Twinkle
"you only live once..."
About Twinkle
Travel Guru | Member since 27th Aug 04
Citizenship: United KingdomWebsite: http://twinkle.travellerspoint.com/
Marital Status: Single
Occupation: Designer
About Twinkle:
my life basically revolves around fashion and all things creative!I love art, literature, travelling, photography, film, shopping, music,all things 50's and kitsch! I have a habit of talking too much!Is that a bad thing?!?!?!?!I never leave the house without my sparkly green eyeshadow and camera!!!Travelling is one of my greatest loves and I have spent toe past few years exploring Europe, India, America, South East Asia and Japan...soon to add China to my places!!!
Hobbies:I work as a fashion designer which is my greatest passion! I adore music, I enjoy most types but especially bizarre electro-trashy stuff by Fischerspooner, MIA,Gravy Train, Freezepop, Peaches,Ladytron, Le Tigre, Chicks On Speed, The Raincoats, Jeffree Star, Deerhoof....A bit of funky house is always good as is jazz and of course Bob Marley! I like to go out a lot as I have a penchant for people watching and gin and tonic!Obviously travelling is number one in my way of spending time and every penny I save is dedicated to my latest venture! Apart from that I love to party, shop, chat, spend time with my friends, read, contemplate and create....blah blah blah.....
Favourite places:Thailand, amazing country full of wonderful people and Railay rates high as my perfect paradise! Japan is another favourite, I fell in love with all the neon, temples, singing toilets and cute vending machines that sell an array of pink cigarettes and yummy drinks!!!I also love Vatican City and have a special relationship with New York having spent two fashion seasons living over there which was an amazing experience!Kyoto is sooooo beautiful...I love California also, and Paris....actually I fell in love with almost everywhere Ive ever been!!
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Travel Blogs Twinkle runs
- My Sparkly, Twinkly Adventures.... - nonsense ramblings from around the world!
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Most Recently Visited
Japan
31 May 2005 - 30 Jun 2005
Japan was crazy!Tokyo was amazing with everything from singing toilets to vending machines selling pink cigarettes to the hilarious cries of 'Irassiamase' from the bright and wonderful shops of Harajuku!Did a lot of Temple hopping in Tokyo and went to beautiful gardens and the bright neon lights of the evenings were so incredible! Fell in love with Kyoto, met some truley amazing people there right the way to a tiny old Japanese man who greeted us in the street with a "Welcome to Kyoto' as he dashed to get through the horrendous downpour that is the rainy season!Visited old Gion which was a personal hightlight for me and was lucky enough to actually see two Geisha!The old traditional tea houses were great, fantastic hospitality and yummy lemon tea!
Trips
Japan June 2005
Jun 2005 - Jul 2005
Visiting: Japan.
USA June 2005
Jun 2005
Visiting: USA.
Vatican City October 2004
Oct 2004
Visiting: Vatican City.
Travel Help
Vatican City
Hello!Loved Vatican City so much, spent a lot of time here taking in museums, St Peters Basilica, shopping, eating!!!Any questions Im happy to help!
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Italy
Hello!!!I love Italy!!!spent some time in Rome, Milan, Lake Como, Brunate and Vatican City so if your looking for some advice on bars, shopping, sightseeing, transport etc and of course some good places to indulge in some yummy pizza and good wine, give me a shout!
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France
Bonjour!!!!Visited mainly the North of France....several trips to Paris and have spent quite a lot of time there as well as Normandy, Rouen, Bayeaux and St Briec....
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United Kingdom
I was born and bred in England and have lived here all of my life except whilst away on adventures!Grew up in the North and I have been living in London the past 4 years to study.....Travelled to a lot of places around the UK and can give great advice on pretty places to go, interesting places to see and I have to admit im quite the expert when its comes to trains and buses! Spent a lot of time also in Scotland and Wales!
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Japan
Konnichiwa! Travelled Japan by Shinkansen spending time in Tokyo, Osaka, Nara, Kyoto, Hiroshima...cant really help with the Northern areas but I am happy to help with advice of good places to stay, things to see and do, Im really interested in Japanese cutlure as well so any questions give me a shout!Know some great shopping areas too!!!
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Thailand
Sawadee!Travelled extensivly around Thailand and fell in love with the country!Spent a particular length of time exploring the islands and found some fantastic little places!Also I adore Bangkok, so any questions fell free to ask!
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Vatican City
During my time in Italy I spent a lot of time when in Rome in Vatican City!From St Peters Basilica to the amazing little bakery that makes divine rum truffles!!!!Spent a lot of time in the Vatican Museums and explored the area a lot, so feel free to get in touch!
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USA
NEW YORK!!!!! I spent several months on two occassions working as an intern within the fashion industry out in New York.Was living right in the middle of the action, enjoyed going out, visiting restaurants, bars clubs...doing a lot of shopping....of course all the sights...took in so many museums and galleries, attended events with guest speakers, shows....so much to see and do there!!!! Happy to help with any advice of what to do whilst in New York!Also if there are people who are students or going to live, work or move into the city I have contacts of several accomodation routes and Halls of Residence over there. Ive stayed at a couple of the residences over there as well as signed for a sublet so I have lots of tips on those kind of practical things!!And of course some places for great food and drinks!!!!
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Spain
Hello!!!Well, I spent a 3 summer seasons working around the Balearic Islands so can offer any advice on anyone considering working or moving out there!!!Ive spent considerable time on all of the islands in many different areas so can tell you some great places to visit, transport, points of interest etc!!!Spent a lot of time in Mainland Spain also especially in Barcelona!I love Barcelona!!So any questions give me a shout!always happy to help!
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