Greece and the Foodie!

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First trip to Greece? Here’s our introduction to Greek cuisine.. As far as summer destinations go, few places in the world can capture the imagination of real foodies more than Greece. Holidays to Greece are in fact much more than pure and simple beach getaways, and seamlessly turn into a deeply sensorial experience which goes [...]

Eating, Drinking Orlando!

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For many, Florida conjures images of jaw-dropping rollercoasters, sweetie stores with every imaginable flavour, rubber ring rides at water parks, plus of course burgers at fast food restaurants. However, as a 20-something on a holiday to Orlando with friends last year, I realised that there’s much more to this sunshine destination than at first meets [...]

3 Great Places to visit on a Cruise

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The Mediterranean is famous for its warm, sometimes tropical climate and relaxed way of life. Not only this, but the amount of culture packed into such a small area draws in tourists in their droves. It’s an area a lot of us Brits would love to retire to – and there’s no better way to [...]

3 common misconceptions about wine

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There are so many old wives tales told about wine. We’ve all met, at some point or other, someone at a dinner party who professes to be a connoisseur. They only see things in black and white.. or should I say red and white. Like any hobby, wine tasting can be as complex or carefree [...]

London’s best coffee shops

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Exploring the city, delving into new cultures and meeting new people are just a few exciting things to look forward to when you go travelling. But if you’re a foodie like me, then you’re probably looking forward to trying and tasting new and exciting dishes. In India, you can tickle your taste-buds with spicy curries, [...]

Las Vegas Restaurants worth Visiting

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One part of Las Vegas that isn’t as well known as the casinos and entertainment aspects of the city is its food scene. Vegas has developed quite a reputation over the years for having some of the best restaurants in the United States with many receiving endorsements from food critics around the world. Below we [...]

Why you should visit Cairns

Cairns Australia, mecca for divers, and not only that, a great holiday destination for food and adventure as well. Cairns, Australia, with loads of great hotels to choose from, and its close proximity to the Great Barrier Reef and Daintree Rainforest, tons of scuba divers, make their annual pilgrimage to this gorgeous stretch of beach [...]

Tips on Travel to Athens, Greece

Once one has arrived in this vast city of Athens, it is easy to feel overwhelmed. The sapping heat draws energy from already tired bodies. However, it is often found that most Greek train station, metro personnel and members of the public are kind enough to lend a helping hand, offering advice and assistance. I [...]

The Parisian Breakfast

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In Paris, breakfast is yet another nuance that quickly distinguishes the tourists from the locals — just note where each goes and what they order! Sure, there are French restaurants that serve hungry travelers Eggs Benedicts or a California Omelets, but you won’t catch any self-respecting Parisian eating such a heavy breakfast, they keep it [...]

Three of Newcastle’s tastiest traditional dishes

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For being such a small nation there is a huge amount of variety to be found in England. Dialects and accents can de completely transformed in the space of less than 100 miles and traditional foods enjoyed in Cornwall can be quite different to those devoured in Birmingham for example. Such regionality and local identity [...]

Delicious Regional Delicacies of the UK

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The UK really isn’t known for its cuisine, quite the contrary in fact. If you are planning a culinary tour in Europe you are likely to pick Italy, France, or maybe the new kid on the block, Spain. The UK does, however, have some great regional delicacies that are proudly served throughout the country. If [...]