The Weekend Tourist is a blog written by Jess Friend Bartlett. Sometimes we only do touristy things on holiday - 25 days annual leave a year. That’s a shame, as we’ve 104 weekend days for exploring. This blog is all about discovering your local neighbourhood, attractions, historic places, local eateries and independents, which for me is in Oxfordshire, Warwickshire and the wider Cotswolds, UK. And when annual leave adds up, you'll find the occasional far flung adventure.
Just over half way in and there are just a few things I am beginning to miss for home 1. most importantly, Earl Grey tea – it’s been the best part of two weeks without…
View PostJust over half way in and there are just a few things I am beginning to miss for home 1. most importantly, Earl Grey tea – it’s been the best part of two weeks without…
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One thing that we certainly overestimated was the size of the Californian state, leaving at an inhumane time, cruising down the Amtrak (minus any train heists this time) to hit Long Beach in time for…
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If you’re going to San Francisco, be sure to wear some flowers in your hair, If you’re going to San Francisco, you’re going to meet some gentle people there. – The Mamas & The Papas…
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One thing that I am quickly learning about Americans is their different attitude towards the concept of distance. I think it was Bill Bryson who once said that Americans would travel the length of John…
View PostOne thing that I am quickly learning about Americans is their different attitude towards the concept of distance. I think it was Bill Bryson who once said that Americans would travel the length of John…
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My first post comes from the delightful red necked heavy area of Redding, North California – one day after the nation will be celebrating the almighty achievement of Andy Murray winning Wimbledon! (And a success…
View PostMy first post comes from the delightful red necked heavy area of Redding, North California – one day after the nation will be celebrating the almighty achievement of Andy Murray winning Wimbledon! (And a success…
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