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GISELLE IN MOTION
Welcome to my site, focused on travel experiences across the world. From foodie hotspots to wilderness getaways, this site celebrates the culture, sights, sounds and experiences the world has to offer, with a few quirky detours along the way.
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Space-age Stay: a night in a capsule hotel
I’ll admit that my finger hovered over the ‘Book now’ button on the Sydney Capsule Hotel website for quite some time. I mean, I’m a long...
Oct 30, 20225 min read
Trainspotting
There’s something special about train travel. The clickety-clack, the sheer industrial weight of the train, the distances it travels;...
Jan 21, 20223 min read
On the Line: The London Underground Experience
Travelling on the tube in London is all fine and well, until rush hour. This is a tale of London Underground before Covid.
Jun 16, 20214 min read
Locked In: The Practicalities of Quarantine in South Australia
I did a lot of research before I checked into quarantine in Australia. I lurked in a multitude of Facebook groups, spoke with those who...
Feb 20, 202110 min read
Posh Nosh: Four Indian restaurants within reach of London worth dining at
In some London suburbs, it seems there’s an Indian restaurant on every corner, and don’t get me started on Brick Lane. I hope they last...
Jan 18, 20216 min read
On the Road: 8 Things No-one Tells You about Motorhomes
Hitting the road in a motorhome is an adventure, but there are some things you might want to consider before you take the wheel.
Nov 20, 20206 min read
To the Manor Born: Six magnificent manor and country house hotels in the UK
The UK is packed with historical hotels, from striking manor houses to exquisite country houses. Here are six superb examples.
Nov 10, 20208 min read
UK: Six Stays Far from the Madding Crowd
Isolation can be a blessed thing, and in these strange times, even more so. Here are six =escapes where you can get away from everything.
Aug 7, 20203 min read
UK: Pies and Piers in Portsmouth
Portsmouth has more going for it than the deep, dark, slightly ominous Solent dotted with forts. Here are the highlights of this naval city.
Jul 21, 20204 min read
UK: Exploring the Forest of Dean
The Forest of Dean and the Wye Valley might just be Gloucestershire’s best-kept secret. Here's why – and where – you should visit.
Jul 10, 20205 min read
UK: London Neighbourhoods - Around Victoria Station
Victoria Station is not a good introduction to this bit of London, but stray and you’ll find leafy streets, boutiques and creative hubs.
Jun 26, 20206 min read
UK: Six Love Nests to Snuggle in
Valentine’s Day may be a long way off, but love never dies – or so they say. Here are six romantic rooms in the UK worth getting cosy in.
Jun 16, 20204 min read
Australia: The Latte Lovers Guide to Hobart
This is a latte lovers take on a broad range of cafes in Hobart, Tasmania, and an ode to the city's coffee culture.
Jun 8, 20209 min read
Russia: 24 Hours in Moscow
The grandeur of Moscow's architecture is bound to warm a hardened visitor's heart. Here's how to spend 24 hours in the Russian capital.
May 29, 20204 min read
UK: Six Hotels invoking the Bilbao Effect
There has long been a link between accommodation and art, but now, hotels are becoming fine art spaces to rival galleries.
May 21, 20204 min read
Vietnam: A Walking Tour of Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City is a lot to take in. It's noisy, hectic, and quite frankly, parts of it are pure chaos, but there's much to like, too.
May 14, 20205 min read
Spain: Hilltop Hideaway
You don't have to be an English football fan to have heard of the legend that is Terry Venables. Nowadays, his head's in a different game...
May 8, 20204 min read
UK: All's Well in Wells
Wells, in Somerset, may be England’s smallest city outside the City of London, but the tiny conurbation has enough sights for a fun weekend.
May 1, 20204 min read
Caribbean: Highlights of Grenada
The Caribbean island of Grenada, nicknamed the Spice Island, is a laid-back location for winter sun and summer fun. Here are the highlights.
Apr 23, 202010 min read
UK: Bites to Remember
The success of a dish depends on the blend of flavours as well as the diner’s palate and mood. Here are some of my pre-pandemic favourites.
Apr 7, 20206 min read
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