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• Happy Birthday Chloe! If I Had All the Money in the World…..

  

  Chloe is my best friend. She’s the girl who mops up my vomit and cleans my hair after I’ve had too much to drink. She’s the girl who worries about me when I’ve... Read more

  Posted on 21 September 2011 TRAVEL

• 5 Venetian Cocktails

  

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  Posted on 19 September 2011 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES, TRAVEL

• Venetian Food Its Best: La Piazzetta, Hotel Concordia

  

  Venetian food, made with love at Hotel Concordia. Giorgio told me, “In Venice, there is good food and there is bad food”. As though from knowing the city from... Read more

  Posted on 18 September 2011 DINING OUT, FOOD & DRINK, TRAVEL

• The Only Hotel Overlooking Saint Mark’s Square in Venice

  

  Hotel Concordia, the only hotel overlooking Saint Mark’s Square. From the small, narrow lane of Calle Larga San Marco, it’s hard to imagine what treasures... Read more

  Posted on 17 September 2011 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• Doncaster Races: UK Horse Racing

  

  Hats off to the Doncaster Races! How would I describe Doncaster to a non-British tourist? Let’s put it this way – wherever you hail from, there’s a 99.5%... Read more

  Posted on 17 September 2011 SPORTS, TRAVEL

• National Cupcake Week UK: Cupcakes Around the World

  

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  Posted on 15 September 2011 FOOD & DRINK, TRAVEL

• Rijsttafel: Amsterdam Restaurants

  

  Rijsttafel, the saving grace for Amsterdam restaurants. One of the biggest culinary crazes in Amsterdam is a little (big) Indonesian outfit called Rijsttafel. ... Read more

  Posted on 15 September 2011 DINING OUT, FOOD & DRINK, TRAVEL

• Things to Do in Amsterdam: House of Bols

  

  A test of the senses for liqueur lovers. Van Gogh was apparently a genius. But other than his lacerated left ear and the lacking sense of dimension in his... Read more

  Posted on 05 September 2011 DESTINATIONS, DRINK, FOOD & DRINK, TRAVEL

• “Coffee Shops” in Amsterdam

  

  Yeah, “coffee”, the sort you smoke. If you’re hankering for a tall, frothy latte with lashings of caramel syrup and grated nutmeg, don’t, whatever you do, go... Read more

  Posted on 04 September 2011 TRAVEL

• Have You Ever Seen Anyone Suit A Bicycle More Than This?

  

  A story about fashion and Amsterdam bicycle hire I look pretty damm good on a bicycle. But when you’re accompanied by the brains and espadrilles behind Men’s... Read more

  Posted on 01 September 2011 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• Holidays to China: Manners? What Manners?

  

  Enjoy holidays to China, without the awkward silence. Spitting in the street, pushing and shoving, barefaced staring – just a few of the characteristics you... Read more

  Posted on 25 August 2011 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• Siu Mei Platter: Food in Southern China

  

  Siu Mei, the ultimate food in Southern China Siu Mei simply describes meat which is roasted on a spit or a special rotisserie oven, and you’ll see ovens... Read more

  Posted on 25 August 2011 FOOD & DRINK, TRAVEL

• Cheung Fun (Rice Noodle Roll): Food in Southern China

  

  Cheung Fun and exciting times in South China Yet another glutinous (not gluttonous – well, maybe) addition to ‘Food in Southern China’. Read more

  Posted on 23 August 2011 TRAVEL

• Lo Mai Fan: Food In Southern China

  

  Lo Mai Fan, South China’s ugly looking miracle. Wrapped and cooked in curious looking lotus leaves, you could be misled into thinking that there’s something ver... Read more

  Posted on 19 August 2011 FOOD & DRINK, TRAVEL

• Ibiza Nightlife: Ibiza Town (Eivissa)

  

  Club night ticket – 60 Euros. One single cocktail – 13 Euros. Taxi to the club – 20 Euros. It adds up. If you’re going to Ibiza, be prepared to pay big bucks fo... Read more

  Posted on 12 August 2011 TRAVEL

• Simian Mobile Disco: We Love @ Space, Ibiza (Don’t Forget the Gizzards)

  

  I love Simian Mobile Disco. I love their chilled electro sets, I love their more techno stuff, I love James Ford’s chubby face and wild, curly hair – and I... Read more

  Posted on 10 August 2011 TRAVEL

• Poorly, Poor, Pathetic: Ibiza Holiday Aftermath

  

  I always knew it would be hard. But I really didn’t expect it to be this hard. I’m having panic attacks when I’m in a crowd, panic attacks when I’m not in a... Read more

  Posted on 09 August 2011 TRAVEL

• Goulash in Prague: Fluffy Dumplings & Goulash Recipe

  

  Goulash in Prague, re-invented in England….. White fluffy dumplings with a rich, flavoursome beef stew.  The ultimate comfort food.  But this isn’t how I’ve... Read more

  Posted on 23 July 2011 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES, TRAVEL

• Bikini Body Diet Torture: Ibiza, Spain

  

  To hell and back on my bikini body diet (in preparation for Ibiza, Spain) As I write this, I am streamlining the focus of my eyes towards my computer screen, an... Read more

  Posted on 18 July 2011 SELF EXPRESSION, TRAVEL

• Travel Bloggers: Geraldine & Rand Fishkin Love Story

  

  Travel bloggers’ views on love (pass me the sick bucket!) I f***ing hate SEO.  It makes sick to the stomach.  And so do soppy love stories. But there’s somethin... Read more

  Posted on 18 July 2011 SELF EXPRESSION, TRAVEL