proposing to me on Charles Bridge — just before a local decided to relieve himself over the side of the bridge (but that’s a story for another day)!

Tokyo, Japan

Photo by Timo Volz on Unsplash

Favourite memory: Travelling up to Mt Fuji’s 5th Station, although it was shrouded in fog and I couldn’t see my hand in front of my face.

Paris, France

Photo by Luca Micheli on Unsplash

Favourite memory: The Bouquinistes, riverside booksellers of used and antiquarian books who praise their wares along the banks of the Seine.

Hong Kong

Photo by Ryan McManimie on Unsplash

Favourite memory: The impressive Big Buddha statue perched high on the hills of Lantau Island (followed by French pastries in a little café at the bottom)

Barcelona, Spain

Photo by Florencia Potter on Unsplash

Favourite memory: The fascinating architecture and especially the Gaudí House Museum!

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