tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-50862264529432828112024-03-04T21:15:53.434-08:00All Things Writing, Travel & PhotographyThis is my blog dedicated to all things writing, travel and photography. I'll be documenting my publishing journey and travelling jaunts and capers, and will keep you up-to-date with my current projects and work - of which there are many! Please visit my website: <a href="http://www.piarastrainge.com">www.piarastrainge.com</a>. If you're new to writing and publishing, pick up your free download of my handy 3-part e-guide An Introduction to the Publishing Industry today to help you get started.Piara Straingehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15587060720581312354noreply@blogger.comBlogger384125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5086226452943282811.post-44773433531446809412016-10-08T09:34:00.001-07:002016-10-08T09:34:03.362-07:00The 5 minute VIP lounge poem<span style="clear: left; display: table; float: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-top: 0px; max-width: 100%; position: relative; width: auto;"><a href="https://www.blogger.com/null"><img alt="Picture" class="galleryImageBorder wsite-image" src="http://www.piarastrainge.com/uploads/7/8/5/6/7856638/img-1284_orig.jpg" style="border-width: 1px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 10px; margin-top: 5px; max-width: 100%; padding: 3px;" /></a><span class="wsite-caption" style="caption-side: bottom; display: table-caption; font-size: 90%; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-top: -10px; text-align: center;"></span></span> <br />
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write everywhere and anywhere and so, as we left Bulgaria, sitting in
the VIP lounge waiting for our flight, when I was handed the VIP book, I
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<span style="font-size: large;">More to follow on Bulgaria!</span></div>
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When
I'm in Cornwall, two of my favourite places to relax are Godrevy
(above) and Upton Towans. They are beautiful when the sun shines and I
love the combination of funny shaped clouds, blue sky, sea and wild
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I
haven't read a Danielle Steel for a while, so I really enjoyed this one
and it reminded me why I like and admire her story telling. <br /><br />I
love stories with historical reference because it gives the plot
credibility. Some people argue that this will then age the novel, but I
disagree, especially when it's such a momentous occasion in history;
something that shook the World - like the sinking of the Titanic. <br /><br />Something
I always struggle with when writing a story that will span many years,
is how to go from year to year in the plot without ruining the ebb and
flow. Steel does this effortlessly. The transitions are smooth and you
don't feel you are missing out on something that should've been written,
and wasn't. <br /><br />I also love stories that centre around one family
and how all the generations cope with whatever trials and tribulations
are put before them. Courage and survival are excellent themes for a
novel, as they spur you to keep turning the pages, as you will the
protagonist on. Edwina is just that. Piara Straingehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15587060720581312354noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5086226452943282811.post-36613550414363174782016-09-03T13:46:00.001-07:002016-09-03T22:42:54.772-07:00Travel for life<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;">Oh yes! My 35th country is approaching... flying off to Bulgaria in two days time. I'll let you know how I get on!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">I'm thrilled to be a part of this listing of 50 top travel blogs to follow</span><br /><br /><strong>Great Travel Blogs Every Traveler Needs to Follow</strong><br /><br /><a href="http://www.artfulclub.com/top-travel-blogs/" target="_blank">http://www.artfulclub.com/top-travel-blogs/</a><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><br />Do check out these blogs, as I will be doing, and thanks to Frank Lee for including www.piarastrainge.com</span></span></div>
Piara Straingehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15587060720581312354noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5086226452943282811.post-20195403491537737492016-08-20T14:17:00.000-07:002016-08-23T14:18:22.345-07:00 7 Best Hidden Places in Ireland <div>
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<b><span style="font-size: medium;">Now
I've only been to Dublin in Ireland, but this week's post is from guest
blogger Frank Lee, where he gives us an insight into his 7 Best Hidden
Places in Ireland:</span></b><br />
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The Republic of Ireland is an
island in the North Atlantic and it is divided into two parts; one is
the Republic of Ireland which covers five sixths of the total area,
while the second part is called Northern Ireland which is the part of
Great Britain. The country doesn’t have an extreme temperature in any of
its seasons and verdant greenery can be seen everywhere in the country.
This was considered one of the packed areas with woodlands during the
Middle Ages. Although a number of woodlands have decreased, it is still
very large when compared to other European countries. The country has
seen many wars and rebellions especially during the colonial days of
Great Britain. There were many movements to separate the country from
the UK and also there were lots of factions inside Ireland fighting one
another, resulting in chaos. The shift towards realism in Irish
literature occurred during these days because authors wanted to portray
what was happening around, rather than those figures that are higher
than life. Ireland has produced great writers such as Nobel Prize winner
W B Yeats and Samuel Beckett. The influence of Irish Culture and
Literature on English and other languages is so strong that one cannot
deny its vast subject matter and its importance. Ireland is a land of
multiple places like woodlands, vegetation fields, old monuments and
buildings and many literary spots; here is a list of seven best-hidden
places to visit in Ireland.<br />
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<span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Skelling Michael, County Kerry, Ireland</b></span><br />
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spot is one of the earliest spot in Ireland dating back to the sixth
century. The stone huts on pointed peaks are the places where the monks
lived in the middle of nowhere. This spot, obviously, cannot be found
accidentally and it requires a continuous struggle to reach here; first a
lot of walking – one can even hire fishermen who are easily available
at these places – and then all the way up climbing to the top of the
mountain. But once you reach there the sight fascinates you; the
mountains are covered with frost and clouds and everything appears so
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<span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Torc Waterfall, Killarney National Park</b></span><br />
This
spot is so beautiful and is pictured so many times that you must have
seen its photo without knowing where this place actually is. These
waterfalls are free for everyone to go and are easily accessible, which
makes these waterfalls all the more charming. The waterfall flows from
the river Devils Punch Bowl via Torc Mountains. The spot is not only
perfect for the waterfall but also for the greenery around and different
climbing patterns and challenges developed by the tour companies to
hike on mountains. There are also many lakes nearby and climbing on
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<span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Aran Islands, County Galway</b></span><br />
The
language still spoken in the areas of the Aran Islands is Gaelic and
one can find traditional ways of old peoples’ life here. This place is
isolated from many other places and is only a forty minute drive from
Rossaveel. The traditional way and lifestyle of the people living here
offers plenty of things like rentals and hostels.<br />
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<span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Glendalough, County Wicklow</b></span><br />
Glendalough
is called the valley of two lakes and it is present in the heart of
Wicklow Mountains. The “City of Seven Churches” was built by monks whose
love for isolation from the daily business of life was combined with a
refined taste of lush green fields and charming scenery. This place is
not just a strolling point, but a lot of things are present here worthy
to be discovered, which include old churches and their stones, crosses,
different round-shaped towers and many Cathedrals.<br />
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<span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Beara Peninsula</b></span><br />
Everyone
is aware of the Ring of Kerry in Ireland and most visitors visiting
Ireland find it necessary to mark this place on their checklist. In this
list, I am not completely denouncing this place altogether, but I am
offering a detour to the ring of Beara and then moving towards Ring of
Kerry. Many traditional and commonly used routes for the Ring of Kerry
are full of crowd and buses, so it is an important suggestion to visit
the place, but by a different route and enjoying the beauty of a
different place as well. This is a walking spot and it is better to
stroll down the steep hills if one is a good walker.<br />
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<span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Hore Abbey</b></span><br />
This
place is a collection of many stunning buildings of, either medieval
origin, or some people consider them even earlier than this. Hore Abbey
contains a fifteenth-century castle, a round tower, and a Gothic
Cathedral. This is the best place for students of history, Anthropology
lovers and those people who specialize in ancient buildings. This place
is so calm and quiet and if you are a lover of such quiet places add a
trip to Rock of Cashel.<br />
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<span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Dunmore East, County Waterford</b></span><br />
This
is one of the hidden villages of Ireland - and the secret is not out
yet to many of the other tourists - and that’s why this place is worthy
of a visit with all its calmness, and the abundance of boats with
different painted colors. This is actually a small fishing village
perfect for lovers of scuba diving and those finding World War 1 wrecks.
Dunmore East is another charming point in the vicinity.<br />
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This guest post is written by Frank Lee. He works at <a href="http://www.rebateszone.com/sunfrog" target="_blank"> Rebates Zone</a> and you can follow him <a href="https://twitter.com/franklee84" target="_blank">@franklee84</a>Piara Straingehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15587060720581312354noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5086226452943282811.post-2982115373585406342016-08-14T12:52:00.000-07:002016-08-27T12:54:54.578-07:00Red Bull Air Race 2016<div class="blog-content">
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<span style="font-size: large;"><strong>Getting
a secondary adrenaline buzz doing something today that's been on my
bucket list for a few years - it's the Red Bull Air Race London leg !!!
Totally wish I was flying</strong></span></div>
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This is UK's Nigel Lamb's final race. Wasn't enough to take him through to the last 4, but still awesome.</div>
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Piara Straingehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15587060720581312354noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5086226452943282811.post-4481425629151658302016-08-06T11:10:00.000-07:002016-08-27T11:10:18.575-07:00Heaven in Cornwall<div class="blog-content">
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You can't beat proper Cornish pasties!<br /><br />There
is also something to be said for light salads drizzled with delicious,
yet simple dressings, cool, refreshing beverages and gooey chocolate
brownies, all enjoyed in the summer sunshine in lovely Cornish locations
with family. Ah, heaven..</div>
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Piara Straingehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15587060720581312354noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5086226452943282811.post-78219113624120490122016-07-30T10:08:00.000-07:002016-08-27T10:08:33.948-07:00On your marks...<div class="blog-content">
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One
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family go karting session at Teamsport racetrack in Avonmouth. It was
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Being undertaken by my eldest nephew</div>
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Piara Straingehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15587060720581312354noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5086226452943282811.post-45189939050463297552016-07-23T09:08:00.000-07:002016-08-27T09:09:08.336-07:00The Lost Gardens of Heligan<div class="blog-content">
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Not
far from one of my favourite little places in Cornwall, Mevagissey,
there's the Lost Gardens of Heligan. We finally got to visit this year
and I loved the place. They also had an exhibition remembering the
Somme, as 13 of the gardeners of the Heligan Estate went to fight, but
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brunch at Lakeside with family and now taking a little stroll around
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Piara Straingehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15587060720581312354noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5086226452943282811.post-1917904059895278722016-07-02T12:34:00.000-07:002016-07-17T12:35:47.594-07:00Coming soon to my website...Yep, it's that time of year again where I see a holiday in my sights -
and lots of lovely spare time - and I immediately get thinking about how
I can improve my website!<br /><br />So that will be a total redesign then
hahaha! No, just kidding - I do have some new things to launch, but I'm
not planning to revamp my whole layout.<br /><br />Watch this space over the summer...<br />
Piara Straingehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15587060720581312354noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5086226452943282811.post-35946114994528620462016-06-25T12:18:00.000-07:002016-07-17T12:19:38.207-07:00How to comfort a Grammar Nazi<div style="text-align: center;">
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June.. and with less time spent on my new country commute to Reading,
it would be great to have some sultry, summer evenings to enjoy, whilst
I'm not tearing it up and down to London for five days of the week.<br /><br />I
do love the month of June though, despite the weather this year. Before
the longest day, when the nights draw out to 10pm, and there's a sultry
hush up and down the street, William Wordsworth's "A Night in June"
comes to mind:<br /><br />The sun has long been set, <br />The stars are out by twos and threes,<br />The little birds are piping yet <br />Among the bushes and trees;<br />There’s a cuckoo, and one or two thrushes,<br />And a far-off wind that rushes,<br />And a sound of water that gushes,<br />And the cuckoo’s sovereign cry<br />Fills all the hollow of the sky. <br />Who would “go parading”<br />In London, “and masquerading,"<br />On such a night of June<br />With that beautiful soft half-moon,<br />And all these innocent blisses?<br />On such a night as this is!Piara Straingehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15587060720581312354noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5086226452943282811.post-49855841287082813162016-06-11T13:06:00.000-07:002016-06-19T13:17:19.449-07:00Ducklings on the River Test <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This
was a new author for me so I didn't know what to expect. I presumed a
light hearted chick lit read with a nice, easy going story - and that's
exactly what I got - plus a generous helping of familiarity (the author
lived and worked in Bristol and the story was set in Bath, where I was
born), along with some fantastic storytelling and great plot twists. I
guess that's what separates good writers from great writers... the
ability to take life and make amazing books out of it, conveying a whole
range of everyday emotions with such beautiful writing.<br /><br />I am a
big fan of village story telling. It's fascinating what goes on behind
closed doors and you can always have a close knit cast who weave in and
out of each other's lives. Falling For You does just that. Maddy is
single and the one chap she wants, she can't have. Sound familiar? Of
course! But as the story develops you find out why, the history behind
the two families and the reasons for the hatred. Mansell charts Life's
ups and downs for this brilliant set of characters and it's all so
believable. Piara Straingehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15587060720581312354noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5086226452943282811.post-32620654330927316102016-05-28T05:25:00.000-07:002016-07-17T05:26:23.940-07:00Unfinished 30 ThingsLast week's bucket list reminded me of the things still to do on my 30
Things list from 2012. Oh dear, four years later and I'm no closer to
ticking any of them off! I just had a peek and some of them don't seem
anywhere near as important as back then, so that's cool. These, however,
are still on the agenda:<br />
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<li>Sort out proper storage for my favourite belongings</li>
<li>Walk the beautiful Jurassic Coastline</li>
<li>Finish writing The Dalton Bridges Saga</li>
<li>Self publish an informative eBook or a children’s book on Amazon</li>
<li>Catalogue my last 10 years of travels</li>
<li>Take a weekend TEFL course</li>
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Piara Straingehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15587060720581312354noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5086226452943282811.post-62454110817182303162016-05-21T12:46:00.000-07:002016-05-27T12:47:19.341-07:00Bucket listContinuing with my "Being Happy" series, something that always puts a big grin on my face...<br /><br />Who doesn't love a bucket list!<br /><br />I've
placed an X by all the things I've done - some are sad though, but,
each experience whether good or bad, exciting or terrifying, shapes you
as a human being and defines <u>your life</u>:<br /><br />Gone on a blind date<br />Skipped school X<br /><span>Watched someone die X<br />Watched a pet die X<br />Seen the Grand Canyon in person<br />Flown in a plane X<br />Served on a jury<br />Been lost X<br />Travelled to the opposite side of the country X<br />Been to Europe X<br />Swam in the Ocean X<br />Gone south for the winter<br />Gone on a cruise<br />Cried yourself to sleep X<br />Played cops and robbers X<br />Recently coloured with crayons/pencils X<br />Sung karaoke, a solo or duet in church X<br />Paid for a meal with coins only X<br />Made a prank phone call X<br />Laughed until some beverage came out of your nose X<br />Caught a snowflake on your tongue X<br />Had children<br />Lost a child<br />Had a pet X<br />Been skinny-dipping X<br />Been fishing<br />Been boating X<br />Been downhill skiing<br />Been water skiing<br />Been camping in a trailer/RV X<br />Been camping in a tent X<br />Driven a motorcycle<br />Been bungee-jumping (ripcord jumping)<br />Gone to a drive-in movie<br />Done something that could have killed you X<br />Done something that you will regret for the rest of your life<br />Rode an elephant or camel X<br />Eaten just cookies, chips, ice cream or cake for dinner X<br />Been on TV X<br />Stolen any traffic signs X<br />Been in a car accident X<br />Been in hospital in the past 24 months<br />Donated blood<br />Gotten a (speeding) or any type of ticket in the past 12 months<br />Gotten a piercing X<br />Driven a four door vehicle X<br />Been married<br />Been divorced<br />Fell in love X<br />Fell out of love X<br />Paid for a strangers meal X<br />Driven over 100 mph X<br />Written a published book/story (poem) X<br />Eaten snails<br />Been scuba diving<br />Gotten a tattoo</span><br /><br />How about you?Piara Straingehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15587060720581312354noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5086226452943282811.post-15433099581974042842016-05-14T08:42:00.000-07:002016-05-15T08:42:46.671-07:00Springtime London Fun<div class="blog-content">
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Back
on home turf, Angela is visiting her friends and family after two years
away from home. I loved the cast in this book. We got to know Angela's
parents better and her best friend Louisa, now with baby in tow. This
story really developed her life outside of the States and I particularly
enjoyed the way Kelk unravelled Angela's relationship with her parents.
Humourous, comical, emotional - at times! Simply a really heartwarming
read with the usual road bumps along the way, that we've come to expect
of Angela and her life. I thought this was the end of the road for this
series, but I believe there are a couple more I need to hunt down...<br /><br />Watch this space!<br />
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Never
mind that a weekend in London with my Mum cost the same as a long
weekend in Europe - it's kind of what you expect anyway - and besides,
we had a great time enjoying the marathon vibe and St Georges
celebrations last weekend. <br /><br />Lovely hotel in Kensington with a
pool, so I even managed an early Sunday morning swim, excellent seats at
Jersey Boys with snacks and drinks delivered to us during the interval
and fab food at the Churchill Arms, said to be Churchill's
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From perfected, consistently brilliant talent to... you blow my mind fresh, new talent...</div>
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And they are best friends - which makes it even better.<br /><br />I am a massive fan of BGT and this dance act (below) blew me away. Ingeniously put together - music and dance nostalgia!</div>
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