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Grand Palladium Palace Ibiza Resort & Spa
Ibiza! It’s been coming up in conversations a lot lately. I’ve never actually been but definitely would be keen to pay the island a visit. I’ve always had a wonderful time in Spain during each of my many trips there, and word is all the Balearic islands are just as amazing and extremely beautiful. And based on what I’ve been hearing recently, if and when I do manage to get to Ibiza, the perfect place to stay might just be the Palladium Palace. Continue reading
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London Daily Photo: Ladyeve Ltd
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4 Fun Bars in Athens (OneTravel)
Like a lot of sunny Mediterranean destinations, the nightlife in Athens goes late and is, of course, a load of fun. From what I could tell during my recent visit to the Greek capital, Athenians are as friendly as anyone … Continue reading
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Tagged athens, athens greece, BARS, drnk, Drunk Sinatra, Explorers Lounge, Food, greece, hotels, NJV Athens Plaza Hotel, OneTravel, restaurants, Six d.o.g.s, Syntagma, The Dude Bar, Travel, travel blog
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London Daily Photo: Round and Round
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Tagged bus, LDP, London, London blog, london buses, London Daily Photo, london photographer, Photography, photography blog, street photography, Лондон, ロンドン, 伦敦
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I Did What in Amsterdam? It Wasn’t Me! I Swear!
So, here’s that little eight inch 3D print out of me hanging out in Amsterdam. It’s nice to think that “I” got to go sightseeing via British Airways’ new Last Call range of last minute flight and last minute holiday deals and that “I” apparently chose an especially sunny time to visit this fun loving Dutch city. Continue reading
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London Daily Photo: Skelter
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Good Stuff
Good Stuff and lots of it! Here’s the low down on some fine things to see, sip or savour – all of which I’ve recently come across and thought were worth sharing with you. Enjoy. Continue reading
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London Daily Photo: Lea Bridge Road Swathed in Golden Light
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Tagged E10, east london, LDP, lea bridge road, leyton, London, London blog, London Daily Photo, london photographer, Photography, photography blog, street photography, Лондон, ロンドン, 伦敦
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Win an Assortment of Handcrafted Baked Goods from Genesis Crafty
As Genesis Crafty’s Blogger of the Month, I’ve been having a blast sharing my ideas for recipes to pair with the handcrafted baked goods made by this family run Northern Ireland bakery. Now here’s a chance for you to have a go at whipping up your own tasty creations to enjoy with yummy Genesis Crafty scones, pancakes and more! Keep reading to find out how to win a generous assortment of treats from Genesis Crafty. Continue reading
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London Daily Photo: Back Out
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Tagged east london, LDP, London, London blog, London Daily Photo, london photographer, Photography, photography blog, street photography, Лондон, ロンドン, 伦敦
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Experiencing the World Cup in London (OneTravel)
Okay. The World Cup is on! And, save a vacation in Brasil, every sporty London is as excellent a place to experience the footie action as anywhere. It’s also a city that likes to take the spirit of these global … Continue reading
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Tagged Boteco Brasil Soho, Far Rockaway's World Cup Pizza All Stars, Food, football, HARVEY NICHOLS, London, London blog, OneTravel, Portraits: The Homeless World Cup by Anthony Epes, soccer, sports, The Vaults World Cup Carnival, Travel, travel blog, When Food Meets Football at Harvey Nichols, where to watch the world cup in london, world cup, world cup 2014, Лондон, ロンドン, 伦敦
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London Daily Photo: New North Road
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#CookBrazil Feast with Tilda Limited Edition Brazilian Samba Rice
Talk about a foodie dream team! London based Brazilian food blogger Rosana McPhee and 2010 MasterChef winner Dhruv Baker collaborated last night on a Brazil themed feast hosted by supper club extraordinaire Luiz Hara and in celebration of the launch of Tilda brand’s Limited Edition Brazilian Samba Rice. Continue reading
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London Daily Photo: 2SE
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Tagged clapton, E5, east london, hackney, hackney downs, LDP, London, London blog, London Daily Photo, london photographer, Photography, photography blog, street photography, Лондон, ロンドン, 伦敦
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Recipe: Wee Soda Sliders
So who says you need buns to make a burger? See what you think about this version for sliders (mini-burgers) using Genesis Crafty’s Wee Sodas instead of the typical bun. Continue reading
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Tagged burger recipe, burgers, cheddar, cheeseburgers, cooking with bourbon, cooking with whiskey, Food, genesis crafty, Genesis Crafty Blogger of the Month, hamburgers, mini burgers, my recipes, recipe, recipes, slider recipe, sliders, soda bread, sodas, tikichris recipes, wee soda sliders, wee sodas
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London Daily Photo: Edgar
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8 Great Gin Bars in London (OneTravel)
Gin. It’s a London thing. So it’s no surprise that this city has some of the best bars to drink it. Here’s a look at eight great places to enjoy an elbow bender with the infamous Mother’s Ruin. Read my … Continue reading
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London Daily Photo: Textures
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Tagged Food, LDP, London, London blog, London Daily Photo, london photographer, Photography, photography blog, street photography, Лондон, ロンドン, 伦敦
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Check Out Mikael Jonsson’s New Tartine Menu at Antidote Wine Bar
Under the guidance of Hedone’s Head Chef Mikael Jonsson (who’s been overseeing the menu at Antidote since it reopened earlier this year), the bar has introduced a new tartine menu available from noon to 5pm. Items are priced between £5 and £7.50 and can be had alongside a glass of house wine for an added three quid. Continue reading
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London Daily Photo: White Flames
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Recipe: Red Grape and Sage Mascarpone
Inspiration comes when you least expect it sometimes. As I mentioned in my last recipe post for this Genesis Crafty series, I was recently in Athens, Greece. While going through the toiletries in my hotel room bath, I was particularly impressed by the moisturiser and its main ingredients of red grape and sage. It smelled great and to me the unusual mix of grapes and sage seemed like something to eat more than lather on your body. So, when I got home I started playing around with the combo and came up with this creamy spread that’s ideal when served alongside Genesis Crafty scones. Continue reading
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London Daily Photo: Lea Bridge Road B&Q
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Good Stuff
Good Stuff and lots of it! Here’s the low down on some fine things to see, sip or savour – all of which I’ve recently come across and thought were worth sharing with you. Enjoy. Continue reading
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Recipe: Pasteli Sauce
I was in Athens earlier this month, which is where I found inspiration for this recipe while munching on a piece of the classic Greek sweet, pasteli. A thin hard rectangle of mostly sesame seeds and honey, pasteli was probably the world’s first candy bar. For my sauce, all I did was take its basic ingredients to create a sort of enhanced honey, something that’s particularly tasty poured generously over a stack of Genesis Crafty’s Big Pancakes. Continue reading
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Ant & Dec’s Takeaway on Tour at The O2
So, as an American who moved to London in 2001, a few distinctively British quirks revealed themselves to me soon after starting to settle in. To name but a few … there was the love of tea, a keen interest … Continue reading
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London Daily Photo: Snow Hill Court
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Grecotel Pallas Athena: Great Boutique Hotel in the Heart of Athens, Greece (OneTravel)
I’ve just returned from a long weekend in Athens, Greece where I had a fantastic time exploring this ancient and buzzing city full of all sorts of contemporary charm. In fact, I’ve been raving about the trip almost non-stop since … Continue reading
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London Daily Photo: Penfold Street
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Win a Free Dinner for Two and Celebrate Benihana’s 50th Birthday
Famed Japanese teppayaki restaurant Benihana turns 50 this year. With its unique offering of quality food served with a side of kitchen theatrics in a glamorous setting, Benihana is one of the most fun ways to dine in London. Keen to experience a delicious meal with a few thrills and a lot of laughs? Here’s a chance to celebrate the famous Japanese steakhouse’s half century of success with a free dinner for two at one of its three London restaurants. Continue reading
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London Daily Photo: West Smithfield
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Recipe: Bourbon Maple Reduction with Roasted Pecans
This rich sauce is ridiculously easy to make and guaranteed to be a hit with anybody who’s a fan of full-on flaovur. Try it poured generously over a stack of Genesis Crafty’s Big Pancakes. Continue reading
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London Daily Photo: 145
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Tagged clapton, E5, east london, hackney, homerton, LDP, London, London blog, London Daily Photo, london photographer, Photography, photography blog, street photography, Лондон, ロンドン, 伦敦
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New Gin and Tonic Menu at The Polo Bar at The Westbury
An invitation to sample a newly launched gin and tonic menu at The Polo Bar at The Westbury Hotel presented an excellent opportunity to discover a fine place to have a drink. Continue reading
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Tagged bar, BARS, bond street, cocktails, conduit street, Drink, Elias Yiallouris, FEVER TREE, Fever-Tree tonic water, Food, G&T, gin, gin and tonic, hotels, London, London blog, luxury, mayfair, mixologist, mixology, polo bar, tangueray, Tangueray No. TEN, Tangueray No. TEN gin, The Polo Bar, Tim Homewood, tonic, W1, W1S 2YF, Лондон, ロンドン, 伦敦
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London Daily Photo: The World of Interiors
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Tagged east london, LDP, London, London blog, London Daily Photo, london photographer, Photography, photography blog, street photography, Лондон, ロンドン, 伦敦
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Recipe: Cheesy Chipotle Beans on Toast
This is a smoky and spicy version of the classic brekkie dish – which I found went really well using a couple of slices of Genesis Crafty’s Toaster Wheatens. Continue reading
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