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California Dreaming

February 5, 2020

All the leaves are brown and the sky is gray. I've been for a walk on a winter's day. I'd be safe and warm if I was in L.A. California Dreamin' on such a winter's day. And then, as if my magic in the middle of winter I had the chance to work in

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In 2020 Travel Tags Travel Journal, 2020 Travel, Pixbydaz, darrenoramphotography, USA Travel Destinations

My First Thanks Giving…

November 29, 2019

Thanks Giving is a US national holiday that is a big deal here. For me, an English man in New York it felt just like a bonus Christmas - and I loved it! Thanks Giving began as a day of giving thanks and blessing of the harvest and of

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Tags Travel Journal, New York, Thanks Giving, 2019, Pixbydaz, darrenoramphotography

Farewell Berlin

June 15, 2019

I fell in love with Berlin on a hot summers day over a decade ago, when me and my best friend decided to check out what all the fuss was about. The cool vibe of the city combined with everything that Berlin stands for

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Tags berlin, germany, Pixbydaz, darrenoramphotography, DarrensHappyPlace, Travel, Travel Journal, 2019 Travel

My Perfect Lofoten Trip

April 12, 2019

I’m often asked about tips for visiting Lofoten. When would I suggest a visit? where would I stay? What to expect? I have several pages on Lofoten in my travel guide section which has a lot of general information - but I started to think

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In 2019 Travel Tags Lofoten, Lofoten Islands, Travel Journal, Travel
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