They say you should never shoot into the sun, but I rather like this picture of morning light on the seafront at #Seaham Beach. It's particularly famous for glass 'pebbles' and people come here especially for #seaglass collecting. It's about the best 'recycling' I've ever heard of. All the result of a glass factory offloading their waste into the sea. By 1872, John Candlish's Londonderry Bottle Company had six glasshouses at Seaham. At the end of the day, any discarded and waste glass was dumped into the sea. After many years of 'surf tumbling' the it is now washed up on Seaham beaches with every tide. Some of the glass is more than a hundred years old, polished smooth by the salty water and the movement of the sea. More to come about my fabulous short break in Durham and then at @SeahamHall later on Instagram and the blog #ThisisDurham #LoveDurham @VCDBusiness #christmasindurham #christmas2018 #lovegreatbritain #northeast #northeastengland #exploremore #travelawesome #wanderful #writetotravel #exploringtheworld #guardiantravelsnaps #mytinyatlas #natgeography #darlingescapes #letsgobeyond #TBIN #TTOT #seahambeach @thisisdurham

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They say you should never shoot into the sun, but I rather like this picture of morning light on the seafront at #Seaham Beach. It's particularly famous for glass 'pebbles' and people come here especially for #seaglass collecting. It's about the best 'recycling' I've ever heard of. All the result of a glass factory offloading their waste into the sea. By 1872, John Candlish's Londonderry Bottle Company had six glasshouses at Seaham. At the end of the day, any discarded and waste glass was dumped into the sea. After many years of 'surf tumbling' the it is now washed up on Seaham beaches with every tide. Some of the glass is more than a hundred years old, polished smooth by the salty water and the movement of the sea. More to come about my fabulous short break in Durham and then at @SeahamHall later on Instagram and the blog #ThisisDurham #LoveDurham @VCDBusiness #christmasindurham #christmas2018 #lovegreatbritain #northeast #northeastengland #exploremore #travelawesome #wanderful #writetotravel #exploringtheworld #guardiantravelsnaps #mytinyatlas #natgeography #darlingescapes #letsgobeyond #TBIN #TTOT #seahambeach @thisisdurham

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I was lucky enough to stay at the Calabash Boutique Hotel when I visited Grenada. Here's the stunning infinity pool, with the gardens in front and just a peep of the white sanded 'Anse Aux Epines' through the trees. If you happen to be exploring Grenada, whether it is for the #GrenadaChocolateFest or anything else, this is somewhere worth staying. @CalabashHotel I can happily recommend the #CalabashHotel as a #LuxuryHotel to visit for a relaxing break a #relaisandchateaux hotel with all-suite accommodation. I enjoyed it so much that I added it to #MyHotelEdit as part of a feature for @ExpediaUK on where to stay around the World and explore more about #Chocolate. You'll find more #InspiringHotels on the edit too, so why not check it out and make your own plans for 2019. #PureGrenada #FreetoWonder @DiscoverGrenada @robertmbates #travelblogger #instatbn #writetotravel #ttot #tbin #travelblog #secretplaces

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It's beginning to feel a lot like #Christmas - What could be better than a #MionettaProsecco Cocktail from @mionettoprosecco_uk - I've been trying out this fragrant Christmassy orange spritz which uses all sorts of seasonal spices, fresh orange juice, rosemary and of course #prosecco to make the kind of drink you can enjoy any time but especially for a #Cenone around #ChristmasEve - I've also been researching and practising cooking special Italian recipes for my own #CenonediNatale - find out more on the blog. Oh and if you are interested, there's also a giveaway to win a whole case of Mionetto - link in my profile #spon #festive#inspiremytable #Foodblogger #Londonfoodblog #christmasiscoming #christmasisnear #xmas #prosecco #deckthehalls #christmastable #proseccolover #proseccotime #popthebubbly #londonfoodie #londonfoodblogger #ukbloggers #bloggersuk #lbloggersuk #fbloggersuk #ukfoodie #goodfoodandwine #italianfoodlover #igersuk

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How fabulous it must be to find yourself at University in #Durham in digs here! Apparently, the rooms are allocated by ballot and always oversubscribed - but who wouldn't want to stay in a Castle! From my recent trip with @ThisisDurham I went on a guided tour of some of the parts of the Castle which are still open to the public - it's part of the #UNESCO listed World Heritage Site along with the Cathedral. Some fascinating stories about the Castle included how this entrance was dismantled in the 16th century and reconstructed as a slightly wider structure, enabling the bishop's carriage to pass through more easily. This is just one indication that creating a grand residence was, at that stage, much more important than preserving the defensive role of the Castle, which had diminished. The gatehouse arch dates from the Norman period, although its vaulted passageway is slightly later (as its gothic detailing indicates), and its upper storeys were rebuilt at the end of the 18th century. There's more to come about this fascinating city. But for now, I will leave you with Bill Bryson's famous quote 'I got off at Durham, intending to poke around the cathedral for an hour or so and fell in love with it instantly in a serious way. Why, it’s wonderful – a perfect little city – and I kept thinking: ‘Why did no-one tell me about this?’ I knew, of course, that it had a fine Norman cathedral but had no idea that it was so splendid. ' What he actually ended up doing was becoming Durham University's 11th Chancellor, and formal head of the University, from April 2005 to 31st December 2011 So, I urge you to follow my journey, coming soon on the blog and find out more about this fascinating City, home to Prince-Bishops and with a unique Northern charm. #ThisisDurham #LoveDurham @VCDBusiness #DUmakeithappen #DurhamDays #christmasindurham #bowesmuseum #christmasmarkets #christmas2018 #lovegreatbritain #northeast #northeastengland #exploremore #travelawesome #wanderful #writetotravel #luxfood #exploringtheworld #guardiantravelsnaps #mytinyatlas #natgeography #darlingescapes #letsgobeyond #TBIN #TTOT

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Somewhere that has been on my radar for a LONG time - @PataraLondon has a reputation for excellent #ThaiFood - here - herb steamed sea bass in a light and piquant chilli-garlic sauce infused with fresh herbs, just one of the delicious dishes we enjoyed for lunch! Apparently, Patara translates as gracious lady and derives its name from founder Khun Patara Sila-On who has restaurants in London, Switzerland, Austria, Singapore and China as well as her native Thailand. Definitely somewhere I'll return to - we had a bit of a lunch time feast in #Hampstead and now I want to try some of the other London outlets. #PataraLondon #LondonThai #ThaiFood #foodphotography #instafoodie #foodbloguk #foodblogger #instafoodblogger #TopLondonRestaurants #LoveLondon #londonfoodies #londonfoodblog #londonfoodscene #londonisopen #eeats #londonlife #thisislondon #igerslondon #prettycitylondon #ig_london #tbin #instatbn

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I have a suspicion that some of the most successful restaurants get to be that way because of the innate hospitality of their founders. It works across all sectors and cuisines. The lovely @galvinrestaurants, @RandallandAubin with Ed Baines, @ChefCorrigan @DarjeelingExpress with @AsmasIndianKitchen and now Biswajit and Prabir at @LittleKolkataUK. This was the Doi Papri Chaat, which both of us remembered from the #LittleKolkata supper clubs - crispy pappadum topped with spicy potatoes, yoghurt, tamarind chutney sev and cucumber and garnished with pomegranate. It's a street food dish that I love and could happily feast on. We went on to enjoy a full menu and I'll be reviewing properly on the blog in the next few days. Meanwhile, just let your mouth water a little and remember this is somewhere around the corner from Covent Garden and perfect for lunch or dinner after your Christmas Shopping #IndianFood #IndianRestaurant #foodphotography #instafoodie #foodbloguk #foodblogger #instafoodblogger #TopLondonRestaurants #LoveLondon #londonfoodies #londonfoodblog #londonfoodscene #londonisopen #eeats #londonlife #thisislondon #igerslondon #prettycitylondon #ig_london #tbin #instatbn

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Amazing artistic piece by contemporary Italian artist Valerio Berruti, displayed in the church of San Domenico, Alba, which is also his home town. His drawings, paintings and sculptures reproduce images essentially of everyday life and young attractions, encouraging adults to reconnect with their inner child. Here a carousel of sparrows moves rounds with a haunting musical score that just echoes magically in the church. Adults are encouraged to get on and ride them and to feel their youthful play-self again. . #langheroero #italy #italian #art #artinstallation #beingachildagain #beingachildisfun #foodforthought @laribezzaboutique @langheroero #whitetruffles #langheroero #truffles #italy #italian #italiantaste #exploremore #ecxtravel #travelawesome #wanderful #writetotravel #luxfood #exploringtheworld #guardiantravelsnaps #mytinyatlas #natgeography #darlingescapes #letsgobeyond #TBIN #TTOT @tartufobiancoalba #tartufobiancoalba

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An amazing view as the sun goes down on the medieval town of Monforte d'Alba, in the Italian region Piedmont. This is the view from the Boutique Hotel La Ribezza, off the Piazza Umberto. A romantic an exclusive hotel, 60km from Turin, its only 30 minutes from Alba and the main truffle fair, and is our base as we explore the area and the famous Alba White Truffles. @laribezzaboutique @langheroero #whitetruffles #langheroero #truffles #italy #italian #italiantaste #exploremore #ecxtravel #travelawesome #wanderful #writetotravel #luxfood #exploringtheworld #guardiantravelsnaps #mytinyatlas #natgeography #darlingescapes #letsgobeyond #TBIN #TTOT @tartufobiancoalba #tartufobiancoalba #albatruffle #accademiabocusedoritalia #creattivecities #unesco

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#Christmas2018 is definitely coming! What better time to go to @TheDorchester for #AfternoonTea than in the lead-up to Christmas when the hotel is wonderfully decorated and The Promenade where tea is served has all the feeling of a grand Victorian house. The Dorchester still retains many of its original fixtures and fittings, despite being extensively modernised between 1988 and 1990. And, this year’s Christmas decorations include Victorian fairground horses and a whole avenue of Christmas trees, together with some pretty foliage and glittering lights. For more about the #Festive #Champagne afternoon tea, check the link in my blog! #thedorchester #DCmoments #christmasiscoming #thisislondon #brunch #champagne #foodphotography #instafoodie #foodbloguk #foodblogger #instafoodblogger #TopLondonRestaurants #LoveLondon #londonfoodies #londonfoodblog #londonfoodscene #londonisopen #eeats #londonlife #thisislondon #igerslondon #prettycitylondon #ig_london #tbin #instatbn

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I do love #DimSum and I also love @YauatchaCity. Ok so this is the PetitDessert, but it just happens to be so Instagram perfect I thought it needed to be posted. It's part of the YumCha menu at #Yauatcha on Sunday Afternoon until 22nd December where for £29 you get 6 x 2 dim sum. The perfect way to while away a lazy Sunday - and eat well too! The menu includes a Wagyu bun and black truffle seafood dumpling too, so it's excellent value (some of the individual pieces are priced at over £10 on the menu!!! oh and there's champagne, cocktails (alcoholic and non-alcoholic) and some delicious desserts too! the perfect pre #Christmas treat perhaps? #yauatcha #yauatchacity #city #broadgatecircle #london #thisislondon #brunch #champagne #foodphotography #instafoodie #foodbloguk #foodblogger #instafoodblogger #TopLondonRestaurants #LoveLondon #londonfoodies #londonfoodblog #londonfoodscene #londonisopen #eeats #londonlife #thisislondon #igerslondon #prettycitylondon #ig_london #tbin #instatbn

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So, as apparently everyone else in the world says - the last time I was in #CheddarGorge was when I was about 12 years old. This photo is in #GoughsCave which is also home to the skeleton of the cave's most famous body - a modern human known as Cheddar Man who was unearthed in 1903. His near-complete skeleton has been dated to around 10,000 years ago. This time I was there to learn about the @CheddarGorgeCheeseCo who use traditional methods and unpasturised milk to create wonderful #CheddarCheese which is matured for up to 26 weeks, either in their own stores or in Gough's Cave where the constant temperature and humidity helps to age the cheese perfectly. We went along to take a look. Unlike the caves in Roquefort where I went at the wrong time of year and got to see plastic cheeses, Cheddar is produced all year round - and these are real cheeses. We got to taste- deliciously salty with lovely deep flavour. Unlike many other cheeses, there's no PDO for Cheddar so it can be produced anywhere in the world, but this is the only Cheddar produced in Cheddar Gorge! #travelblogger #travelphotography #instagood #instatravel #igersfrance #guardiantravelsnap #picoftheday #travellife #instatravelling #lifestyleblogger #travelinstyle #londonblogger #tbin #ttot #bubbles #girlswhotravel #lifestyleblogger #sheisnotlost #westcountry #LoveSomerset #LoveforSomerset #WestCountry

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#CoventGarden is gearing up for #Christmas2018 - I love this #MorrisMinor - a classic British Car for the memories it brings. When I was much, much younger I played the violin and my friend and mentor was a lovely lady called Ivy Cheeson who had played the 'cello in a ladies orchestra at the #CafeRoyale in the 1930s (doubling on banjo!) I couldn't drive and she would ferry me and my friends around to rehearsals and concerts in her vintage (1950s) Morris Minor. I have to confess we did sometimes feel we were taking our lives in our own hands. But, she was a very special person in my life - and I loved hearing her stories of the war - and playing string quartets with her. I do hope when I am in my 80s I'll have as much life as her - and will bring so much joy to other people. Here's to you, Ivy - every time I see a Morris Minor I think of you with the fondest of memories and realise just how lucky I was! Do you have anyone special in your past like that? #touristinmycity #beautifulLondon #TBIN #TTOT #prettylittlelondon #londonlife #LoveLondon #LondonisOpen #londonlife #thisislondon #igerslondon #visitlondon #instalondon #prettycitylondon #ilovelondon

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So, this could possibly be my favourite winter dessert - sticky toffee pudding as served @TheSavoyGrill @TheSavoy - on the seasonal lunch menu along with some classic autumnal dishes including pumpkin soup with cardamom and yoghurt, pork cheeks with pommes puree and pickled turnip, rare breed sirloin and roast of the day. For me a rediscovery - this is where I used to love to go for a special occasion about twenty years ago. I've avoided it for YEARS out of fear it had lost that #English integrity - but I am LOVING the perfectly cooked, perfectly served food and wine we enjoyed courtesy of @RedletterdaysUK - you could do the same for £99 for two - could this be the perfect #Christmas treat? Many congratulations to the team and to @GordonGram for making this @GordonRamsayRestaurants something that manages to fuse the tradition of the #Savoy with contemporary dining #foodphotography #instafoodie #foodbloguk #foodblogger #instafoodblogger #TopLondonRestaurants #LoveLondon #londonfoodies #londonfoodblog #londonfoodscene #londonisopen #eeats #londonlife #thisislondon #igerslondon #prettycitylondon #ig_london #tbin #instatbn #Redletterdays #SavoyLondon #SavoyGrill

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A belated photo from the range of #koreantemplefood at the @kccuk dinner the other week at the residence of the Korean Embassy. We met executive chef Ji Young Kim and tried dishes from #Michelin starred #BalwooGongyang in Seoul . This is a beautiful lotus flower; in Korean temple cuisine, they use the whole lotus to represent “blossoming” of Buddhist enlightenment and it’s also the symbol of purity and rebirth. Warm water is poured over the whole lotus flower in a large bowl so that the petals spread across the water surface and the steeped lotus flower creates a tea. The Lotus has a range of different medicinal properties and is used to treat gastritis and insomnia #koreanfood #koreancuisine #koreantemplefood #buddhist #buddhistfood #buddhism #korea #koreanambassador #ambassadorsresidence #templefood #travelblogger #instatbn #writetotravel #instapassport #postcardsfromtheworld #guardiantravelsnaps #ttot #tbin #travelblog

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What was the most memorable trip you made this year? For me, it was to Rodrigues. If you happened to be looking for an affordable #island paradise with a tropical climate, stunning sandy beaches and crystal clear seas, you might do worse than consider #Rodrigues, a small island about an hour from Mauritius. Unlike #Mauritius here the luxury of a sea view is affordable and the pace of life is altogether gentler. It's also eco friendly (plastic bags are banned altogether on the island and plastic bottles will be too soon). And, those lucky enough to live here are warm and welcoming. Look out for 'table d'hote' - not what I thought (a posh meal in a hotel) the local homes open their doors on request and will cook you authentic Rodrigues dishes for around £5 a head. What you'll find is a lot of fresh fish and Creole-style food with a good dash of Chinese influence. People on Rodrigues live simply. Even the internet seems to be made out of string and tin cans - don't expect to stream videos here. But, if that's what you are looking for Rodrigues may not be for you. I have to confess until I was invited to find out more, I'd never heard of #Rodrigues - it turns out that most of the people who come on holiday here are from Mauritius! An unspoilt island paradise - what could be better? Well, everything is reasonably priced - so, once you've got here, you might not ever want to leave! #SecretRodrigues #RodriguesIsland #Rodriguestourism #ThrowbackThursday #TBT #travelblogger #instatbn #writetotravel #instapassport #postcardsfromtheworld #guardiantravelsnaps #ttot #tbin #travelblog #secretplaces

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I was lucky enough to be invited to preview the #TasteofTrishna #Diwali menu last night. It's available from 5th -11th November and will include 6 courses of delicious food (there's a full veggie option too, with choices at each stage). More on the blog by the weekend, but just to give you a taste for yourself, this was my favourite of the savoury dishes - a Red Leg Partridge chukka with curry leaves, black pepper, Indian onion and parotta. It tasted every bit as it looks. Diwali is on 7th November this year (though the celebrations go on a lot longer) and is the Hindu festival of lights, which symbolises the spiritual "victory of light over darkness, good over evil and knowledge over ignorance. It always brings with it a wealth of very special celebratory menus, so if like me you love Indian cuisine, why not make it an excuse to explore for yourself! @TrishnaLondon is a #Michelin starred restaurant in #Marylebone, London which focusses on the coastal cuisine of South India. It's their tenth birthday this year - another reason to celebrate #Trishna10thAnniversary #foodphotography #instafoodie #foodbloguk #foodblogger #instafoodblogger #TopLondonRestaurants #LoveLondon #londonfoodies #londonfoodblog #londonfoodscene #londonisopen #eeats #londonlife #thisislondon #igerslondon #prettycitylondon #ig_london #tbin #instatbn

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The stunning sight of the Cathedral of Our Lady of Reims as the sun was rising. Built in the French High Gothic style between 1211—1345 and consecrated in 1275 the cathedral replaced an older church, destroyed by fire in 1211, itself built on the site of the basilica where Clovis I was baptized by Saint Remi, bishop of Reims in 496. This is a cathedral where kings of France were crowned. I didn't get a chance to look inside but was overwhelmed by the magnificence of this building (to get some idea of scale, look at the little stick person to the left of the central door...) Reims itself is the unofficial capital of the Champagne wine-growing region, and many of the champagne houses headquartered there offer tastings and cellar tours. I was visiting with the @ChampagneBureauUK the UK division of the French organisation @Champagne_Officiel that represents all the growers and Champagne Houses and just had an hour or so to wander around Reims and get a flavour for this quintessentially French city. #travelblogger #travelphotography #instagood #instatravel #igersfrance #guardiantravelsnap #picoftheday #travellife #instatravelling #lifestyleblogger #travelinstyle #londonblogger #tbin #ttot #bubbles #girlswhotravel #lifestyleblogger #sheisnotlost #CelebrateLife

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On a day like today, when winter seems to have started here in #London I'm yearning for the blue sea, sunshine and beaches of #StLucia. It's a stunning #Caribbean island with a tropical climate - lush green rainforests and beautiful beaches. Here's the hot tub at @RoyaltonStLucia where I stayed with #TravelStLucia - isn't it easy to see where the phrase #LetHerInspireYou comes from? The #Royalton is a five-star #luxuryresort, recently opened on the North tip of the island. There's Hideaway, an adults-only section and Diamond Club - with a butler service and private pool and beach bar, just to the left of this shot. All the rooms are suite size - with jacuzzi baths and walk-in showers. The resort is right on the beach, but there are also plenty of pools and even an indoor pool and hydrotherapy facility in the spa if you just need to get out of the sun! #travelblogger #instatbn #writetotravel #instapassport #postcardsfromtheworld #guardiantravelsnaps #ttot #tbin #travelblog #secretplaces #girlswhotravel #lifestyleblogger #sheisnotlost

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A tour of the crypt, which dates from the 11th century, is certainly worth doing when you visit Winchester Cathedral. As the crypt can be flooded for months at a time this is not always possible. I was glad to be able to join the crypt tour as this statue, Sound II, the work of the celebrated British sculptor Antony Gormley, is the first thing you see. The artist was so impressed by the crypt that he produced this work specifically for its location, as a donation to the cathedral. The statue is fashioned from lead out of a plaster cast of the artist’s own body. This life-sized figure seems to be looking at water held in its cupped hands. When the crypt floods, during the wetter months, the statue can be standing in water as high as its knees. Such an impressive sight! #lovewinchester @kingalfwinchester #winchestercathedral #winchester #travelblogger #travelphotography #instagood #instatravel #igersfrance #guardiantravelsnap #picoftheday #travellife #instatravelling #lifestyleblogger #travelinstyle #londonblogger #tbin #ttot #bubbles #girlswhotravel #lifestyleblogger #sheisnotlost #loveengland @visitengland

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I love oysters, so I wasn't going to miss the @BordBia #BestDressedOyster final. This was the overall winner, served in half a melon filled with ice. Judges were looking for two category winners – hot and cold – and an overall Best Dressed Irish Oyster. The winner of the hot oyster was Thomas Browne, Head Chef at Decatur London, won Best Hot for his New Orleans Chargrilled Oysters while, Conor Dalton, Sous Chef at @the5Fields, reigned supreme winning both Best Cold and Best Dressed Irish Oyster 2018. Conor’s dish, Sunshine and Iodine, had a staggering 14 different ingredients including watermelon, lemongrass, fish sauce and sea lettuce, was praised by the judges as being “refreshing”, “light” and “perfectly balanced”. Lucky guy wins a trip to Ireland to find out more about Irish Oysters. Suffice to say, I don't feel at all hard done by - having feasted on oysters and champagne all afternoon! Delicious! #londonblogger #foodstagram #foodphotography #instafoodie #foodbloguk #foodblogger #instafoodblogger #TopLondonRestaurants #LoveLondon #londonfoodies #londonfoodblog #londonfoodscene #londonisopen #eeats #londonlife #thisislondon #igerslondon #prettycitylondon #ig_london #tbin #instatbn

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An hours drive north into the Sierra del Torcal mountains above Malaga is the Torcal de Antequera range, a vast area of karst landscapes and a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2016. A vast nature reserve that is open 24/7 the view from the peaks span across all of Spain to the coast and on a clear day you can see North Africa. At nighttime, you can sit here and just watch the stars and admire the view. Where would you like to be sitting with a view? . . . #malaga #jet2costadelsol #costadelsol #ad #visitcostadelsol #travelblogger #travelphotography #instagood #instatravel #igersspain #guardiantravelsnap #picoftheday #travellife #instatravelling #lifestyleblogger #travelinstyle #londonblogger #tbin #ttot @Jet2Pics @visitcostadelsol #visitspain

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Yes this really was the way it was lit - in the Crayeres at @VeuveClicquot - the ancient and #UNESCO listed chalk cellars - this was one of the last things we did on our trip to #Champagne for a few days exploring with the @ChampagneBureauUK the UK division of the French organisation @Champagne_Officiel that represents all the growers and Champagne Houses. I've learnt a lot - and you can read more on the blog (link in my profile). What a great way to #CelebrateLife - don't you think we should all drink more champagne? Meanwhile, if you are in London and would like to chance your hand, It's National Champagne day on 19th October and I've been asked by The Champagne Bureau UK to let London-Unattached readers know about a special event running between 17th and 19th. If you spot the Champagne rickshaws in London on Wednesday 17th October you can pick up your own caps and tote bags - and take part in a very special competition with a chance to win a Champagne dinner for two in a top London restaurant. Just take a pic of yourself with cap or tote and post on Instagram, remembering to tag @champagnebureauUK and use the hashtag #ChampagneDay. The competition closes at 5 pm on 19th October. Good Luck!!! #travelblogger #travelphotography #instagood #instatravel #igersfrance #guardiantravelsnap #picoftheday #travellife #instatravelling #lifestyleblogger #travelinstyle #londonblogger #tbin #ttot #bubbles #girlswhotravel #lifestyleblogger #sheisnotlost

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What’s the best way to get to know London? My recommendation is to walk. Of course, if you don’t want to miss anything you’ll need a good guide, like the brand new @dk_travel Eyewitness London 2019. Even someone like me who has lived in London all her life spots new things with the aid of the DK London guide. If you want to try for yourself, why not start at Waterloo and walk across the bridge to Embankment, then up to Piccadilly. You’ll pass all sorts of iconic London sights - from the bridge you can see the London Eye and the Houses of Parliament in one direction - or the Shard and St Pauls in the other. If all that walking gets a bit too much, hop on the tube. Check my stories out to see where I went next and who I found reading the guide! #dktravel #travelguides #travel #ad . . . #touristinmycity #beautifulLondon #TBIN #TTOT #prettylittlelondon #londonlife #LoveLondon #LondonisOpen #londonlife #thisislondon #igerslondon #visitlondon #instalondon #prettycitylondon #ilovelondon

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I'm not normally someone who raves about desserts, but this Raspberry Rose Bakewell Tart with homemade English honey ice cream is one of the best things I've had in 2018. We were dining at the newly opened Montagu Kitchen at the Hyatt Regency London, The Churchill. As the name suggests it's a quintessentially British menu with all kinds of classic dishes dressed up in their Sunday best to make everyone drool. #hyattregencychurchill #MontaguKitchen #londonblogger #foodstagram #foodphotography #instafoodie #foodbloguk #foodblogger #instafoodblogger #TopLondonRestaurants #LoveLondon #londonfoodies #londonfoodblog #londonfoodscene #londonisopen #eeats #londonlife #thisislondon #igerslondon #prettycitylondon #ig_london #tbin #instatbn

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From Champagne and Foie Gras last week to #AlcoholFree cocktails for #SoberOctober with #vegan canapes. I'd have hesitated - but the cocktails are from @CoyaMayfair and made by @SeedlipDrinks - this is the very appropriate PiscNO Sour made with Seedlip Spice 94, Citrus, Eggwhite and Bitters - pretty good and definitely better for my liver! Seedlip has no alcohol, no sugar, no sweetners and no calories (I had 3 of these and a couple of other cocktails too including their Vegan Gimlet which is a special for #LondonCocktailWeek and will set you back just £6 with a cocktail week pass). And, I've tried some of Coya's vegan food before. Although I'd class myself as an Omnivore there are some places like Coya that can just make vegan so delicious you don't miss the meat. Delicious - why can't I make quinoa and corn taste so good! #londonblogger #foodstagram #foodphotography #instafoodie #foodbloguk #foodblogger #instafoodblogger #TopLondonRestaurants #LoveLondon #londonfoodies #londonfoodblog #londonfoodscene #londonisopen #eeats #londonlife #thisislondon #igerslondon #prettycitylondon #ig_london #tbin #instatbn

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Malaga beach is everything you could want. Uncrowded, hot and stylish, it is exactly what you get from a Jet2 Holiday to Costa del Sol. I'm here viewing the beach carving, riding around on a Segway as part of the town tour. It's a fun way to get around town before deciding on which part of the town you want to explore more. From beaches, bar, restaurants, museums, Malaga has it all. And it is just one of the many beautiful places to enjoy in the Costa del Sol region. A week here just isn't enough! Where would you want to explore first? . . . #mallaga #jet2costadelsol #costadelsol #ad #visitcostadelsol #travelblogger #travelphotography #instagood #instatravel #igersspain #guardiantravelsnap #picoftheday #travellife #instatravelling #lifestyleblogger #travelinstyle #londonblogger #tbin #ttot

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Champagne! There are places in France which the minute you see them are just so obviously French they couldn't be anywhere else in the world. This is the Manoir de Verzy, owned by Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin since the end of the 19th century and was the former home of the vineyard managers. It is now used as a base for guests of the House. We were there to look out over some of the Grand Crus Vineyards, the finest ones in Champagne. The entire region is divided into different grades of champagne - Grand Crus, Premier Crus and the rest , all set by the Échelle des Crus. The rating forms the basis for the price paid to growers for their grapes. There are just 17 Grand Crus and 42 Premier Crus - out of a total of 320 villages. Honestly, I am happy with ANY champagne - though I have my own personal preferences...it's such a good way to #CelebrateLife - more coming soon on the blog! I've been in #Champagne for a few days exploring with the @ChampagneBureauUK the UK division of the French organisation @Champagne_Officiel that represents all the growers and Champagne Houses. #travelblogger #travelphotography #instagood #instatravel #igersfrance #guardiantravelsnap #picoftheday #travellife #instatravelling #lifestyleblogger #travelinstyle #londonblogger #tbin #ttot #bubbles #girlswhotravel #lifestyleblogger #sheisnotlost

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I've been in #Champagne for a few days exploring with the @ChampagneBureauUK the UK division of the French organisation @Champagne_Officiel that represents all the growers and Champagne Houses. Did you know that, by volume, the UK is the largest export market for Champagne still? - no, it doesn't all end up with me! We went out into the vineyards - it's been a bumper harvest this year and while there are still grapes on the vines they are left behind because the growers have only picked the best grapes! This is looking back at the church in #HautVillers village - where Dom Perignon, the Benedictine monk whose work in wine-making was at the heart of the development of champagne lived. The village itself is charming and you can visit the church and see where Dom Perignon is buried. It's right in the cradle of the Champagne region - with surrounding vineyards on the Rheims mountain. A great place to sample some of the champagnes produced here from a total of around 278,000 individual vineyard plots spread across 320 villages (crus). I've learnt a lot - and will be sharing on the blog in the next few weeks. What a great way to #CelebrateLife - don't you think we should all drink more champagne? #travelblogger #travelphotography #instagood #instatravel #igersfrance #guardiantravelsnap #picoftheday #travellife #instatravelling #lifestyleblogger #travelinstyle #londonblogger #tbin #ttot #bubbles #girlswhotravel #lifestyleblogger #sheisnotlost

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The tiny Spanish village of Benalauría with only 150 inhabitants is the perfect example of a dream village. Only 20 minutes into the mountains from the town of Ronda in the Costa del Sol, it sits among the surrounding chestnut and olive trees. Mixed into the village are numerous home restaurants, an olive oil museum and even the smallest winery in the world. With a peach tree on the left and scented flowers growing against the houses, wouldn't you want to go down that street and explore? So where would you favourite village be? . . . #jet2costadelsol #costadelsol #benalauria #ad #ronda #travel #spain #malaga #marbella #flowers #andalucia #instaspain #ineedspain #ad #tbin #ttot #writetotravel

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This is the "new bridge" of Ronda, built in 1800 spanning the Old Ronda to the New side. It's an impressive bridge that took 49 years to complete and replaced an earlier single arch bridge built in 1751. It is just one of the many impressive sights to see on a visit to Ronda, which is only an hour's drive through scenic hills from Malaga and Marbella. Ronda is a mountaintop city in Spain’s Malaga province set dramatically above the deep gorge you can see in this shot. his gorge (El Tajo) separates the city’s circa-15th-century (!) new town from the old town which dates back to Moorish rule. Ronda is famous too for the New Town’s Plaza de Toros, a legendary 18th-century bullring. And, Ronda was also the favourite town of writers Orsen Wells and Ernest Hemmingway, both of who are buried here. ' ' ' #jet2costadelsol #costadelsol #ronda #benalauguia #bloglytics #travelblogger #travelphotography #instagood #instatravel #igersspain #guardiantravelsnap #picoftheday #travellife #instatravelling #lifestyleblogger #travelinstyle #londonblogger #tbin #ttot

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Walking the cliff edge pass at Caminito del Ray, just outside Malaga, Spain. Describe as the "the most dangerous walking trip in the World" its 7km long and over 15,000 steps along walkways high up the side of a mountain. Looking down you see a 100ft or more drop to the river below. Originally it was used by workers to commute between the early hydroelectric plants in the late 19th century when the gorge was first dammed. I don't think I will ever complain about my commute to work again! I'm experiencing a week in the Costa del Sol region with Jet2 Holidays, and it's amazing. A week just isn't enough time. ' ' #jet2costadelsol #costadelsol #malaga #marbella #caminito #caminitodelray #travelblogger #travelphotography #instagood #instatravel #igersspain #guardiantravelsnap #picoftheday #travellife #instatravelling #lifestyleblogger #travelinstyle #londonblogger #tbin #ttot

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So, what could be better after a stressful day than a plate of oysters and a few glasses of @PerrierJouet #Champagne on the terrace at @Bentleys_London - we were invited along to try the oysters at the start of the #Native season and enjoyed Loch Ryan and West Mersea - my favourite the latter while the ever-ebullient @The_Hedonist prefered the former. A couple of cultivated too - Jersey and West Mersea Rocks completed the plate. Of course the idea was to have the oysters and champagne and then go home, but somehow that was never going to happen. So I will be writing up about the delicious lobster spaghetti and baked fish stew we ended up treating ourselves too. Delish - and well worth the indulgence! #londonblogger #foodstagram #foodphotography #instafoodie #foodbloguk #foodblogger #instafoodblogger #TopLondonRestaurants #LoveLondon #londonfoodies #londonfoodblog #londonfoodscene #londonisopen #eeats #londonlife #thisislondon #igerslondon #prettycitylondon #ig_london #tbin #instatbn

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Arbroath Abbey in Angus, Scotland is not just a historic ruin. The Abbey was founded in 1178 (although not completed until 1233) by King William the Lion of Scotland as a memorial to Thomas Becket who had been his childhood friend and originally intended it as his own burial place. It was wealthy, thanks to royal endowments including the income from 24 parishes, a toft of land in every Royal Burgh, lands, fisheries, salt pans, ferries… The monks were given permission to set up a burgh, hold a market and build a harbour. But that's not what makes this place important in #Scottish history. The Declaration of Arbroath, a letter sent to the Pope, was a plea from the people of Scotland for the Pope to reverse the excommunication of Robert the Bruce. In the historic document the Scottish people reaffirmed their independence “It is in truth not for glory, nor riches, nor honours that we are fighting, but for freedom – for that alone, which no honest man gives up but with life itself.” - it's said to be a precursor of the American Declaration of Independence and it certainly affirms in no uncertain terms the independence of Scotland. Perhaps that's why when the Stone of Scone was returned to Scotland by some crafty students, they chose to leave it on the site of the High Altar at Arbroath Abbey where, in 1320 the assertion of Scottish nationhood was made in the #DeclarationofArbroath. Read more about the Abbey and Arbroath's other claim to fame on #LondonUnattached now. Link in my profile. #UNESCO #TayCountry @VisitAngus #VisitAngus #travelblogger #travelphotography #travel #TBIN #instagood #instatravel #instagramers #guardiantravelsnap #picoftheday #travellife #instatravelling #girlswhotravel #lifestyleblogger #sheisnotlost #travelinstyle #londonblogger

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Enjoying the slow pace of a Great Rail Journeys holiday, holiday, cruising the canals of Burgundy. The relaxed luxury travel allows you to soak up the scenery of the famous Burgundy wine region of France on its picturesque waterways. I am about to travel the length of the Grands Crus Wine Circuit for an authentic close up flavour of wine-rich France. With only 12 cabins on the MS Jeanine river barge, you get the very best in service and local wine experience. Both lunch and dinner are all 3 course finest local food, cooked on board by the resident chef, and this could so easily be a gastronomy cruise. If you want to get some exercise as you travel you can walk or cycle along the towpath. That how I got this picture of the boat I am on. From Simon who has been touring #Burgundy on a #BargeHoliday via #LondonUnattached . . #greatrailjourneys #travelblogger #travelphotography #instagood #instatravel #igersfrance #guardiantravelsnap #picoftheday #travellife #instatravelling #lifestyleblogger #travelinstyle #londonblogger #loveburgundy #france4dreams #tbin #ttot #rivercruise #grandcru

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Do you know where to eat out in #Reading and #Berkshire ? I'm still learning - I work there one day a week at the moment so I was thrilled to be invited to try #TheHerd - the main restaurant of The Elephant Hotel in #Pangbourne. They have an open grill in the restaurant neatly tucked into a large fireplace - and your steak (in our case a Tomahawk to share - a double rib-eye cooked on the bone then sliced before serving) is cooked in front of you. At @TheHerd.Restaurant the beef comes from local meat - fro the Red Sussex bred at the Royal Windsor farms. One of the original breeds of England, originating in the thick forests of Kent many thousands of years ago. It is not a ‘manufactured breed’, bred for the supermarkets. It produces a wonderful marbled beef whilst having a very relaxed temperament, ideal for a tender steak. But what really impressed us was that our steak was perfectly cooked - medium rare rather than rare because this cut needs a little extra heat to melt the marbling, and with a deep char for flavour - then rested and served with hot plates so that the meat stayed warm. It was a simple main course but so beautifully executed I couldn't fault it. And that from someone who normally avoids rib-eye and picks a less fatty cut... So if you fancy a trip out from London - or actually live in Reading or #Berkshire do try for yourself #lifestyleblogger #londonblogger #foodstagram #foodphotography #instafoodie #foodbloguk #foodblogger #instafoodblogger #TopLondonRestaurants #LoveLondon #londonfoodies #londonfoodblog #londonfoodscene #londonisopen #eeats #londonlife #thisislondon #igerslondon #instalondon #prettycitylondon #ig_london #tbin #instatbn #steakhouse #berkshireigers

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The last time I was at @GalvinRestaurants #GalvinHop was for brunch. Since then, the place has had a facelift and you'll find a contemporary styled dining room and terrace with bright chairs and funky artwork on the walls. It's the kind of place where you drop in for a quick drink after work and then stay because actually the food and drink is VERY good indeed. You can enjoy a pint of unpasteurised Pilsner Urquell or choose from tap wines or wines by the bottle. And if you really want to get it right, you can borrow the sommelier from #LaChapelle next door who will match your wine for you. There are bar snacks including delicious french fries with a spicy lime lace mayo, there are wonderful chorizo croquettes with saffron aioli and there's a whole series of tapas style plates. This one, the tempura courgette flower with goat's cheese, beetroot and pine nuts could have fallen from the walls of the Musee d'Orsay - a vibrant picture on a plate. We loved our evening and there will be a blog post following. Meanwhile, check my stories for more snaps of our food! I have to confess I have a soft spot for all the #GalvinBrothers restaurants but @GalvinHOP has a special place in my heart because I know it's the kind of place I'll come back to on a regular basis. And I love the facelift! #londonblogger #foodstagram #foodphotography #instafoodie #foodbloguk #foodblogger #instafoodblogger #TopLondonRestaurants #LoveLondon #londonfoodies #londonfoodblog #londonfoodscene #londonisopen #eeats #londonlife #thisislondon #igerslondon #prettycitylondon #ig_london #tbin #instatbn

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It's always good when the team behind the bar are smiling. Mind you, wouldn't you be smiling if you worked @CamilloBenso in #Mayfair ? Our #Italian food lover @The_Hedonist went along for dinner last week and had a fabulous meal (and cocktails!). You can read more about what he thought on #LondonUnattached - link in my profile. I'm just looking at all those bottles of fizz on the top shelf and wondering when I can go along myself. Especially as I've discovered that at least the #bread uses @nikoromito 's recipe (I visited his culinary school in #Abruzzo a few years back. And I'm particularly taken by the Lobster Linguine - you'll have to check The Hedonist's review to find out more about that. A little bit of #Milan in London - sounds pretty good to me - and what you save on the airfare you can spend on the food! #londonblogger #foodstagram #foodphotography #instafoodie #foodbloguk #foodblogger #instafoodblogger #TopLondonRestaurants #LoveLondon #londonfoodies #londonfoodblog #londonfoodscene #londonisopen #eeats #londonlife #thisislondon #igerslondon #prettycitylondon #ig_london #tbin #instatbn #mayfair #Italian #ItalianRestaurant

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at @YuuKitchen the other night I had a definite case of food envy. Having eaten my way through a stunning Pan-Asian menu, I noticed the guy next door to me being offered this crispy #SoftShellCrab #Bao with wasabi mayo lettuce, red onion and radish pickle. I had really eaten too much already (including the chicken bao I ordered for myself) but I just felt an urge to lean over and take a picture. Well, we had been chatting through the meal, so it wasn't quite as much of an imposition as it could be. And, I did ask! I think it's actually an endorsement for #YuuKitchen - its that kind of friendly place where everyone does chat - where food envy encourages you to order more than you need but where the prices mean that really doesn't matter. With queues out of the door by 7pm on a Tuesday evening it's quite obvious everyone feels much the same - why not try for yourself - it's a stone's throw from #Aldgate and #OldSpitalfields #PanAsian #Asian #lifestyleblogger #londonblogger #foodstagram #foodphotography #instafoodie #foodbloguk #foodblogger #instafoodblogger #TopLondonRestaurants #LoveLondon #londonfoodies #londonfoodblog #londonfoodscene #londonisopen #eeats #londonlife #thisislondon #igerslondon #instalondon #prettycitylondon #ig_london #tbin #instatbn

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A delicious take on Burrata @villa_di_geggiano the other night as the first course in our meal where the soft, Italian cheese was served on the lightest courgette and mint sauce with morsels of crisp croutons to add texture. Burrata literally means buttered and it is a fresh cheese made from a mix of mozzarella and cream. The outside thin shell is a mozzarella while the insides contain a soft, doughy, stringy, mixture of curd and fresh cream. For it to work, well, as it did here, it needs to be ultra fresh. #VilladiGeggiano was a revelation - a little bit of #Tuscany in #Chiswick - I thoroughly enjoyed our dinner and will be making my way back there again soon! #lifestyleblogger #londonblogger #foodstagram #foodphotography #instafoodie #foodbloguk #foodblogger #instafoodblogger #TopLondonRestaurants #LoveLondon #londonfoodies #londonfoodblog #londonfoodscene #londonisopen #eeats #londonlife #thisislondon #igerslondon #instalondon #prettycitylondon #ig_london #tbin #instatbn

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No matter where I go, I never tire of London. Now, while #BuckinghamPalace sadly isn't my home, I do think it looks rather splendid in the sun. It's good sometimes to take a look around your own village, town or city and remember how lucky you are #LoveLondon #BackyardBlogger #TouristinmyCity #LondonisOpen #londonlife #thisislondon #igerslondon #visitlondon #instalondon #prettycitylondon #ilovelondon #TBIN #ttot #travelblogger #instagood #instatravel #instagramers #girlswhotravel #sheisnotlost #instatravel #instapic

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Life in the fast lane for two of the #londonunattached team. They enjoyed a speedboat trip along the #thames Regrann from @sarahemjames - My beautiful city. No filter; it was this stunning. What a great return journey. @thamesrockets @londonunattached@deborah.tarrant #touristinmycity #speedboat #beautifulLondon - #regrann #TBIN #TTOT #LoveLondon #prettylittlelondon #londonlife #londonisopen

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One of the things that surprised me the most on my recent visit to York was the quality of food throughout the City. This was part of a 6 course tasting menu at Arras - Veal Sweetbreads with coco bean, kale, ceps and coco nib - which was paired with 2013 Man O War ValhallaChardonnay - Waiheke Island from New Zealand. Sweetbreads are notoriously difficult to cook - badly done they are like little lumps of rubber. Here they were tender, melting flavour bombs perfectly paired with the coco beans, kale and ceps. Actually there wasn't a single part of the menu I didn't enjoy - it was a brilliant combination of fine dining and fun, with a meat course called 'Bavette with the Lot' (steak with egg, pineapple, bacon, beetroot, onions and ricotta for instance) and a grand finale of petits fours that were just like an explosion in a sweet shop. Fabulous stuff. I'll definitely be back when I'm next in York. @arras_york #TBIN #ttot @visityork #OnlyinYork #YorkAdventure #makeitYork #travelblogger #instagood #instatravel #instagramers #girlswhotravel #sheisnotlost #instatravel #instapic #instagood #guardiantravelsnap #picoftheday #travellife #instatravelling #lifestyleblogger #travelinstyle #londonblogger #visityork #foodstagram #foodphotography #instafoodie #foodbloguk #foodblogger #instafoodblogger

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This is Poultry Cross - a market cross in #Salisbury. It was built around 1307, though the ornate canopy and buttresses were added much later when the cross was restored between 1852-5. It's a Grade I listed structure and you'll find it on the junction of Silver Street and Minster Street. Behind Poultry Cross is the Haunch of Venison which is probably the oldest hostelry in Salisbury. What is particularly fascinating about Salisbury is that, unlike most European settlements which have evolved over centuries, often dating back to Roman times or earlier, this City was built pretty much all at the same time. Following the cathedral's relocation, a settlement grew up around it which received a city charter in 1227 as New Sarum. The Haunch of Venison is thought to have originally housed workers for the Cathedral. I was lucky enough to have a private tour from one of Salisbury's blue badge guides and it was a truly fascinating experience. So, there's more to tell - coming soon on the blog. #timeforwiltshire @visitwiltshire #wiltshire #salisbury #instatravel #igerswiltshire #instabritain #photosofbritain #TBNTravel #TBIN #ttot #travelblogger #instagood #instatravel #instagramers #sheisnotlost #instatravel #instapic #guardiantravelsnap #picoftheday #travellife #instatravelling #lifestyleblogger #travelinstyle #londonblogger #GirlsWhoExplore #GirlsWhoTravel #SheTravels #TravelGirlsGo #TravelGirls

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#SalisburyCathedral is equally stunning from outside and in. I was lucky enough to climb the 332 steps up into the spire. About a hundred steps up into the spire you are rewarded with this view into the Nave of this building, a unique Cathedral that was started in 1220 AD and in the main, completed just 38 years later. It's in the Early English Gothic style with a tall and narrow nave, with walls built from light grey Chilmark stone and columns from dark polished Purbeck marble. More to come on the blog in the next few days. @SalisburyCathedral #timeforwiltshire @visitwiltshire #wiltshire #salisbury #instatravel #igerswiltshire #instabritain #photosofbritain #TBIN #ttot #travelblogger #instagood #instatravel #instagramers #girlswhotravel #sheisnotlost #instatravel #instapic #instagood #guardiantravelsnap #picoftheday #travellife #instatravelling #lifestyleblogger #travelinstyle #londonblogger #cathedral #worship #architecture #building

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Lucy from #LondonUnattached has been on the go again. Her latest piece is coming soon. Meanwhile here's one of her stunning pics. Don't forget to follow her feed. Regrann from @lucyonthego1 - I love the beauty of arches and pillars, and what a wonderful place to enjoy them at the Prince-Bishop’s Palace in Liège #picoftheday #photooftheday #liege #wallonia #girlsontour #travelblogger #arches #archways #travelphotography #instablogger #instatravel #architecture #seetheworld #princebishoppalace #shapes @walloniabelgiumtourism @londonunattached - #regrann

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I haven't been to #Gaucho Picadilly for years. So I was really thrilled to find such excellent food and wine on offer in elegant and comfortable surroundings- this place has evolved in the best possible way. We enjoyed a delicious seafood sampler of Soft shell crab & chimi slaw, Tuna ceviche and Salmon carpaccio. Then we moved on to steak. I ordered the Churrasco de lomo, a lean cut of meat marinated in garlic, parsley and olive oil Delicious - and actually far too much for one person. But, I had a good try. Sides of skinny fries, rocket salad with parmesan and truffled baked gnocchi together with a delicious Béarnaise. The point about Gaucho is that the beef is exclusive to them and is sourced solely from the Pampas in Argentina. Naturally grass fed, sweet and beautifully tender, it's STILL a personal favourite of mine. Gaucho have their own vineyards and we enjoyed some excellent Malbec with the steak too. And, the service was impeccable - this is somewhere that every member of the team pulls together and everyone knows what they are serving. @gauchogroup #lifestyleblogger #londonblogger #foodstagram #foodphotography #instafoodie #foodbloguk #foodblogger #instafoodblogger #TopLondonRestaurants #LoveLondon #londonfoodies #londonfoodblog #londonfoodscene #londonisopen #eeats #londonlife #thisislondon #igerslondon #instalondon #prettycitylondon #ig_london #tbin #instatbn #steakhouse

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Date night with Lena involves making sure she's well fed before I try to eat my own supper or I get no peace. In this case she enjoyed a sachet of Whiskers Casserole and promptly did what cats do best - and fell asleep on the sofa. Meanwhile, I enjoyed a tarragon cream chicken casserole with wild rice. The recipe and more about what *I* ate is on the blog (link in my profile) while you can buy Whiskers Casserole from good supermarkets! You'll also find more about my little diva cat Lena on the blog - she does really rule my life! #CatsofInstagram #Tiffanie #AsianCat #DateNightWithMyCat #catstagram #instacat #catoftheday #catsagram #ilovemycat #instagramcats #catlovers #lovecats #caturday #adoptdontshop #cats_of_instagram #catsofig #catsofinsta #cutecats #Spon

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Sticky Toffee Pudding is one of those desserts you should always save space for. I'm not sure that I really DID have space, but I managed to pretty much lick my plate clean. I was truly impressed with #TheRise - which is the casual dining restaurant at The Grand Hotel and Spa where I stayed in #York last week. If this is their 'second' restaurant then I definitely need another trip to try the fine dining restaurant, Hudson, also run by head chef Craig Atchinson. I wasn't sure of the origin of Sticky Toffee Pudding (I had an inkling it came from Cartmel in the Lake District). I've been checking and there are two potential 'original' recipes in the UK - but the most likely source is from a Lancashire cook, Mrs Martin, who was taught how to make it by two Canadian air force officers who had lodged at her hotel during the Second World War. It is now regarded as a modern British classic - and here at The Rise, the Sticky Toffee Pudding comes with Medjool Dates and Toffee Sauce and a side of ginger ice. Truly delicious, not too heavy and yet wonderfully sticky it was the perfect end to an excellent meal. All in, the food in York was really excellent and I will be sharing some of the fabulous dining experiences I had on the blog. Congratulations to @thegrandyork @craig_atchinson - definitely a destination restaurant! #TBIN #ttot @visityork #OnlyinYork #YorkAdventure #makeitYork #travelblogger #instagood #instatravel #instagramers #girlswhotravel #sheisnotlost #instatravel #instapic #instagood #guardiantravelsnap #picoftheday #travellife #instatravelling #lifestyleblogger #travelinstyle #londonblogger #visityork #foodstagram #foodphotography #instafoodie #foodbloguk #foodblogger #instafoodblogger

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#BaskinRobbins is the world’s largest chain of ice-cream speciality shops, and the hot weather has given me the perfect excuse to indulge a little (or actually quite a lot) of their amazing selection. Now that the weather has cooled down just a little, I’ve had the perfect excuse to order my favourite chocolate chip with chocolate sauce ice-cream on a warm waffle. But I think I need to explore some more – there are more than 1,300 ice-cream flavours to try and goodies including cones, ice-cream cakes and crepes. What’s your favourite #BaskinRobbins ice-cream? #Ad @BaskinRobbins.UK #lifestyleblogger #londonblogger#foodstagram #foodphotography#instafoodie #foodbloguk #foodblogger#instafoodblogger #LoveLondon#londonfoodies #londonfoodblog#londonfoodscene #londonisopen #eeats#londonlife #thisislondon #igerslondon#instalondon #prettycitylondon #ig_london #tbin #instatbn

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