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Stylish traveller, food fanatic, coffee addict and francophile. Blogger at A Bird in The Hand. I believe it's possible to travel without having to look like a backpacker...

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Elle Croft

a bird in the hand

[10 essential tips for visiting Marrakech]

Having recently spent an incredible four nights in Marrakech, my thoughts have remained in the intriguing and intoxicating Moroccan city, despite having been back at work for a couple of days. It’s...

May 12, 2013 Like 1 person likes this

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[where to eat and drink in Porto]

It takes no more than a few seconds after arriving in Porto to realise how colourful and eclectic the Portuguese city is. Every other building boasts a kaleidoscope of colours on its tiled façade,...

Apr 28, 2013 Like

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[5 Reasons to Stay at Gallery Hostel - Porto, Portugal]

A cockroach in the shower. Snoring room-mates. Being locked inside a dormitory. Questionable hairs found on ‘clean’ bedsheets. Rooms resembling prison cells. Fear of possessions being stolen....

Apr 23, 2013 Like

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[fashion editorials to inspire travel]

Readers, let me get a little candid for a moment: I am insanely sick of this seemingly endless winter, struggling to recover from a lingering illness and, quite frankly, feeling lazy. This evening...

Mar 26, 2013 Like

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[5 places I need to give a second chance]

I love travelling to new destinations, and I try as much as possible to go to places I haven’t already visited, with a few exceptions such as Paris, New York and Sydney, which I’ll happily return...

Mar 23, 2013 Like

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[Women Who Travel: Bangs & a Bun]

It’s been a few months since the last iteration, but I’m happy to say that my Women Who Travel series is back! I’m really excited about today’s interview, as it’s with a blogger I’ve followed and...

Mar 20, 2013 Like

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[around London: best coffee spots]

After writing a post about Adelaide’s best coffee last year, I received lots of tweets and messages from people who disagreed with my statement that good coffee is hard to find in London. Since...

Mar 17, 2013 Like

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[travel read: The 100-Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out of the Window and Disappeared]

A friend of mine recommended this book to me recently and, intrigued by the title, I bought the e-book for just £0.20 and loaded it onto my Kindle, ready for my long weekend in Norway. After just a...

Mar 13, 2013 Like

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[best markets around the world]

When I visited Adelaide in November I was excited to be there for the very first Damn the Man Night Market, a now-regular event that showcases young emerging designers, artists, musicians &...

Mar 9, 2013 Like

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[around London: hot tub cinema]

As our waiter stepped aside to avoid a flying beach ball, he stumbled and fell backwards into the inflatable hot tub I was sharing with my husband and four strangers. No, I wasn’t at a beach-side...

Mar 6, 2013 Like 1 person likes this

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[5 tips for seeing the northern lights]

Is seeing the Northern Lights on your travel bucket list, but you’re not sure where to go or how to ensure that you see the aurora borealis? Having travelled to three different countries on three...

Feb 24, 2013 Like 3 people like this

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[A Weekend in Tromsø, Norway]

This past weekend, Brendan and I travelled north to the Arctic Circle in Norway, to a small city called Tromsø. The purpose of the trip was to see the Northern Lights, which made this our third...

Feb 19, 2013 Like

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[a photo journey through snowy Brighton]

Despite having lived in the northern hemisphere for five years, I am still incapable of staying cool (pardon the pun) at the sight of snow. The novelty just hasn’t worn off; I always get excited...

Feb 2, 2013 Like 1 person likes this

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[eating in Adelaide: Burger Theory]

Every time I travel to Adelaide, I am introduced to some delicious new cafe or restaurant that has popped up since the last time I visited my Australian hometown. In March 2012 I discovered the...

Jan 29, 2013 Like 1 person likes this

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[Burns Night Celebration]

Upon receiving a text from my Scottish friend last week inviting me to a Burns night supper, I stared at my phone blankly, not comprehending her request. After a brief education and the assurance...

Jan 27, 2013 Like

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[What I Wore: Long-Haul Flight]

Deciding what to wear when travelling on a long-haul flight can be a tricky exercise. Gone are the days when I would arrive at the airport in my slouchiest tracksuit bottoms, a well-worn hoodie and...

Jan 22, 2013 Like

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[Baby it's cold outside]

As much as I hate to contribute to the stereotype that residents of the UK can think of nothing more to talk about than the weather, I need to say this: It. Is. Cold. Yesterday we were treated to a...

Jan 19, 2013 Like

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[No. 1 Traveller: my new airport essential]

Loving travel and loving airports are supposed to go hand-in-hand, but I’ve never been lucky enough to enjoy both. For as long as I can recall, I have found the entire airport experience to be...

Jan 9, 2013 Like 1 person likes this

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[bringing travel home: souvenir shelves]

When I travel, I don’t tend to collect specific souvenirs from each new place I visit. Brendan collects shot glasses, most of which are in storage on the other side of the world, but I’ve never...

Dec 31, 2012 Like

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[Women Who Travel: The Constant Tourist]

Last month I kicked off my new series, Women Who Travel, by interviewing the fascinating Go-Between Goat (read the post here). Today I’d like to introduce you to someone whose style and talent is...

Dec 23, 2012 Like

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[a living room makeover]

One of the things I love about renting an apartment in the UK is that it comes furnished (unlike in Canada, where we ended up with nothing but a terrible sofa bed and an air hockey table). The...

Dec 22, 2012 Like

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[how to spend 48 hours in Tallinn]

If you find yourself in Tallinn for a weekend, which I highly recommend you do, you will discover a beautiful town full of history, unusual food and delicious drinks, and all on a very reasonable...

Dec 17, 2012 Like

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[a photo journey through Tallinn]

This past weekend I flew to the small medieval town of Tallinn in Estonia for a couple of days with two friends. We spent the weekend walking around the stunning city, eating incredible food,...

Dec 9, 2012 Like 1 person likes this

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[Christmas gift guide for travellers]

Can you believe it’s December already, and therefore almost Christmas? I certainly can’t! This year has really flown by; it seems like just a few months ago that I was Christmas shopping for 2011...

Dec 1, 2012 Like 1 person likes this

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[Use it or Lose it: Using Your Holiday Allowance!]

“One in ten Brits don’t bother using all of their holiday entitlement because they don’t know where to go. The younger generation in Britain, 18-24 year olds, are even more likely to miss out on...

Nov 20, 2012 Like

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[Women Who Travel: The Go-Between Goat]

I’m excited to announce a new series here on [a bird in the hand], called Women Who Travel. Each month I’ll be interviewing a woman who journeys, whether for work or pleasure, in unusual ways or to...

Nov 12, 2012 Like

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[Packing for Travel: Leave the Liquids]

In just one week I’ll be boarding a flight to Australia, so packing is at the forefront of my mind. I like to think I’m an efficient packer, but I still keep discovering new and innovative ways to...

Nov 7, 2012 Like

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[Secret Cinema: delayed post]

Hi Readers, You may have seen a post I wrote yesterday about my experience at Secret Cinema, and you may now notice that it is no longer on this blog. Although my intention was not to give anything...

Nov 6, 2012 Like

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[Secret Cinema: State of Oak Hampton]

On Friday night I was finally able to tick off an experience that’s been high up on my London bucket list; I attended Secret Cinema. I’ll explain in more detail what this entails but before I get...

Nov 5, 2012 Like

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Written by

Elle Croft

[10 essential tips for visiting Marrakech]

[where to eat and drink in Porto]

[5 Reasons to Stay at Gallery Hostel - Porto, Portugal]

[fashion editorials to inspire travel]

[5 places I need to give a second chance]

[Women Who Travel: Bangs & a Bun]

[around London: best coffee spots]

[travel read: The 100-Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out of the Window and Disappeared]

[best markets around the world]

[around London: hot tub cinema]

[5 tips for seeing the northern lights]

[A Weekend in Tromsø, Norway]

[a photo journey through snowy Brighton]

[eating in Adelaide: Burger Theory]

[Burns Night Celebration]

[What I Wore: Long-Haul Flight]

[Baby it's cold outside]

[No. 1 Traveller: my new airport essential]

[bringing travel home: souvenir shelves]

[Women Who Travel: The Constant Tourist]

[a living room makeover]

[how to spend 48 hours in Tallinn]

[a photo journey through Tallinn]

[Christmas gift guide for travellers]

[Use it or Lose it: Using Your Holiday Allowance!]

[Women Who Travel: The Go-Between Goat]

[Packing for Travel: Leave the Liquids]

[Secret Cinema: delayed post]

[Secret Cinema: State of Oak Hampton]

[travel read: Life of Pi]

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