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London is rich in culture, dynamic nightlife, and amazing places to drink – from historic pubs to trendsetting cocktail bars and some of the best wine bars in the world. In fact increasingly, the greater London area and neighbouring counties are becoming notable for not only serving but producing great wine.

Intrigued (and thirsty)? Get your travel insurance squared away with Fastcover and squeeze in time on your busy London itinerary to check out one of these gorgeous vineyards within easy reach of London.
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Thirsty for authentic culture and a taste of the water of life? Head to Scotland for a top rated distillery tour.

Scotland is a destination I have been to many times and one of a very few places I long to return to more and more. The whisky’s got a lot to do it. But more than the buzz and the flavour, it’s the culture and the craft behind it that makes it so appealing to me.

So when the folks at Holidu – the search engine for holiday homes – got in touch with me about their list of Scotland’s top rated whisky distilleries to tour I was keen to take a look and to share those finding with my readers. The data for the list of eight of the best distillery tours in Scotland was collected Google reviews.

Take a look, have a fun and drink responsibly. Slàinte!

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All grown up but never learned how to ski? Or maybe you used to be able to ski pretty well when you were younger, but it’s been decades since you last hit the slopes. Never fear! Learning to ski or easing back into it as an out-of-practice skier can be a lot of fun and an invigorating way to enjoy winter.

Of course, skiing isn’t something you just dive right into! So you’re going to have to go somewhere that warmly welcomes newbies and offers them the chance to get the hang of this exciting sport at their own pace … without embarrassment and with minimal risk of injury.

Here’s where we come in: we’ve come up with this list of ski destinations that are perfect for adult beginners to build confidence and have a wonderful time in the great outdoors.

Read my complete post at Miles Away.

If you’re a craft beer lover, then the city of Asheville in North Carolina needs to be a destination on your travel bucket list.

Nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountain, it’s one of the East Coast’s top beer towns with a heady range of big and small breweries and some excellent places to enjoy drinking their award-winning products. In fact, the city is often cited as having one of the highest amounts of breweries to capita in the country. Maybe it’s because of all running freshwater that’s natural to the area that appeals to beer brewers (and probably played a part in drawing the area’s original settlers) or it could be the region’s general humid climate, which always makes a cold beer taste so much better, that contributed to the residents’ appreciation for the beverage. Whatever the reason, there’s just something about Asheville and good beer.

Here’s a tasting of some of the best Asheville breweries to check out (and what pints to try) when you’re visiting western North Carolina.

Read my complete post at Miles Away.

Whatever the weather and whenever the season, your wedding should go exactly the way you’ve always wished. For some couples, winter is the best time of year to tie the knot. Indeed, the colder months of the year offer all sorts of opportunities for cozy occasions and heartwarming romantic moments. Plus, a winter wedding often can turn out to be more fun, less expensive, and even more memorable than if your big day was held during another time of year.

But making sure your winter wedding is as magically perfect as you deserve it to be requires some forethought as well as a bit of introspection. So, here are 7 winter wedding ideas that’ll help you find the perfect location to say “I do”.

Read my complete post at Miles Away.

Ahhh, Thanksgiving. A time to feast with family and close friends and celebrate what we’re most grateful for, but it’s a holiday that can also be an especially hectic time for those of us who need to fly to spend it with our loved ones. Yet, there’s no law that says your Turkey Day traditions have to include travel-related hassles. A cool head (not to mention a bit of planning ahead) can help you keep the worries and annoyances at bay while allowing you to focus on meaningful moments and the true spirit of the holiday.

No one can guarantee you’ll make it through Thanksgiving without getting a gravy stain on your favorite shirt or that you’ll enjoy your big family meal without sparking a heated political argument (probably with your cranky uncle). But if you follow these few simple tips, you’re sure to have some stress-free travel.

Read my complete post at Miles Away.

On of only a very few handful of vermouth bars in London, Vermouth 49 at Maltby Street is an ideal spot for causal and flavoursome drinks.

I don’t know if you noticed, but I haven’t been publishing nearly as many posts as I was, say, last year around this same time. Part of that has to do with recent changes in my schedule, and part of that has to do with the fact that after a while everything starts to get a bit samey with respect to reviewing stuff around town, going on press trips, etc. I’m suffering from a pretty big case of been there done that.

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One of the best things about life is arguably food. There is now adventure and excitement associated with food; this makes eating a vivacious activity.

The act of eating has evolved from just merely satisfying hunger to a creative past-time with new dishes and cuisines being created ever so often by the best chefs. The sheer variety of dishes and meals available for consumption these days may sometimes leave people confused on what to eat. The things that we eat and where eat them have a considerable impact on our images. From deciding on what foods to sample to the best Indian restaurants in London food trends are available to help you make the right choice.

So what are the biggest food trends of 2019, and where are the coolest places to enjoy these spectacular dishes?
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Heading out for a caravan holiday?

Follow these 

tips for a perfect experience both on the road and at the campsite.
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