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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...

Trainspotting

There’s something special about train travel. The clickety-clack, the sheer industrial weight of the train, the distances it travels;...

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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...

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.

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.

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.

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