Very jealous here in rainy london... #Repost from our writer and photographer @lucyonthego1 with @regram.app ... What more could I ask for than waking up to this stunning view this morning after a long flight @oceantwobarbados @londonunattached #LoveBarbados #VisitBarbados #ExploreBarbados @visitbarbados #travelblogger #travelphotography #travel #instagood #instatravel #instagramers #guardiantravelsnap #picoftheday #beach #beachlife #beachphotography #sea #holiday #theyearofculinaryexperiences

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Did you know that next week is #GreatBritishBeefWeek - the perfect excuse to make your way to @thewhiteswan for a whopping 7.5kilo of White Park Cattle - a meaty feast which is only available from Monday 23rd - Friday 27th April for £290 (for six people). I got to go along for a sneak preview - and ate rather a lot of this delicious meat. There was a whole rump of beef, a tomahawk steak and plenty more on offer! You need to book at least 48 hours in advance so this is your warning! #farringdon #foodporn #foodstagram #LondonFoodBlog #LondonFoodBlogger #LondonFoodspots #TBIN #foodstagram #foodphotography #instafoodie #foodbloguk #foodblogger #instafood #instafoodblogger #feedfeed #toplondonrestaurants #lovelondon #londonisopen #londonigers #lookuplondon #luxuryfoodblog #londonblog #tbin #londoneats #instafood #foodography #zagat #eeeeets

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#AfternoonTea on the #caxtonterrace at @StErminsHotel - what could be nicer! Tea is just £29 or £35 with unlimited #prosecco - I particularly liked the scones with homemade berry jam (not shown) and the lovely little #StErminsHotel Macaron. #LondonFoodBlog #LondonFoodBlogger #LondonFoodspots #TBIN #foodstagram #foodphotography #instafoodie #foodbloguk #foodblogger #instafood #instafoodblogger #feedfeed #toplondonrestaurants #lovelondon #londonisopen #londonigers #lookuplondon #luxuryfoodblog #londonblog #tbin #londoneats #instafood #foodography #zagat #eeeeets

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#AfternoonTea on the #caxtonterrace at @StErminsHotel - what could be nicer! Tea is just £29 or £35 with unlimited #prosecco - I particularly liked the scones with homemade berry jam (not shown) and the lovely little #StErminsHotel Macaron. #LondonFoodBlog #LondonFoodBlogger #LondonFoodspots #TBIN #foodstagram #foodphotography #instafoodie #foodbloguk #foodblogger #instafood #instafoodblogger #feedfeed #toplondonrestaurants #lovelondon #londonisopen #londonigers #lookuplondon #luxuryfoodblog #londonblog #tbin #londoneats #instafood #foodography #zagat #eeeeets

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Prague Castle is something of a misnomer - what you find is massive castle complex in #Prague, Czech Republic, dating from the 9th century. Apart from being the official office of the President of the Czech Republic today, the castle was a seat of power for kings of Bohemia, Holy Roman emperors, and presidents of Czechoslovakia. The Bohemian Crown Jewels are supposed to be kept in a hidden room inside it. This is St Vitus Cathedral, a major Gothic building within the complex. This is the south side with the main tower and the Golden Gate. The main tower was finished by Nikolaus Pacassi in the fifteen century in Baroque style. There's a large courtyard area in front of this facade which seems particularly popular for selfies. And the sky was blue, the sun was out, the Cathedral almost sparkled in the spring light. A lovely place to visit - and worth going inside. If you don't want to pay for a ticket, you can still take a glimpse of the interior, but it's well worth looking properly as the Cathedral is full of treasures. #VisitCZ #VisitPrague #VisitCzechRepublic #Prague #czechrepublic #instaprague #praha #travelwriter #instatravel #travelgram#travelblog #instatbn #writetotravel #visitprague #postcardsfromtheworld #ttot #tbin @czechtourism_UK #insta_prague #prague #theprettycities #alley #wonderful_prague #instaprague #ig_europe

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So, I've finally seen #PragueCastle properly! It really did take the best part of a day to look around the cathedral and the various Palaces that make up #Prague castle. Afterwards I thought I needed a reward and chanced upon the lovely Villa Richter Panorama Pergola where you can sit outside and try some of the local wine produced from the restored Saint Wenceslas Vineyard which is in actually located in the central part of the grounds, on the southern slope between the buttress wall of the Old Castle Stairs and the upper scenic ridgeway. It's supposed to be the oldest vineyard in Bohemia and originally, the "divine vineyard" was reputedly cultivated by the patron saint of the Czech nation, Prince Wenceslas. The renovated vineyard was opened to visitors to Prague Castle in the year marking the 1100th anniversary of Saint Wenceslas's birth. It's a great place to sit and enjoy a glass of wine in the sunshine - they serve the kind of food that is perfect for al-fresco dining too - I loved my local meat platter with salad and pickles. And, you look out over the vineyards to the Charles Bridge and the Old Town. The perfect place to escape the city and relax! #travelwriter #instatravel #travelgram#travelblog #instatbn #writetotravel #visitprague #postcardsfromtheworld #guardiantravelsnaps #ttot #tbin @czechtourism_UK #insta_prague #cezchrepublic #prague #theprettycities #alley #wonderful_prague #charlesbridge #VisitCZ #instaprague #ig_europe

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This is the stunning set at the #londoncoliseum for the @englishnationalopera production of #LaTraviata Apart from Verdi's wonderful music played by an exceptional orchestra, there's a lively chorus (think men in basques, stockings and suspenders!) and a melodramatic story (of course the heroine falls in love - of course her lover leaves her and of course she dies tragically - it wouldn't be opera if that didn't happen!). And there's this wonderful set. I was lucky enough to go along the other night for a backstage tour - we got to stand on the stage and one of us tried our hand at conducting the invisible orchestra. Then we had a great dinner in the American Bar which would rival any theatre menu. And, we got to see the opera. For me it wasn't flawless. For whatever reason I thought Violetta looked like Meghan Markle - not in itself a bad thing - but not quite right in the context of the opera. But, it was tremendous fun - and a recommended night of entertainment. There are just two more showings this season - on Wednesday and Friday so do check for tickets right now if you'd like to see for yourself. Tickets start at £12.00 - and that's for a full cast and orchestra! There's a full review (and pictures of Violetta) on London Unattached - link in my profile. #enotraviata #enolatraviata #enolondoncoliseum #ENO #traviata #verdi #latraviatalondon #latraviatauk #LondonIgers #LookupLondon #LondonisOpen #SecretLondon #LoveLondon #TTOT

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When you've already eaten far too much, this is the perfect dessert. At @caxton_grill enjoying the gin jelly with citrus segments, mandarin foam and lime sorbet - a deliciously refreshing end to a stunning dinner. Many thanks to @StErminsHotel for providing such excellent hospitality - somewhere I'd never hesitate to take friends, family or colleagues. The review is live now on the blog so do check the link in my profile and find out more! #LondonFoodBlog #LondonFoodBlogger #LondonFoodspots #TBIN #foodstagram #foodphotography #instafoodie #foodbloguk #foodblogger #instafood #instafoodblogger #feedfeed #toplondonrestaurants #lovelondon #londonisopen #londonigers #lookuplondon #luxuryfoodblog #londonblog #tbin #londoneats #instafood #foodography #zagat #eeeeets

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Here's just a tiny part of a delicious #afternoontea at @the_landmark_london thisa week. I had the classic tea - a simnel cake with dried fruits spices and marzipan, a rubarb and lemon meringue tartlet, a delicious dark and white chocolate sphere and a salted caramel macaroon. All washed down with a glass of #champagne de caselnau Millesime Brut Reserve - and of course lashings of tea. There were scones too, with clotted cream and jam - and a lovely selection of classic finger sandwiches. All served in the stunning surroundings of the #WinterGarden which must have the highest ceiling of any restaurant in London - and accompanied by a twinkling harpist. What a lovely way to spend an afternoon with @travelsfortaste at the #LandmarkHotel @riva_pr #LondonFoodBlog #LondonFoodBlogger #LondonFoodspots #TBIN #foodstagram #foodphotography #instafoodie #foodbloguk #foodblogger #instafood #instafoodblogger #feedfeed #toplondonrestaurants #lovelondon #londonisopen #londonigers #lookuplondon #luxuryfoodblog #londonblog #tbin #londoneats #instafood #foodography #zagat #eeeeets

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This is the stunning view of Lincoln Cathedral at Night from the rooftop terrace of the White Hart Hotel. Right in the centre of the City, the boutique hotel has large comfy rooms, some with this kind of view out over the nearby Cathedral. I spent a happy half hour trying to get a good shot without the scaffolding before I realised that at night it all merges seamlessly into the architecture of the Cathedral itself. I was in Lincoln to explore connections with the #Mayflower400 project that I am working on - in preparation for the 400 year anniversary of the #Mayflower sailing to America. And I was lucky enough to have time to spend exploring Lincoln itself and looking round the Cathedral. Building on the Cathedral started in 1088 and from 1311 to 1549 it was the tallest building in the world. But, the central spire collapsed in 1549 and was never rebuilt. It doesn't spoil the grandeur of Lincoln Cathedral though - sitting on the hilltop overlooking the city. In fact John Ruskin said: "I have always held... that the cathedral of Lincoln is out and out the most precious piece of architecture in the British Isles and roughly speaking worth any two other cathedrals we have." #CathedralLife @Lincoln #LoveLincoln #VisitLincoln @VisitLincoln #lincoln #Lincolnshire #lincolnuk #igerslincoln #igersuk #visitlincoln #visitengland #medieval #travelblogger #instatbn #writetotravel #ttot #tbin #travelblog #secretplaces @white_hart_hotel_lincoln #WhitehartLincoln

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So, this is Chef Matt Campbell's tribute to his dad - and both mine and his favourite from his recent pop-up at #CloudM bar, @CitizenM #TowerofLondon. Sea Bream, wild boar pancetta, morels and lake district moss, my favourite of the savoury dishes. The crispy skinned sea bream was perfectly cooked and I loved the scent of Lake District Moss. @MattSoire For more information check London-Unattached where I've listed the future dates for his pop-ups . #LondonFoodBlog #LondonFoodBlogger #LondonFoodspots #TBIN #foodstagram #foodphotography #instafoodie #foodbloguk #foodblogger #instafood #instafoodblogger #feedfeed #toplondonrestaurants #lovelondon #londonisopen #londonigers #lookuplondon #luxuryfoodblog #londonblog #tbin #londoneats #instafood #foodography #zagat #eeeeets

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I love #TheShard - and I can see it from home from the living room. But nothing like as up close and personal as from @citizenm #TowerofLondon. On the very top floor #CloudM Bar has a wonderful wrap around terrace with views of the Shard, across the Thames and of the Tower and TowerBridge. If I happened to win a few million on the lottery I'd be looking for a penthouse flat with views and a roof terrace like this. Until then, I'll content myself with living vicariously and booking a night or two at #CitizenM just to take in that fabulous view! #LoveLondon #LookupLondon #SecretLondon #IgersLondon #LondonIgers #travelblogger #instatbn #writetotravel #ttot #tbin #travelblog #secretplaces

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