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I came joint first with John Dakin in an internal Jessop photography competition. The prize was a trip to Photokina…my first time visiting and a Sigma 70-210mm UC lens. Graham Armitage organised it all and he arranged for us to…
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First holiday abroad with Jane who became my wife. Postcard to parents told them apartment good, weather excellent, sea clean, food different. Went on a Greek night to sample dance and food and got very drunk. Fun cruise later in…
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Went to Cornwall for four days after breaking up with Joanne – first solo holiday, camping in Mevagissey. Visited various stone circles and quoits. Travelled around in red VW Golf. Was in Plymouth on the 11th and sent a postcard…
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I was supposed to be going on holiday for the first time with my girlfriend Kath. We split up about three weeks before, so my mate Steve said he’d go with me. It was a 14 day holiday from 11th…
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Today a train ride to Matera brought me to my favourite Italian city. It’s absolutely beautiful and if Sheffield had been built in Monsal Dale it might have looked a bit like Matera. Some bearded Italian pop star rehearses on…

Iโm Lucas Brey, a travel blogger sharing practical guides, hidden gems, and honest tips from the road. Follow along for smart itineraries, great food finds, and stories worth bookmarking.