Day 1 Râşnov - Brasov attempt: our adventure started in Rasnov with the intention of walking to Brasov, but since we made it late in the day, we/ I chickened out panicking at the thought of a potential bear encounter 🐻 After a brisk 1hr loop we decided to drive to Brasov (an old favourite … Continue reading Via Transilvanica 2025
Here we are, back in Cape Town! This time for a very special trip we have been planning for about 2 years now! View from the Cellars / Hohenort I probably should have known this, but I only recently learned that Cape Town was established in 1652 initially intended as a ‘temporary’ refreshment point for … Continue reading Cape Town 2025
The pig in the South Downs Amberley house DO Walk - follow the Arundel River Circular trail. Picturesque and diverse with quite a few (steep) ups and downs. Pub stop with views over the river close to the end. We will return. Just wander around the historic town, Arundel has a special charm! Next time: … Continue reading In and around Arundel
Looking for sun, exciting food and drinks 🍷 … in the sun! And everything in between. Palacio de las Duenas Places to drink Hotel Ribera Level 5th Terraza we stopped to enjoy a couple of cocktails with a view before our Flamenco show! Gintonería 'donde Juan Carlos' de Triana - Mercado de Triana and Castillo … Continue reading Seville 2024
Eating - it felt like eating Italian is the thing to do in Bucharest. More prominent than ever, Italian restaurants have taken over my hometown. Kane, Dianei Street Kane - did not let us down, amazing place just really extensive so not the type of restaurant to go back to over and over (unless you … Continue reading Bucharest and around (2023 edition)
After a great 2021 half term escape in May 2021, we have decided to come back, revisit some familiar spots and explore this part of Cornwall further! Our first stop was Bodmin Jail Hotel, such an experience, well worth the stay! The hotel itself is really nice, very atmospheric with a fascinating history, but we … Continue reading Best of West Cornwall (2022)
Our favourite places in and around Cassis, Bouches-du-Rhône
Easy biscuits: - 200g butter - 200g sugar - 400g flour -1 egg
White fish can be quite bland so here's what we do to make it more exciting! Heat the oil in a pan and cook the onion and garlic oven medium heat for a few minutes. Throw the chorizo in (literally!), allow a few more minutes, then tip in the tomatoes (peeled and chopped). Season generously … Continue reading Spicy Chorizo and Cod
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