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About me

Fiona Thompson is a writer with a passion for eastern and central Europe and the former Yugoslavia in particular. She divides her time between Newcastle upon Tyne, UK and Maribor, Slovenia.

Briefly me

My passion is ...

Travel

I know too much about ...

all kinds of trivia

My parents always told me ...

save up, don't buy on credit

My childhood ambition ...

to be a teacher

My favorite memory ...

I don't remember

Why I write ...

because people are sick of me talking

What I am reading/watching/listening to ...

reading Silverland by Dervla Murphy

My first job ...

Shoe sales assistant while at school

My best moment ...

getting the keys to my new flat in Slovenia

My inspiration ...

travel writer Dervla Murphy

Featured article by Fiona Thompson

Travel > Travel Planning & Advice How to save money on food when traveling: 1 of 5

Meals can add considerable expense to the cost of a holiday so, if you are tied to a strict budget, or simply wish to reduce your expenses in order to spend on other areas, it’s a good idea to give some thought how you can eat more cheaply while on vacation. Even if you’ve never considered all inclusive vacations in the past, now is a good time to do so as desperate tour operators and hard up hoteliers are offering some great deals. When making your booking look at half or full board options as well as fully inclusive packages which also include drinks both alcoholic and otherw...
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