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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