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Top Tips for Visiting Lisbon

Monday, 13 March 2023 by Hilda
Heading off to Berlin soon with Travel Department so republishing our visit to Lisbon pre Covid. If you are thinking of a city break, can really recommend Lisbon. Also loved Porto and you can listen to my podcast with Senior Times (interviewed by Gary Cooke) where I talk about city breaks HERE 1. CLEANLINESS Graham
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Tagged under: city break, guided travel, Lisbon, Lisbon review, Portugal, Travel Department, what to do in Lisbon, where to eat in Lisbon
Halong Bay Vietnam

My Podcast with ‘Senior Times’

Monday, 06 February 2023 by Hilda
I have just recorded my very first podcast – and it was with ‘Senior Times’. What is ‘Senior Times’? It’s a magazine and website for older people who don’t act their age. Well, many people would say that is me. And I bet it is you too. It is Ireland’s only dedicated and nationally distributed
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Tagged under: Gary Cooke, Long Haul Holidays, Podcast, Senior Times, Senior Times Podcast, Travel Department
Regensburg

How to Visit 7 European Destinations in 7 Days without Unpacking

Sunday, 02 October 2022 by Hilda
Yes, we visited 7 different places in 7 days and we did not unpack! How? We went on a River Cruise. Our River Cruise with Travel Department on board M/S Amadeus Silver III was three months ago. But we love looking back on the photos and re-living our experiences. That is one of the reasons
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Tagged under: Amadeus Silver 111, Danube Cruise, European Cities, Travel Department
Amadeus Silver 111

Wonderful Holiday with Travel Department on a Danube Cruise

Thursday, 28 July 2022 by Hilda
  Thank goodness we were travelling with Travel Department on our Danube Cruise. As we approached D-Day (Departure Day), and flights were being cancelled left, right and centre, we sat back and waited. We knew that we would be informed if there was a problem and that the company would do everything possible to get
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Tagged under: Amadeus Silver 111, Danube River Cruise, Travel Department, travel post
Porto

Porto with Travel Department

Thursday, 26 May 2022 by Hilda
Porto is the perfect city for a short break. We travelled with Travel Department in mid-May and it proved to be the perfect time to visit. I was delighted to accept Travel Department’s offer of a press trip. And, of course, GG (Gorgeous Graham) had to come too. Travel Department Regular readers know that I
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Tagged under: city break, guided travel, Travel Department, Visiting Porto, Weekend in Porto
The Taj Mahal

A New Grandchild and Planning Holidays Make Me Happy

Sunday, 17 April 2022 by Hilda
Hello, my friends. I am feeling positive as we enjoy the holiday weekend. And I hope you are too. I have lots of happy news to share with you. We need to celebrate when we can, don’t we? And count our blessings. GRANDDAUGHTER As many of you know, we have three wonderful grandsons – Logan
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Tagged under: granddaughter, group travel, holidays, TDactive Holidays, Travel Department
Procession in Khajuraho

Tips on what to bring when travelling to India and other Asian countries

Sunday, 13 October 2019 by Hilda
A year ago, GG and I and four good friends had the most incredible holiday (well it wasn’t really a holiday; it was more of an adventure) in India with TDActive (the adventure wing of Travel Department). You can read about our amazing  trip in my previous posts – part 1 and part 2. And
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Tagged under: Cambodia, India, Packing for Asia, TD Active, Tips for travelling to India, Top tips for what to bring to India, Travel Department, Vietnam, what to pack for India holiday
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Maxi Madness with my ‘Stylish Mondays’ friends

Monday, 05 August 2019 by Hilda
I join with some stylish sisters in showcasing our love of the maxi. Those of you who know me well, or who have followed my blog for some time, know that there is one item of clothing that I wear more than any other and that is the maxi dress. I have about a dozen
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Tagged under: cindy scurry, collaboration, Fashion Trends and Friends, Hello I'm 50ish, highlatitudestyle, maxi, maxi madness, nancysfashionstyle, PearlsandPantsuits, seechelestyles, Sharing a Journey, stylish mondays, stylish sisters, The Morgan Hotel, thestylesplash, TK Maxx, TKMaxx, Travel Department

Travel broadens the Mind so our Bucket List keeps Growing

Thursday, 06 September 2018 by Hilda
“Travel broadens the mind and widens horizons”, according to the late US hiker and itinerant traveller Christopher McCandless Do you have a list of places you would like to travel to before you kick the bucket? Yes, a bucket list! GG and I do and have divided it into ‘Nearer Home’ and ‘Far Flung’. We
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Tagged under: bucket list, Cuba, group travel, long haul, Peru, South Africa, TDactive Holidays, travel, Travel Department

Travel Department trip to Salamanca

Tuesday, 12 June 2018 by Hilda
When I was invited by Travel Department to go on a press trip to Salamanca in north-western Spain, I jumped at the chance. In the past, GG and I have travelled to South Africa, Beijing and several European cities with the online agency and have always been delighted with its service. The beauty of an
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Tagged under: holiday, Salamanca, short break, Spain, TDactive, travel, Travel Department
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Denim....but not jeans! This was our March challen Denim....but not jeans! This was our March challenge for 'Style Not Age'. Ok I cheated and did double denim. But nothing else looked right on me with the oversized jacket. Borrowed sunnies from @courtneysmithstyle who also took the pic. I decided that oversized denim was not for me so back to @primark with it. 
Good to experiment though and not get stuck in a rut!
Check out my friends @mummabstylish @isthismutton @annasislandstyle and @thestylesplash who have showcased lovely denim pieces.

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@irelandseyeknitwear launch Solstice Collection @irelandseyeknitwear launch Solstice Collection
Happy St Patrick's Day from Berlin.🤣 Really ne Happy St Patrick's Day from Berlin.🤣
 Really needed my faux fur @primark coat. The sun is shining but still cold. Berlin is fascinating and beautiful too. Having a ball on #presstrip @travel_department. Cannot wait to write about it on the blog. 

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'Buttoned up' is the challenge that Gail set The S 'Buttoned up' is the challenge that Gail set The Style Not Age gang this week. I found this Zara jacket in the back of my wardrobe. Seldom worn as a jacket, it works much better buttoned up and wearing nothing underneath. So thanks Gail.
Do pop over to the blog and check out my friends' wonderful looks.

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I love shopping. I mean actually visiting shops as I love shopping. I mean actually visiting shops as online is not my jam. I have to feel the material and try the garment on. Sometimes (well rarely) I buy it online after I go home and think about it.  Usually I just buy it. Who else is with me on this? 

Coat @selectedireland 
Boots @ficoboutiquedublin 
Bag @studio124dublin 
Scarf @zara 
Hat @primark

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A few hours in Dublin with @courtneysmithstyle and A few hours in Dublin with @courtneysmithstyle and Bodhi. Wearing @selectedireland coat, boots @ficoboutiquedublin and hat @primark, scarf @zara
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Celebrated St Brigid's Day with @irelandseyeknitwe Celebrated St Brigid's Day with @irelandseyeknitwear yesterday. Their new Solstice collection (launching in March) is colourful, vibrant and contemporary, but still rooted in tradition. Check out stories for more pics.
Pic @kieranharnett

Wearing my cosy @selectedireland coat

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