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Alternative Paris – Offbeat Places to Visit

It is not really my usual thing to write a ‘Things to do in…’ post, but it came up in today’s #TravChat over on Twitter (a weekly Twitter chat between travel bloggers) One question was about reading lists of things to do, or not do. My answer about reading them to know where to avoid…

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City Guides

Łódź Jewish Cemetery | Łódź Poland | The Urban Wanderer | Sarah Irving | UK | Outdoor Blogger | Travel Blogger | Manchester Blogger

From chatting with a number of my fellow travel bloggers, it seems as though Łódź is somewhat overlooked. Poland’s third city is a fantastic way to break free from the usual tourist crowd. I visited the other year and am now wanting to share my experience to encourage you to visit too, starting with Łódź Jewish Cemetery, in Poland….

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Life and everyday musings

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My Rosacea Skin Story (and the Close-Up That Changed Everything)

For a long time, I battled with my skin. I had sore, lingering pimples and an overall redness that looked like permanent windburn. Because I’d struggled with acne as a teen, I assumed this was adult acne making an unwelcome return. I tried every over-the-counter acne product I could find — which only made things…

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An unintentional hiatus…

…or perhaps slightly intentional. Regular readers might have noticed that I haven’t been around these parts for a few years. I can’t really pinpoint what it was that paused my blogging, but I know that a 38,000 word commission can make you tire of writing for a while. All that done and out of the…

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A little life update!

Well, it seems I haven’t been around much this year, so here is a little life update. It is not for the want of thinking about it, I can tell you. This year has been a whirlwind of things. Busyness and fun, adventures and experiences. All of which have been far from the computer and…

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Uitwaaien – the Dutch way to enjoy autumn and winter

It is so easy in the autumn and winter to slip into the rut of feeling miserable about the weather. I have read so many posts on Instagram and Twitter expressing extreme distaste for the current forecast that it prompted me to write this post to share another view.  First off, if you live in…

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Picture showing rosacea skin care products including CreaVe hydrating cleanser, Dermatica personalised lotion, Facetheory Glow C SPF 30 moisturiser and Facetheory Ectoin cream

My Rosacea Skin Story (and the Close-Up That Changed Everything)

An unintentional hiatus…

Moggie Cat Activity Tracker Review – Travelling cat mum to six rescue cats

Light Spectacular – Christmas at Dunham Massey

A brightly coloured pink retro design is on the front of a brown paper back pack. It is lying on frosty grass

Leave no trace with a paper Festival Rucksack by The Paper Co

A little life update!

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Manchester based outdoor and travel writer UK

I’m a writer and urban explorer who’s written for Lonely Planet (England and Experience England). The Urban Wanderer is where I share slow travel, city walks, food, cats, and the everyday adventures found close to home. I believe the outdoors isn’t only in the countryside — it’s in the streets, parks, corners and communities we live in.

Come wander with me, one small discovery at a time.

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