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Camp Wildfire: A Beginers Guide

September 27, 2025

I just got back from one of the most fun, unique, and joy-filled weekends of my life. It combined some of my favourite things: festival vibes, new experiences, live music and exploring.  Yet that description doesn’t even start to cover what Camp Wildfire is all about.  Camp Wildfire describes itself as an American-style Summer camp for adults. While that sentence does give you an idea, it's impossible to capture the spirit, adventure and fun of this event in such short terms, so let me try and READ the POST

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A Mediterranean Getaway with a Touch of Glamour

August 12, 2025

Nestled along Spain’s sun-drenched southern coast lies Marbella, a destination that blends luxury living with historic charm. With its scenic coastline, vibrant cultural offerings, and world-class amenities, Marbella is the perfect choice for those seeking a Mediterranean getaway with a touch of glamour. Whether you're visiting for its idyllic beaches, glamorous nightlife, or rich Andalusian heritage, Marbella promises an unforgettable travel experience for every kind of READ the POST

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The Growing Popularity of Family Christmas Pyjamas

August 2, 2025

Family Christmas pyjamas have become a heartwarming tradition that brings joy and unity during the holiday season. Dressing the entire family in matching festive sleepwear has evolved into a meaningful ritual that adds excitement and togetherness to Christmas celebrations. From my experience running an online Christmas-themed store, I’ve seen how this trend has flourished over the years. We launched our business back in 2018, starting with a small selection of Christmas sweaters. Fast forward READ the POST

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How to Travel Like a Nomadic Artist: RV Life for Creatives and Performers

July 31, 2025

Artists have long responded to the open road as if it were a living muse. Centuries of wandering poets, followed by musicians whose lyrics reflect distant landscapes, and muralists discovering new walls, have confirmed that a nomadic life nurtures artistic impulse. Now, mobile technology and the spread of remote work make it possible for creators to fuse career and travel with unprecedented ease. Increasingly, the RV emerges as the favoured vessel, offering a rare blend of portability, autonomy, READ the POST

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My Global Flowers: Send Blooms to Spice Up Your Travel Tales

July 24, 2025

Announcement for the Homepage Off on a grand adventure? Our guide spills how sending flowers can bring color and love to your travels, crafted for Shy Strange Manic’s wild-hearted explorers! Article: My Global Flowers: Make Your Travels Bloom with Heart Travel’s all about diving into new spots, chasing quirky vibes, and living that bold, creative life Shy Strange Manic folks are totally down for. Whether you’re crashing in a funky guesthouse or wandering through a new town’s streets, flowers READ the POST

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Kariss
Hey, I'm Kariss, welcome to my corner or the internet. Expect to find adventure and amusement with a touch of eccentricity as I cover all things Travel, London and Theatre related! Find out more here or why not drop me an email at shystrangemanic@gmail.com

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📍Humbug, near Brick Lane, London This is not your 📍Humbug, near Brick Lane, London

This is not your childhood Santa experiance!

#londonchristmas #londonxmas #londonbylondoners #christmasinlondon #immersiveexperience #londonexperience #londoniscalling
📍Naples, Italy food tour (gifted) Everywhere I vi 📍Naples, Italy food tour (gifted)

Everywhere I visited and what I ate!
 Starting strong with an antipasti and the best mozzerella cheese of my life 
Followed my the best pizza slice of my life and fried pizza
A classic and a cream based limoncello 
Aranchini but with pasta, why had no one thought of this sooner! 
Classic pastrys
Of course it had to be gelato 

Which would you try first? 

Loved this tour I booked with Get Your Guide, my go to every time 

#napolifoodporn #napolifood #naplesfood #naplesfoodporn #italianfoodporn #foodtour #travelforfood #naplesitaly🇮🇹
📍 Naples, Italy 🇮🇹 (gifted experience) Booking a 📍 Naples, Italy 🇮🇹 (gifted experience) 

Booking a food tour with Get Your Guide is quickly becoming a staple of my trips!  I love that I can get so many local foods tried as well as learning about the history and culture and the food is always excellent.  It’s especially great when I’m doing a city break and short on time!  Let me know your Italian faves!

#naplesinsider #getyourguidecommunity #italianfoodtour #napolifoodporn #napolifood #napolifoodtour #visitnaples #visitnapoli #getyourguide
📍Black Forest, Germany This is what they mean by 📍Black Forest, Germany 

This is what they mean by walking for your mental health right? 

#hikemore #hikelife #hikingformentalhealth #blackforest #visitblackforest #visitgermany #walkformentalhealth #hikeingadventures #hikevibes #hiketheworld #hikegermany #funnyreels
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