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Historic Lime Street Bazaar
Continuing my leisurely journey… I eventually came across an amazing place with an equally amazing history… The “Hanul cu Tei”… Built in 1833, the “Lime Inn” was built in what was then the commercial centre of Bucharest… …and was immortalised in the writings of the famous Romania author, Peltz… …but… Read more
Devon Road Trip
What a FABULOUS day!!! Road trip from Torquay through Paignton, Chirston, Kingsweir, Dartmouth, Slaptop, Stokeham, Chillington, Charleton, Frogmore and Salcombe. Read more
Paignton Beach and Harbour
Just a little way along the coast from Torquay is Paignton – and a completely different feel from Torquay – equally as beautiful… ~ Bella Read more
Dunrobin Castle
Dunrobin Castle is in Sutherland, Scotland, and is one of the oldest continuously inhabited houses in Scotland, serving as the ancestral home of the Clan Sutherland. ~ Bella Read more
Snagov Monastery, Romania
Our next destination is Snagov Monastery, located on an island at the northern end of Snagov Lake… …but first a short detour to another monastery… …and a bite of lunch… This is my friend, Adrian… …and it’s a good thing Adrian knew where he was going – finding this place… Read more
Gullfoss Falls
Again, there is no possible way of conveying the majesty, power, and beauty of the falls… ~ Bella Read more
Castles and Chateaux on Anglesey Island, Wales
After sleeping in following my huuuuuuge day on the Statesman to Scotland and back, I decided to go exploring on Anglesey… South Stack Lighthouse, built in 1873… …coming in to Beaumaris – now one of my favourite places… Beaumaris Castle… Perfect place for lunch… Bulkeley Hotel… Read more
Tuxford’s Working Windmill
Setting out on a beautiful crisp morning, I went in search of Tuxford, first it’s mill and then it’s horse museum… One of only six working windmills left in Britain, the Tuxford Windmill is the only independent working windmill in Nottinghamshire and uses grain grown in the field adjacent to the… Read more
Historic Harting Pub – The White Hart
I decided to visit Uppark just near Petersfield in the UK and rather than do it all in one long day trip, stayed overnight in the beautifully quaint historic Harting pub, The White Hart. Built in the 16th century, this Grade II listed pub is a pure delight. Located in picturesque ‘chocolate-box’… Read more
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Welcome to Prague
As I write this, I am still in the process of securing my Czech permanent residency visa, but I have provisional approval, so fingers-crossed. Part of the application process is that I already need to have secured an apartment – and I feel so very blessed to have found a… Read more
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
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…
