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Journeys of a City Girl

This is a new section of The London Word that forgets about a phone signal and wanders the world. Each week, Cath will be blogging about her sneaky getaways and reminiscing about life on the road. Stay tuned for travel trends, cool getaways and hidden gems from Southend to Singapore

This category contains 33 posts

Walking the Streets of Madrid
Walking the Streets of Madrid

Unlike its sexy sibling, Barcelona, Madrid isn’t in the business of wooing tourists. It’s a place for friends to hang out and jet setters to propel their careers

Lost in Translation in Tokyo
Lost in Translation in Tokyo

In Tokyo, even the most mundane tasks sometimes can become weird, incomprehensible, or at times hilarious

The Truth About Travel Insurance
The Truth About Travel Insurance

Finding out you’re not covered for the freak bungee jump accident/ ash cloud/ monkey bite that’s ruined your holiday is a pretty sorry place to be

Wash Your Cares Away in Bath
Wash Your Cares Away in Bath

With Austenian streets, well-preserved Roman sites, the sweeping river Avon and the famously Georgian Royal Crescent, this small city really is a showstopper

2012 Travel Wish List
2012 Travel Wish List

Whether you’re a sun worshipper, die hard backpacker or lux traveller, start planning your next trip now to escape the city in style

24-Hour Party – New Year’s Eve Countdown
24-Hour Party – New Year’s Eve Countdown

Here’s Cath’s rundown of some of the world’s best parties for New Year’s Eve…

Incas You Were Wondering
Incas You Were Wondering

Rediscovered a hundred years ago, this jaw dropping sight frequently tops travel wishlists and is an undisputed wonder of the world

These Boots are Made for Walking
These Boots are Made for Walking

Whether you’re puddle hopping in a festival, dancing until the early hours or doing some serious sightseeing, the right footwear is essential

Amsterdam – Up in Smoke
Amsterdam – Up in Smoke

Maybe I’m looking at it through smoke tinted glasses, but Amsterdam used to be a bohemian paradise. Artists, writers, and musicians would gather under the warm green glow of the coffeeshop lights to discuss ideas and watch the world go by

Cheap Ski Retreats
Cheap Ski Retreats

In London we’re miles away from the nearest mountain and all the kit and extras don’t come cheap. But with a bit of planning you can cut into the slopes without cutting into your savings

Journeys of a City Girl

Cath Millman
Londoner Cath Millman's travel blog takes us beyond the big smoke - read her blog

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