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10 Inexpensive Travel Gifts

Posted on December 17, 2014 by Briar's Travel Beat

Travel accessories make excellent gifts, whether for a work colleague, family member or friend (even yourself!) and sometimes it’s the small, inexpensive items that make a huge difference to life on the road. Here are 10 of my favourites, some … Continue reading →

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Shoe shopping in Madrid

Posted on November 13, 2014 by Briar's Travel Beat

The Spanish make some fabulous shoes; quality leather, good craftsmanship and contemporary design. I know because I used to be a footwear buyer. But walking the tourist trails in Madrid, I didn’t come across a single trendy footwear store. There … Continue reading →

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