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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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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
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
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
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
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
UK: Seven Glam Camps for the Post-pandemic Wishlist
Isolation, quarantine and lockdowns may be the new norm, but one day, this pandemic will be gone. When that happens, I'm going glamping.
Mar 31, 20204 min read
UK: Sunbeams and Starlight on Sark
The smallest of the four main Channel Islands, Sark is located some 80 miles from England and 24 miles from France, yet its miles from both.
Mar 3, 20203 min read
Dreamy Designs: Six design-led hotels in the UK worth visiting
Design is what lends a hotel personality. Here are six design-led hotels across the UK that have used design features to add charisma.
Feb 11, 20203 min read
UK: Sweet Suites
Sometimes, you want that little bit more room at a hotel. Here are six gorgeous suites across the UK, where space is not an issue.
Jan 13, 20203 min read
London: Following the River Thames
Visitors to London often remain encompassed by the comforting confines of zone one. Following the river leads to a different perspective.
Jan 7, 20205 min read
The Big Five: Five London Restaurants worth the Pounds
London’s a big, busy place with a plethora of food options. There are gastronomic gems by the bucketload. Here are five faves.
Dec 20, 20193 min read
UK: Seven Boutique British Boltholes in the South
Repurposed farmhouses, ancient inns and character-packed premises are dotted across the UK. Here are 7 southern stays with the wow factor.
Dec 6, 20195 min read
Scotland: 48 hours in Glasgow
Glasgow has undergone significant change. 48 hours here is just not enough, but it will give you a taste of the city.
Dec 1, 20194 min read
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