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Iceland Road Trip – homeward bound…
…and finally homeward bound… This is actually a gas station! (just the pump – the shed is locked) Notice the incredible cloud bank sitting on the horizon… …and back in time for dinner where this cool character was my dining companion… ~ Bella Read more
Michelangelo Piazza
Michelangelo Piazza – the location for all those amazing vistas of Florence that have become so famous. The Piazza is a fairly recent addition to Florence, being designed in 1869 by architect, Giuseppe Poggi. This wall is (I think) Torre del Belvedere. There are three statues of David in… Read more
London loveliness…
I spent a glorious week in London with friends, and even attending a function at the House of Lords, as one does… These are views from my apartment… they ugraded me from a deluxe room to a five-room apartment with a balcony… …high tea with dear Bethany at The Palace… Read more
Serbia Road Trip to Zlatibor Region (Post 2 of 9)
…continuing our journey… Read more
Heavenly private flight from Ireland to England
For several reasons, I decided to treat myself to a private flight from Ireland to England – and I could not have been more delighted with my choice… Arriving at the private lounge… …am then taken to my very own conference room to await my flight… The captain came in… Read more
Macchiato Kuca
I was early for a meeting with my lawyer re my residency and business permits here, so decided to have lunch at Macchiato Kuca – a beautiful place that has both restaurant and 4-star accommodation. Well, that was the plan… Unfortunately, like the rest of Serbia, most places have large… Read more
Mysterious Jay’s Grave from 1700s
It was a strange kinda day as I headed out into the moors in search of a very strange grave… …and this is the grave of Kitty Jay, a young woman who was reportedly betrayed by her lover, and then took her own life – but why is that so… Read more
Stobi Archeological Site
Stobi – once the capital of a Roman province named Macedonia Salutaris, was originally built around 500BC, and annexed later, around 200 BC, by Philip V of Macedon. Covering an area of around 25,000 square meters, the town housed around 20,000 people. There is a magnificent bath house with mosaic… Read more
Chocolate Green Man
We may all be in lock-down at the moment, but that’s even more reason to let our creative juices out and see what amazing things we can create! Inspired by a friend’s birthday, I decided to make a chocolate and slivered almond ‘green man’, complete with edible 23 carat gold… Read more
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Furry pony on the beach
11 out of 10 on the cuteness scale… teaching a furry fluffy pony to jump – it was sooooooo cute! Read more
Historic Exeter Quayside
Exeter Quayside is such a beautiful tucked-away gem that dates back to Roman times. It was a thriving port until the 14th century when weirs were built across the River Exe. Read more
A Sherman Tank in England..?
On this magical day, we set out to explore the Sherman tank that now sits beside a beach in South Devon – but first, a stop for lunch… …and finally we reach Slapton Sands, home of a recovered Sherman tank… ~ Bella Read more
Dartmoor River Crossing
It was a glorious day so George Jeep (rental) and I went for a meander… First, sitting at one of my favourite spots for some reading… …then off to cross the River Dart… Note – this phone box actually has a TELEPHONE in it! …and complete with seals frolicking… (ok,… Read more
Canada owns part of Britain?
Yes, Canada does actually own part of Britain! Welcome to Wolford Chapel… where the building and land are publicly owned by the Canadian province of Ontario, and flies the Flag of Canada despite the chapel being in the English countryside! ~ Bella Read more
Thatched Pub Built in 1620
We first were headed here – but alas, no one was home, so we went in search of another beautiful old pub – and didn’t have to travel far… The Kings Arms, Tedburn, built in 1620… …next stop – CANADA..? ~ Bella Read more
Who is the Luxurious Nomad?
Hello! I am Ms (Leigh) Bella St John – and I am an author, entrepreneur, coach, wine-lover, self-confessed geek, lover of all things Victorian/Edwardian and steampunk, and a Luxurious Nomad!
One of my greatest passions is ‘keeping history alive’.
Thanks to the residual income streams I created from, among other things, licensing my professional development programs, I retired at age 50 when I decided to leave America (where I had been living for the past ten years) and now travel the world fulltime as a Luxurious Nomad (http://LuxuriousNomad.com), living a life many people only dream of living (yes, even in the current ‘situation’) – and unlike most, I travel with ‘essentials’ such as a crystal wine glass, gold fountain pen, and a collection of hats, gloves, etc……
I did not even catch the travel bug until I was in my 30s, and after exploring much of ‘down under’ and parts of New Zealand, I then travelled through quite a bit of Asia, lived approximately 10 years in the USA (spent significant time in 42 states – exploring all extensively by road), several trips to Canada (including the Winter Olympics) and now off exploring amazing places in the UK and Europe, spending a couple of months in one country, then a couple of months in another… I hope to one day meet Mr Right and settle down wherever he may be (and fingers’ crossed he is in Scotland! (or even in England)), but until then, there is plenty of the world to experience!
Essentially I live a version of Elizabeth’s Gilbert’s, “Eat, Pray, Love” – although mine is more ‘wine, pray, love’!
…and I do all this, despite having some reasonably significant physical and mobility challenges, thanks in part to being hit by a car while in Italy a few years ago – and I use a wheelchair from time to time…
…and for those who are interested, my wheelchair is only 13lb – that’s less than most bowling balls! It’s an amazing travel chair that is soooo comfy and whose name is Lancelot (yes, my wheelchair has a name).
Oh, and this photo below was taken at a Steampunk convention in the USA…
