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Sustainability Is The New Luxury In Travel

January 30, 2022 Our Man On The Ground 0

We all want to protect our planet and travel responsibly – but how many of us are really that serious about sustainable stays? Writer Holly Tuppen is and to back up her claims, she has […]

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Laugh Out Loud Travel Memories

January 16, 2022 Our Man On The Ground 0

Writer Kate Wickers sounds like my kind of travelling pal. She comes across as fabulous fun and up for a laugh. Well judging by her new book ‘Shape of a Boy’, which is packed with […]

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Train Journeys Open Up The Mind And Soul

December 1, 2021 Our Man On The Ground 0

There is something magical about taking the train when you want to explore a new place for the first time. If everything goes to plan and the trains are clean and on time, then there […]

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‘The Book of Fred’ Is Just The Wicket

November 23, 2021 Our Man On The Ground 0

Former Lancashire and England cricketer Andrew “Freddie’’ Flintoff is one of life’s rascals. Always up for a laugh and usually up to no good, you can’t but help like the man. And behind the cheerful […]

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Flying High On A World War II Adventure

October 1, 2021 Our Man On The Ground 0

Women pilots played an important part in World War II and a new children’s book brings this to life in a gripping and entertaining way. Comedian, podcaster and history presenter Iszi Lawrence has written Billie […]

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Sailing Into History

September 15, 2021 Our Man On The Ground 0

Imagine the mixture of fear and excitement being in the midst of the American Civil War. That’s exactly what seaman Joannes Wyllie from the Scottish Borders endured and now he has gone down in history […]

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On Foot In The African Bush

May 19, 2021 Our Man On The Ground 0

Swapping yarns around a campfire in the middle of the African bush is what dreams are made of. The sounds and smells of the animals mixed with the excitement of what lies ahead is why […]

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A Biologist Abroad

May 17, 2021 Our Man On The Ground 0

This fascinating book by Rory Putman takes you on his adventures as a professional biologist on working trips across the world. Head off to Iceland, East Africa, Nigeria and Indonesia with Rory as he introduces […]

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From A Wonky Path To An Open Road

November 21, 2020 Our Man On The Ground 0

‘From A Wonky Path To An Open Road’ is an eye catching title for a book and the read itself is just as fascinating. Author Janey de Nordwall takes the reader on a six week […]

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The Ring Ouzel – A View From The North Yorks Moors

October 3, 2020 Our Man On The Ground 0

Ring Ouzels are Britain’s only summer visiting thrush and a fascinating sight to be seen. Birdwatchers Vic Fairbrother and Ken Hutchinson have spent over 25 years studying this wonderful bird which is the mountain equivalent […]