Singapore description 1937

The why and the where

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May 7th 2008
Last year, I unearthed a travel diary which my great grandfather wrote about a trip around the world that he did in 1937. It is amazing! It has 300 pages of detailed accounts of his 6 month voyage, with photographs to illustrate the eloquent language. And yes - you’ve guessed it - his great grand-daughter is planning on following in his footsteps over 70 years later. I want to experience and ... read more

Europe » Ireland » County Wicklow

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Celtic tribes arrived on the island between 600-150 B.C. Invasions by Norsemen that began in the late 8th century were finally ended when King Brian BORU defeated the Danes in 1014. English invasions began in the 12th century and set off more than se... ... read more