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Why 27 Hours in Twizel?
A slight mix-up involving bus timetables and hotel bookings meant we would be “stranded” in Twizel for about 27 hours.
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A Century of Inspiration
A nudge from a friend and a century of inspiration on my doorstep… Stoke-on-Trent has been a city for 100 years and it’s been a great week to be involved in the celebrations.
A Century of Inspiration Part 2
An event 8 months in the planning – Stoke-on-Trent’s Centenary celebrations came to parkrun. Wow!
52 for 52 – A Reading Challenge (2025)
After a brief pause, I’ve set myself a new blogging challenge for 2025; this time it will be based around the books I’m reading. I’m not sure where the 52 for 52 Challenge will take me – it could be traditional book reviews, places I’m inspired to visit, food creations, music and of course, book swap shelves. Join me.
50 for 50 – A Writing Challenge (2023/2024)
50 posts for my 50th birthday to be posted before I’m 51. In the spirit of the 27 Hours in Twizel blog, I made the most of every opportunity during the year. The final post of my challenge was posted just in time. You can re-read the posts here.
Our Latest Adventures
Unexpected Holiday Highlights
Sometimes, holiday highlights come in unexpected and unplanned ways – holiday highlights part 2.
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The Perfect Backdrop
In celebration of Melbourne – the perfect backdrop to a wonderful trip. Holiday highlights part 1.
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Running Stories
2024: Around the Wirral (37 miles)
Completing the Winter Wirral Ultra – it wasn’t pretty, but I got round and I didn’t need my headtorch.
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2024: Beautiful Day (London to Brighton Ultra Challenge)
From London to Brighton – the long version (like the run).
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Read the latest post on our travel philosophy
Play A Round of Mini-Golf
The best way to learn about a local area – play a round of mini-golf!
Watch a Film, Book a Flight
Watch a movie, book a flight. What inspires your travels?
About Us
I’m Liz and 27 Hours in Twizel is part memoir, part travel philosophy, part photography exhibition and part mindfulness exercise. My partner in travel adventures is Jon.
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