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Hi. My name is Julia but my friends call me Jules. I'm from North London and live in an area that isn't exactly "up and coming" but my boyfriend Rob and I own our own house in a pleasant part of an undesirable loaction, and we're very proud of it!

I am always interested in other peoples cultures and try and make the effort to experience the real aspects of the countries I visit instead of the easily accessible tourist version. I am always impressed by how genuine and friendly the people I meet are, which is saying something as I am a bit of a cynic and don't trust people easily.

One of my greatest passions in life has always been writing. I considered being a journalist as a career, but didn't want to compromise my integrity or creativity by conforming to a few column inches. I concluded that my passion should remain just that and not be cheapened by becoming that thing I would come to find tedious and repetitive...a job! I write for my own pleasure now, and I use my stories in the same way I kept a journal as a child...as an outlet for my deepest feelings.

I always write a journal when I travel focussing more on my feelings about a place rather than what I did there. I do enjoy revisiting places which I have felt a connection with. It is Rob's deepest ambition to live "somewhere else" for at least part of his life. I'm not so sure that would make us any happier than we already are, but I could certainly live with some better weather, so we'll see what happens!

In terms of friends, I have only a few that I would class as true friends in my life at any one time. Some last longer than others, but generally they all come to pass and we no longer need each other. Every once in a while I spring clean my life and cut out the dead wood; the people I feel no longer add value to my life. I am not a hoarder and like to keep my life simple in that area, as other areas rarely are. Better to have one friend on whom you can rely than a hundred who are only there for the good times.

I no longer keep a friends list on VT, but that doesn't mean that I don't consider you a friend. I just don't feel the need to keep a list...please don't take it personally.

Happy travelling!

Peace

Jules xx

If you're in trouble, keep quiet and try to blend in! This photo makes me smile if I'm having a bad day.

Intro Updated Dec 23, 2010
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alza Oct 28, 2010 at 1:53 PM Report Abuse

hello Jules, nice to read your homepage update. Also returned after a year and a half, to upload photos mostly but my memories were better so I got distracted from the task. Trying again! All the best!
tranceperent Aug 21, 2010 at 4:54 AM Report Abuse

hi julia, i am coming to london in the week of 20th september. was hoping to meet VT members from london. let me know if you think it would be possible. im be free on 24th-25th and 26th september. i have already posted a meet
a2lopes Jun 21, 2010 at 4:15 AM Report Abuse

Hi Jules. Happy belated birthday. Hope it was a great one. Greetings from Lisbon
jo104 Jun 18, 2010 at 1:19 AM Report Abuse

hope you have a lovely birthday today
littlebush Mar 9, 2010 at 12:24 AM Report Abuse

Hey Jules,lovin' the fox n hound photo!Very honest homepage,happy travels from a fellow North Londoner.
Tina-Perth Aug 12, 2009 at 4:27 AM Report Abuse

Hey Julia, I'm glad to see you're still around. I hope life is treating you well. T xx
balfor Jun 18, 2009 at 8:53 PM Report Abuse

Heya Jules! I hope you had a great birthday yesterday. :-)
Homanded Jun 18, 2009 at 8:16 PM Report Abuse

Have a very happy Birthday Julia. Haven't spoken in a loooong time, hope all is well w/you. xXXOO Homer (and Ed)
rcsparty Jun 18, 2009 at 5:06 AM Report Abuse

Happy Birthday Jules, hope your having a good day
jorgec25 Jun 18, 2009 at 2:04 AM Report Abuse

Hello Julia! Happy Birthday from Portugal. Wish you all the best and a wonderful day! Carlos