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I wandered lonely as a cloud

On a recent research trip in the English Lake District (located just below the Scottish borders, 90 minutes north of Manchester) I could not help but recall a William Wordsworth poem from my school days. I hadn’t enjoyed having to memorise it at the time – now I’m thankful. “I wandered lonely as a cloud” […]

by boot or by boat

Let’s play a little game. One city – Venice Seven questions Two possible answers each time: by boot or by boat. Ready? 1. What’s the best way to get lost? By foot. Venice is comprised of roughly 120 islands (the precise number depends on how you define an island), and 391 bridges. If you don’t […]