Blogroll
Good quality websites and blogs - on (mostly) any subject
I’ve come across some very useful and informative blogs and websites and I list them here, in no particular order or topic. All of them are free to view and although some of them may sell their own artwork etc, they are worth a look.
If you’d like me to add your website or blog, then email your link and a short description to vintagebuses@pm.me - I’ll have a look at it, but if the subject matter includes: politics, religion, sport or racism, then your website or blog would not be added.
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There is a separate table on the Museums menu, listing most of the transport museums in the UK.
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| BLOG/WEBSITE | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|
| busandtrainuser.com | "I retired from the bus industry in 2013 and since then have been enjoying travelling all over the UK mainly by bus and train, but also the occasional tram, ferry and aeroplane, savouring the delightful scenery and places of interest our country offers as well as experiencing the best and worst and sometimes mediocre of public transport as a passenger." - Roger French OBE DL MA |
| Coach & Bus Week | This very active online magazine gives frequent news updates on the bus and coach industry, not just in the UK, but the well-written reports cover other countries too. There are many sections, including buses, coaches and minibuses for sale. |
| Short Stories to Entertain | "Welcome to Short Stories to Entertain. Scroll through for something to read. With an average read time of ten minutes my stories are ideal for filling idle moments. Want a longer read? Click on the FREE BOOKS TAB and scroll to BOBBY LUCAS, WHEN THE TIDE COMES IN or RACING GREEN JAGS. All stories are a work of fiction. Names, characters, places and incidents originate from the writer's imagination. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, is purely coincidental." Martin Dixon |
| What Your Cat Wants | "Helping the world understand our feline friends." A blog by Dr. Mikel Maria Delgado |
| Write, Write, Write... | "Do come in, make yourself at home, and join the conversation, please. I like conversation, I like to connect, but I’m very introvert and sometimes just too shy to go and comment on your posts. That shouldn’t prevent you from commenting on mine if you find something you’d like to talk about. Let’s chat!" - GaH Learner |
| The Humble Mechanic | "My name is Charles. I am a Volkswagen technician, and have been a mechanic, a grease monkey, and a car enthusiast for many years. I started this site mainly to connect with my customers in a way that I can’t in the shop. However, it’s my hope it can also serves as a community forum to share information, impart a little wisdom, and have a little fun. Let’s get started." - Charles |
| Nerdist | "Since 2012, Nerdist has been an oasis in the digital desert, a beacon of positivity amidst a sea of cynicism, and a welcoming space to geek out about the many things that we love. With a community of millions of passionate people from all over the world, Nerdist comes together to celebrate our shared love of pop culture. We seek to create honest, thought-provoking discourse that is critical without being cruel, specific without being pedantic, and most importantly fun." |
| Gizmodo | "Founded in 2002 as one of the internet’s very first tech news blogs, Gizmodo is dedicated to fiercely independent reporting and commentary on technology, science, and internet culture. The future is here." |
| The Smitten Kitchen | "Fearless cooking from a tiny kitchen in New York City. The Smitten Kitchen is a 16 year-old food blog celebrating triumphant but unfussy cooking. It. wants to be the place you go to find your new favorite thing to cook." - Deb Perelman |
| Lifehacker | "Lifehacker has been a go-to source of tech help and life advice since 2005. Our mission is to offer reliable tech help and credible, practical, science-based life advice to help you live better." |
| Mental Floss | "Since its founding in a Duke University dorm room in 2001, Mental Floss has reached more than 1 billion readers with smart, quirky content presented in a witty, upbeat voice. Our New York City-based team of editors and writers—as well as our worldwide network of contributors—answers life’s big questions, uncovers fascinating facts, and finds stories so interesting that our readers absolutely must share them." |
| Financial Samurai | "Slicing Through Money's Mysteries" |
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