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Secret Cinema: how to get the most out of it
If you live in London, or even if you're just visiting, chances are there will be a Secret Cinema event happening at a mystery location...
Lucy and the lens
Jan 26, 20206 min read
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My top 10 travel experiences of the decade
In the last decade, it turns out I've been fortunate enough to visit 35 countries. Being a teacher has given me the chance to work full...
Lucy and the lens
Jan 2, 20208 min read
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Christmas in Vienna
You can’t beat Europe for Christmas markets, and Vienna has more of them than anywhere I’ve ever visited. I thought Cologne (where I...
Lucy and the lens
Dec 11, 20194 min read
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Where to photograph the Golden Gate Bridge
San Francisco was one of the most fun cities to photograph on our entire five week USA road trip. In particular, I fell madly in love...
Lucy and the lens
Nov 11, 20193 min read
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Working through the Ultimate Eat List
I received Lonely Planet's Ultimate Eat List for Christmas - a book that lists the top 500 foodie experiences from around the world. ...
Lucy and the lens
Oct 6, 20199 min read
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Incredible omakase at Adana Seattle
I've already raved about our delicious and creative omakase (chef's choice) tasting meal at modern Japanese restaurant Adana over on my...
Lucy and the lens
Oct 6, 20191 min read
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Utah's National Parks
Utah is home to 'The Mighty 5', its five unique but equally stunning national parks: Zion, Bryce Canyon, Arches, Canyonlands and Capitol...
Lucy and the lens
Oct 6, 20193 min read
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Photo Story: Why I Love London
I love London. Even though I don't live there anymore, I keep being drawn back to it. I don't think I'll ever run out of things to see,...
Lucy and the lens
Sep 29, 20191 min read
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48 Hours in Seattle
Seattle is one of my favourite American cities. There, I said it. We only managed to squeeze two days in the city into our loop of the...
Lucy and the lens
Sep 29, 20194 min read
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One Day in Portland
Although it's completely out of character for me, I did so little planning for our short visit to Portland that all I had on my itinerary...
Lucy and the lens
Sep 11, 20194 min read
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A San Francisco Food Tour
San Francisco is split into a whole bunch of different districts, each one with its own distinct feel, or even their own culture. ...
Lucy and the lens
Aug 20, 20195 min read
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Nara Deer Park - What's It Really Like?
Okay, anyone researching a trip to Japan will, at some point, inevitably come across photos like the one above: inquisitive deer,...
Lucy and the lens
Jun 14, 20194 min read
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24 Hours in Osaka
For some reason, most of the locals we spoke to in Tokyo, Kyoto and Nara looked concerned when we said we were heading to Osaka. Indeed,...
Lucy and the lens
Jun 7, 20193 min read
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Historic Kyoto: Gion and Higashiyama
Higashiyama and Gion are two districts that almost merge into one, and are the main historical areas of the city. Here, you will find...
Lucy and the lens
Jun 7, 20194 min read
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Shinjuku, Shibuya, and Beyond
I've already written about how we enjoyed cherry blossom season in Tokyo. I've written about the historic Asakusa area and its...
Lucy and the lens
Jun 7, 20194 min read
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My Japanese Food Bucket List!
It's probably no surprise to those that know me that of all the research I did to prepare for my recent trip to Japan, food was the...
Lucy and the lens
May 12, 201911 min read
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Are Kyoto's Most Famous Sights Worth It?
Kyoto is known for its history (shrines, temples and geishas), its nature (bamboo groves, cherry blossom parks and zen gardens) and its...
Lucy and the lens
May 8, 20194 min read
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Exploring Mt Fuji with the Fuji-Hakone Pass
The Fuji-Hakone Pass is a two or three day pass aimed at encouraging people to overnight in the Hakone/Fuji area, rather than simply day...
Lucy and the lens
May 5, 20197 min read
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Tokyo During Cherry Blossom Season
The main motivation for visiting Japan in the spring was to enjoy sakura (cherry blossom) season, and experience hanami (the act of...
Lucy and the lens
May 5, 20195 min read
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Exploring Tokyo: Asakusa, Harajuku and Tsukiji Market
In this post I want to focus on three areas of Tokyo: historic Asakusa, which was our base for our time in Tokyo; Harajuku, which is the...
Lucy and the lens
Apr 30, 20194 min read
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