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Category Archives: Travel
World Steak Challenge 2019
For the first time in its five year history, World Steak Challenge held its annual competition outside of London. The 2019 event to determine the World’s Best Sirloin, World’s Best Rib Eye and World’s Best Fillet and to reward the producers of those cuts for a delicious job well done (or ideally medium-rare I suppose) was in Dublin. Celebrated Fire Restaurant and Lounge was a most accommodating host venue for all the judging of more than 300 cuts of steak from 25 countries. Continue reading
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Posted in Dublin, Food, Ireland, Restaurants, Shopping, Travel, World Steak Challenge 2019
Tagged dublin, Food, ireland, restaurants, Shopping, steak, Travel, World Steak Challenge, World Steak Challenge 2019
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Sun, Sand, and Cardio: The Best Beaches in the World to Visit for Fitness and Adventure (Miles Away)
Here’s our guide for vacations — around the U.S. and across the globe — for people who love to keep active at the beach. Continue reading
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Posted in CheapOair, Miles Away, Travel
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Parking Near the Airport
Life today is full of stress. We need a break to breathe a little. In this busy and hectic life, a holiday can help us to get rid of stress and monotony. Book parking near the airport at Parkos airport … Continue reading
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Posted in Money, Travel
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The Best Beach Destinations to Visit If You’re a Foodie (Going Places)
Fans of flavor know some of the tastiest food comes from the ocean, and that a seaside retreat can be a great place to feast. So, if the first thing you think about when someone says “seashore” is seafood, then you’re gonna loving seeing this list! For your vacation considerations, we take a look at some of the best beach destinations in America and around the world where the dining options are the most delicious. Continue reading
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Posted in Food, Going Places, OneTravel, Restaurants, Travel
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California Eating (All Consumed)
All Consumed is a podcast about food, drink and travel hosted by Neil Davey and Chris Osburn. In this episode, the two catch up for a chat about their most recent California dining experiences. During their conversation, Neil and Chris … Continue reading
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Posted in All Consumed, California, Drink, Food, interview, Podcasts, Travel, Uncategorized, USA
Tagged All Consumed, california, Drink, Food, interview, Neil Davey, Podcasts, restaurants, Travel, USA
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Delights of the Dordogne
Judith Schrut sets off on an adults-only adventure exploring the food, drink and other pleasures of Dordogne, France. Writer Henry Miller famously said, “it must have been a paradise for thousands of years …the Dordogne will live on just as … Continue reading
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Posted in Delights of the Dordogne, Drink, Food, France, road trip, Travel
Tagged Brive, castles, Dordogne, FOOD AND DRINK, france, gastronomy, Judith Schrut, road trip, Travel, wine
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Where Should I Study Abroad If I’m on a Budget? Here Are 6 Cheap Destinations to Consider (Miles Away)
Here’s our look at some of the most affordable countries in the world where you can study abroad. Continue reading
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Posted in CheapOair, Miles Away, Money, Travel
Tagged cheapoair, Miles Away, money, study abroad, Travel
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To Drink. Not to Be Drunk. A Chat with Big Drop Brewing Founder Rob Fink (All Consumed)
All Consumed is a podcast about food, drink and travel hosted by Neil Davey and Chris Osburn. The latest episode features an interview by Neil with Rob Fink, founder of Big Drop Brewing, a London and Suffolk based brewery making 0.5% ABV beers. Continue reading
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Posted in All Consumed, Beer, Drink, England, interview, London, Podcasts, Shopping, Travel
Tagged Alcohol free, All Consumed, beer, CRAFT BEER, Drink, england, interview, London, Low ABV, Neil Davey, Podcasts, Shopping, Travel
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Parma Ham X Petersham Nurseries
La Goccia Restaurant at Petersham Nurseries recently played host to a one-off dinner featuring a bespoke menu of Parma Ham dishes created by Chef & Restaurants Director at Petersham Nurseries, Damian Clisby, and presented by Senior Sous Chef, Mark Reid. I felt fortunate to have been invited to sit at the table for the feast. Continue reading
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The Secret Behind El Pirata’s 25 Years in Mayfair
Mayfair mainstay, El Pirata, recently celebrated 25 years of serving quality tapas in its lively Down Street setting. Continue reading
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Posted in Bars, Drink, Food, London, Restaurants, Travel, Wine
Tagged BARS, Down Street, Drink, El Pirata, mayfair, restaurants, reviews, spanish food, Travel, W1, W1J 7AQ, wine, wine bars
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Gelato Festival Returns to London This Weekend!
Gelato Festival Returns to London This Weekend! Continue reading
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Good Stuff #91
Good stuff and lots of it!
Here’s the low down on some fine things to see, sip, savour and more – all of which I’ve recently come across and thought were worth sharing with you. Enjoy. Continue reading
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Posted in Chocolate, Food, Good Stuff, Shopping, Travel
Tagged chocolate, Food, good stuff, Shopping, Travel
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The World’s Most Wheelchair Friendly Cities That You Can Visit (Going Places)
From wheelchair airport assistance to accessibility at famous sites and monuments, this list of exciting and dynamic cities will dispel any mobility concerns you may have. Continue reading
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More Sun for Fun: Here’s How You Can Enjoy the Summer Solstice in These Northern Cities (Miles Away)
h summer solstice coming soon, we thought now would be an ideal time to take a look at a few of our favorite far north cities so you can find cheap international flights to go experience the midnight sun in its full glory. Continue reading
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Fancy Crab
Fancy Crab? Then consider clawing your way over to Marylebone for king crab and more seafood dishes. Continue reading
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Posted in Food, London, Restaurants, Travel
Tagged crab, fancy crab, Food, King Crab, London, marylebone, restaurants, reviews, seafood, W1, W1U 3RD, wigmore street
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John Gregory-Smith Talks about Saffron in the Souks (All Consumed)
You’ve seen him on TV, you’ve probably seen his recipes in assorted weekend supplements, you may well have one of his previous four books … you might even have seen him in an airport, rushing off on a travel assignment or a research trip. Today though, John Gregory-Smith is in London – only just, he’s off to Australia after this chat – and chatting about his life, his career and, particularly, his newest book, Saffron in the Souks (available now, Kyle Books, £25). Continue reading
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Posted in All Consumed, Books, Drink, Food, interview, Podcasts, Recipes, Travel
Tagged All Consumed, books, Drink, Food, interview, John Gregory-Smith, Neil Davey, Podcasts, recipes, Travel
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Interview: Independent Hotelier Mustafa Najmudeen on Recovery of Sri Lanka’s Tourism Industry
Demi Perera interviews Sri Lanka independent hotelier Mustafa Najmudeen. Sri Lanka suffered a devastating terrorist attack on Easter Sunday. Over 250 lives were lost and hundreds more injured. As ever, ripples were felt further beyond. 34 countries issued travel advisories … Continue reading
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Win a Mixed Case of Six Bottles from Nederburg Wines | #DoYourPart
I’ve teamed up with South Africa’s most awarded wine brand, Nederburg Wines, to highlight the amazing work Nederburg does helping provide bicycles to people with limited access to transportation across Africa and to run a special giveaway competition offering the chance for one reader of this blog to win a mixed case of six bottles of wine and to highlight the amazing work Nederburg does providing bicycles to people with limited access to transportation across Africa. Continue reading
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Posted in Competition, Drink, Freebies, Travel, Wine
Tagged South African wine, wine
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8 Destinations Where You Can Find Some Hidden Gem Spa Resorts Around the World (Miles Away)
Here’s a look at a few of the best affordable hidden gem spa destinations in the U.S. and across the globe. Continue reading
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Look Smart When You Buy Your Sunglasses
With more than a decade’s experience in online sales, SmartBuyGlasses is the eyewear e-commerce leader in over 20 countries worldwide with a growing physical retail store presence in key markets as well. Continue reading
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Kanada-Ya Adds Gyoza to the Menu
The tonkotsu ramen specialists at Kanada-Ya have added gyoza to the menu. Already a fan of all the other delectable morsels served at this Japan restaurant’s three London outlets, I was keen to have a taste of the most recent addition as soon as possible. Continue reading
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Posted in Food, London, Restaurants, Travel, Uncategorized
Tagged angel, Food, interview, islington, japanese food, japanese restaurants, Kanada-Ya, Kazuhiro Kanada, London, N1, N1 0PN, ramen, restaurants, reviews, soup, Travel
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Flexing Vegan | Halo Burger
Made with a Beyond Meat plant-based patty and topped with tangy BBQ sauce, smoked Gouda style cheese, crispy onion strips and mayo, Halo Burger’s Smoky Carolina BBQ burger is a treat! Continue reading
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Posted in Flexing Vegan, Food, London, Restaurants, Travel
Tagged Beyond Beef, Beyond Burgers, Beyond Meat, brixton, Brixton Station Road, burgers, cheeseburgers, fast food, Flexing Vegan, Flexitarian, Food, Halo Burger, Halo Burgers, hamburgers, London, Pop Brixton, restaurants, reviews, south london, SW9, SW9 8PQ, vegan, vegetarian
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Magnificent Manila: 7 Experiences That Will Make You Want to Visit ASAP! (Miles Away)
he capital of the Philippines and the Pearl of the Orient, Manila is an excellent place to visit … and a destination that’s way too underrated. Continue reading
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Win a Free Copy of New Book, Lonely Planet’s Global Distillery Tour
Lonely Planet has published a new book featuring the best distilleries and bars in 33 countries that you can visit with advice on what to drink when you get there. Continue reading
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Ample Day in Amsterdam (Ideas for an Easygoing Day Out)
Take a gander at these ideas based on my most recent visit so you can come up with our own easygoing outing in one of Europe’s most engaging destinations. Continue reading
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Posted in Bars, Drink, Food, Hotels, Luxury, Netherlands, Podcasts, Restaurants, Travel
Tagged amsterdam
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Covent Garden in Bloom Returns
Fleur de Villes has returned to Covent Garden with yet another dazzling display of luxury floral couture. It’s part of the annual Covent Garden in Bloom event, which runs from 15th May to 5th June 2019, kicking off Spring in the city. The exhibition, held in Central Street inside the Market building, celebrates the changing of seasons and is, as expected, an utter treat on the senses. Continue reading
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Selina Periampillai Talks about The Island Kitchen (All Consumed)
Riding a wave of rave reviews and phenomenal sales for her book, The Island Kitchen, Selina Periampillai takes a moment to chat with me about her Mauritian heritage and how she turned her love for island cooking into a successful and dynamic career. Continue reading
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America’s Most Underrated National Parks and What to Do There (Going Places)
Here’s our look at 10 of the best national parks that are least appreciated, with reasons why you shouldn’t overlook them when booking round trip flights to your next outdoor adventure. Continue reading
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Posted in Going Places, OneTravel, Travel, USA
Tagged Going Places, National Parks, OneTravel, Travel, USA
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How to Book Hotel Room for Large Families
Booking hotel rooms for large families is a lot easier than you think, but you need to be sure that you have followed the steps below so that you can get good results. Continue reading
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Look for Melitta’s Coffee Bike! | My Coffee with Melitta
My friends at Melitta are hitting the road this summer and taking their coffee bike to events in London and beyond to demonstrate why they are the true pioneers of coffee enjoyment. For the latest post in the My Coffee … Continue reading
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Posted in Coffee, England, Entertainment, Food, London, My Coffee 2019, Travel
Tagged coffee
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Becky Kean, Cofounder of Nirvana Brewery
In this episode, Neil thought I had arranged to visit East London’s Nirvana Brewery … and I thought Neil had arranged to visit East London’s Nirvana Brewery. In any case, we both turned up there and, fortunately, director and cofounder Becky Kean was gracious enough to let us stay and tell us all about her excellent alcohol-free beers. Continue reading
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Posted in All Consumed, Beer, interview, London, Podcasts, Travel
Tagged All Consumed, beer, London, Shopping, Travel
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Island Hopping in Indonesia: The Best Islands to Visit (Going Places)
With more than 17,000 islands, there’s a lot more to the Asian Pacific nation of Indonesia than vacationing in Bali (not that there’s anything wrong with that!). Here’s a look at very few of the best islands to visit in … Continue reading
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Posted in Going Places, OneTravel, Travel
Tagged Going Places, indonesia, OneTravel, Travel
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Solange Berchemin and 111 Places in the Lake District (All Consumed)
In this episode of All Consumed, I interview writer and photographer Solange Berchemin about her new book, 111 Places in the Lake District That you Shouldn’t Miss. Published by Emons as part of its 111 Places/111 Shops series, Solange’s book provides an insider’s guide to the Lake District and features interesting and unusual places not found in traditional travel guides. Continue reading
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Posted in All Consumed, Art, Books, Drink, England, Food, interview, Podcasts, Travel
Tagged 111 Places, 111 Places in the Lake District, 111 Places in the Lake District That You Shouldn't Miss, All Consumed, books, england, interview, lake district, Podcasts, Solange Berchemin, Travel
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Chez Maiss Restaurant and Wine Bar, Hammersmith
Newly opened Chez Maiss inside the Broadway Shopping Centre at Hammersmith Station was everything I had hoped to encounter when reviewing a restaurant. It’s a hidden gem in plain sight offering delicious food and drink in a convenient location. Continue reading
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Posted in Bars, Drink, Food, London, Restaurants, Travel, Wine
Tagged BARS, Broadway Shopping Centre, Broadway Shopping Centre West, cocktails, Drink, Food, HAMMERSMITH, Hammersmith Broadway, restaurants, reviews, Travel, W6, W6 9YD, west london, wine, wine bars
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Good Stuff #90
Here’s the low down on some fine things to see, sip, savour and more which contributor Judith Schrut discovered at this year’s Natural and Organic Products Europe show and thought were worth sharing with you. Enjoy. Continue reading
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Posted in Chocolate, Drink, Food, Good Stuff, London, Shopping, Travel
Tagged bakery, bees, chewing gum, chocolate, EXCEL, Food, gelato, good cause, good stuff, honey, ice cream, Italy, Judith Schrut, London, muffins, natural products, organic, Shopping, Slow Food, Travel
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