The Chinese believe serving whole fish brings luck and represents family, togetherness and unity. How about trying this healthy, easy, stuffed whole seabass that you can steam in your oven, not using any special equipment? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Perfect for all the family, it only takes 25 minutes to cook this #PanAsian dish – so dinner can be on the table super quick. You just need a few fresh ingredients and #LeeKumKee sauces that you should be keeping in your store-cupboard. Full recipe coming soon on the blog, but for now, all you need is some Lee Kum Kee Premium Dark Soy Sauce, a little Sesame oil to finish the dish and some Chiu Chow Chilli Oil. The end result is #oyysodelicious! @LKKEurope #inspiremytable #Foodblogger #Londonfoodblog #londonfoodie #londonfoodblogger #ukbloggers #bloggersuk #lbloggersuk #fbloggersuk #ukfoodie #goodfoodandwine #igersuk

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#Invited - Just in case there's a bit more sun in the next few days - here's the place to go! What a lovely treat at the Rosé Champagne Garden on Selfridge’s Rooftop. Take the express elevator to the very top of Selfridges and you’ll find yourself getting lost in a lemon grove. In one direction there’s a chic Italian restaurant, in the other, the Piper-Heidsieck Champagne Garden, a relaxed and elegant space with parasols, beach huts and plenty of champagne where you can enjoy a glass or two and even order food from the restaurant next door if you get peckish. A perfect place to chill out after you’ve shopped till you drop on Oxford Street. PS. It's only open till 4th August, so get your skates on! With @piper_heidsieck #PiperHeidsieck #PiperExperience. @theofficialselfridges - don't you think we should all drink more champagne? #instagood #instatravel #igersfrance #picoftheday #travellife #instatravelling #lifestyleblogger #travelinstyle #londonblogger #tbin #ttot #bubbles #girlswhotravel #lifestyleblogger #sheisnotlost #CelebrateLife #PrettyCityLondon #TBIN #LondonFoodBlog #LondonFoodBlogger #TimeOutLondon #LoveLondon #IloveLondon #PrettylittleLondon #LondonLife #LuxeLondon #LuxuryLondon

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Just back from a fabulous week at @Mistralsinglesgr in #Crete. I've visiting wonderful beaches, explored the 'Venice of the East' and learnt to cook some delicious cretan dishes. More of all of that later...for now, here's a picture of ONE of the pools at the wonderful 35 room hotel I stayed at - which is specially set up for independent solo travellers! #VisitCrete #VisitGreece #Travelblogger #travelblogger #instatbn #writetotravel #instapassport #postcardsfromtheworld #guardiantravelsnaps #ttot #tbin #travelblog #bbctravel #secretplace

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Part of Iberica's ongoing series of regional #Spanish menus, we've now reached #Galicia in the North West of Spain. This is Albariño territory. in the province of Pontevedra sits the denomination of Rías Baixas, the source of many of Spain’s finest white wines. Our preview of the menu started with an aperitif of this delicious Vermouth, made from Albariño grapes. I'm not usually a fan of Vermouth, but this one did change my mind - a juicy sweetness, with just a hint of herbaceous bitters. It almost tempted me away from the Cava;) On the menu there's Savel, a special Galician blue cheese and a whioe series of dishes: Pulpo a Feira (octopus with cachelo potatoes and paprika), White asparagus and sea asparagus with salicornia, a savoury marine vegetable and Zamburinas a la Gallega (queen scallops in a rich sauce with Alberino wine and serrano ham). There's a tasting flight of Albarino wines priced at £16 and more local wines. And of course the Nordesia vermouth which you can drink straight or top with fevertree tonic. The Gallician menu runs through June and July and from my taster, it's definitely worth trying! How to get a real taste for the regional food of Spain without leaving London - @ibericarestaurants #ibericaxgalicia #galicia #galicianfood #galiciantapas#albarino #tapasbar #tapasrestaurant #londonfoodie #londonfoodblogger #ukbloggers #bloggersuk #lbloggersuk #fbloggersuk #ukfoodie #goodfoodandwine #toplondonrestaurants #londonunattached #TBIN #TTOT

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Do you ever revisit places and wonder if you really knew them in the first place? That's a bit how I felt on my most recent trip to #Edinburgh. I travelled up on the @CaledonianSleeper and then stayed at @BonhamHotel near #DeanVillage on the edge of #EdinburghNewTown and the #WestEnd. More to come on the main blog but I was quite stunned by this little, rural pocket of Scotland in the heart of Edinburgh! It is is a former village that was known as the "Water of Leith Village" and was the centre of a successful grain milling area for more than 800 years. At one time there were eleven working mills there, driven by the strong currents of the Water of Leith. Today it feels like a fascinating moment in history frozen in time. #architecture #architecturephotography #architecturelover #TBIN #TTOT #Heritage #VisitScotland #VisitEdinburgh #LoveScotland

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#AD One of my favourite places on a recent visit to Bath and Bristol was @HolbourneMuseumBath - a stunning Grade I listed building that was originally designed as a hotel on the edge of the Sydney Pleasure Gardens and built between 1796 and 1799. It became a museum to house the collection of Sir William Holbourne. Today it houses his fine collection of treasures from around the world including some very special Flemish art - and also runs special exhibitions. I managed to catch two - French artist Vuillard and the illustrations of Lauren Child. Of particular note is the pretty cafe at the back of the house, looking out onto the Pleasure Gardens - the modern extension is quite spectacular in its own right. #GoBathBristol #bath #holbournemuseum #discoverbath #city #architecture #architecturephotography #architecturelover #bathlife #kennetandavoncanal #georgiancityofbath #tbin #ttot #lovebath

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The stunning roast beef and Yorkshire pudding from the Glasshouse restaurant, Grove Hotel, Hertfordshire. My kind of dining, this opulent buffet has a wealth of stations offering food for every taste, from veggie and vegan dishes to a wonderful crustacean selection, #foodphotography #instafood #instafoodie #foodbloguk #foodblogger #instafoodblogger #tbin #instatbn @thegrovehotel #thegrovehotel #insidethegrove #theglasshouse

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Regram of the perfect beer at #theabbeville @threecheerspubs with @alexmcmeekin and @sarahemjames @timothytaylorsbrewery in Alex's words a stunning beer #craftbeerpics #beerstagram #LoveLondon #londonlife #loveclapham

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EDIT⠀ I think I might just turn pescatarian - at least if I can have food as delicious as this every day. I went along to @AdamByatt 's Michelin starred restaurant in #Clapham @TrinityClapham with @MadeleineMorrow for lunch. This was my main course, a delicious fillet of red mullet, the crispy skin scored immaculately to reveal delicate and flaky flesh. Served with a rich, fragrant bouillabaisse sauce, mussels, wafers of courgettes and soft tentacles of octopus, it was a perfect dish in so many ways. It's always wonderful to find excellence on your doorstep - and #Trinity definitely fits the bill. I will be back!⠀ ⠀ #michelinstar #finedininglondon #finedining #clapham #claphamrestaurant #Trinity #foodphotography # instafood #livelondon #wheretoeatlondon #instafoodie #foodbloguk #foodblogger #instafoodblogger #TopLondonRestaurants #LoveLondon #londonfoodies #londonfoodblog #londonfoodscene #londonisopen #eeats #londonlife #thisislondon #igerslondon #prettycitylondon #ig_london #tbin #instatbn

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How would you feel if your Dad bought this on a whim? The current owner of Chateau de Conde had just that experience when he was a little boy. His dad, the architect Alain Pasté de Rochefort bought it in 1983 when the owner was still a child. The property was in dire need of restoration but was quite unique because of its Watteau wall paintings, Whilst that might not have meant much at the time to a little boy, the place is a real castle and a living fairytale and growing up there must have been very special (if a little chilly in winter!). It's perhaps because of that he loves watching children visiting his 'family chateau'. He's set up special treasure hunts for them - and appears to say hello and demonstrate a bit of magic in the form of a mirror hiding a special treasure. For me, that's what makes this place so special - a real #HiddenTreasure⁣ ⁣ #aisne #picardie #hautdefrancetourisme #instafrance #hello_france #francecartepostale #bns_france #discoverglobe #unephotoparjour #topfrancephoto #shootingtheglobe #igersfrance #magnifiquefrance #aisnetourisme #picardietourisme #igerspicardie #travelblogger #instatbn #writetotravel #instapassport #postcardsfromtheworld #guardiantravelsnaps #ttot #tbin #travelblog #bbctravel #secretplace

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#Ad:Gifted I jumped the queue a bit to pop along to @BernardisLondon ahead of the @marylebonefoodfestival which runs from 24th to 28th April this year. It's a chance to try all your old favourites and some new things too! There are lots of my favourite venues taking part - including #Bernardis. For the duration for the festival they are offering 20% off the food bill, up to 6 people, a la carte only. So you too can enjoy this rather delicious dish of line-caught cod with saffron, pea and samphire risotto (or any of the other dishes we tried - how about whipped ricotta with black truffle, honey and thyme for a starter?). Do check out the festival website (I'll post the link in stories) as there are lots more special offers, classes and events.⁣ ⁣ #marylebonevillage #marylebonejournal #marylebonehighstreet #londonevents #marylebonefoodfestival #marylebone #foodphotography #instafoodie #foodbloguk #foodblogger #instafoodblogger #TopLondonRestaurants #LoveLondon #londonfoodies #londonfoodblog #londonfoodscene #londonisopen #eeats #londonlife #thisislondon #igerslondon #prettycitylondon #ig_london #tbin #instatbn

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This is the Cutty Sark. Take the DLR to - you've guessed it - 'Cutty Sark' and follow the signs down to the river where you'll find the beautifully restored clipper, part of the #UNESCO World Heritage Site at Royal Museums Greenwich. Built in 1869 as a tea clipper, it's unbelievable that this stunning ship was the fastest of its time during its years as a British merchant ship. She visited sixteen countries and travelled the equivalent of two and a half voyages to the moon and back. The Cutty Sark was originally built to serve the China tea trade, carrying almost 10 millions lbs of tea between 1870 and 1877. Today, she is the world’s only surviving clipper and this year, 2019 celebrates its 150th birthday. The name 'Cutty Sark' comes from the nickname of the witch Nannie Dee in Robert Burns's 1791 poem Tam o' Shanter. The ship's figurehead which you can just see in this photo is a carving of Nannie Dee with long black hair holding a grey horse's tail in her hand. And that nick-name is a reference to Nannie Dee's short 'sark' (chemise). Open to visitors, you can board the Cutty Sark and take a look around. There's even a little theatre on board. And, once you've finished you can enjoy an afternoon tea 'underneath' the Cutty Sark (literally!). A great day out for everyone. #ExploreGreenwich ⛵️ #CuttySark @royalmuseumsgreenwich #travelblogger #instatbn #writetotravel #instapassport #postcardsfromtheworld #guardiantravelsnaps #ttot #tbin #travelblog #bbctravel #secretplace #ThisIsLondon #londoncity #londontown #thisislondon #londonlife #londonblogger #londonstreets #londonisopen #londonist #londonlove #lovelondon #igerslondon #ig_london #ilovelondon #londoncalling #londonfashion

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#presstrip Despite having been to Portugal multiple times, I haven't been to Lisbon since I was 30. An unfortunate encounter with Tequila Slammers for the first time meant I really have no recollection of the city at all. So I was really pleased to have half a day to wander around and explore. This is the Praça do Comércio the large square which leads down to the Tagus river. The square is still commonly known as Terreiro do Paço, because it was the location of the Paços da Ribeira (the main palace of the Kings of Portugal) until it was destroyed by the great 1755 Lisbon earthquake. Despite the lack of palace, it's still a stunning space and a great place to get a feel for Lisbon life. And the sun was shining! What better reason to #passonsomepositive⁣ ⁣ #Lisbon @VisitPortugal⁣ #tapairportugal⁣ #tapportugal ⁣ @Tapairportugal⁣ #VisitPortugal #travelblogger #instatbn #writetotravel #instapassport #postcardsfromtheworld #guardiantravelsnaps #ttot #tbin #travelblog #bbctravel #secretplace

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You could be forgiven for thinking this is somewhere in Italy or Greece. In fact, the Temple of Diana is in Evora, Portugal. The temple is part of the historical centre of the city, which was included in the classification by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. It's actually quite remarkable that so much of the temple has survived. Built around the first century AD in honour of Emperor Augustus, it was partly destroyed in the 5th century by invading Germanic tribes. Then in the 14th century parts of the temple were used to build a new castle. That was turned into a butcher's shop (!) from the 14th century till 1836. Other things to look out for in Evora include a stunning Cathedral with amazing rooftop panoramic views across the Alentejo and the famous Chapel of Bones. More about my trip to the Alentejo with @tapairportugal #tapairportugal as part of the airline's annual awards. I was delighted to join a group of award winning international travel agents exploring more of the #Alentejo wine route before celebrating in style in #Lisbon. @VisitPortugal⁣ #VisitAlentejo⁣ #tapportugal ⁣ #Alentejo⁣ #VisitPortugal #travelblogger #instatbn #writetotravel #instapassport #postcardsfromtheworld #guardiantravelsnaps #ttot #tbin #travelblog #bbctravel #secretplaces

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A trip to Jerusalem...for the Marathon and More - what an amazing city. This is inside the Tower of David, also known as the Jerusalem Citadel, near the Jaffa Gate entrance to the western edge of the Old City of Jerusalem. According to wiki, 'the the citadel that stands today dates to the Mamluk and Ottoman periods. It was built on the site of a series of earlier ancient fortifications of the Hasmonean, Herodian-era, Byzantine and Early Muslim periods, after being destroyed repeatedly during the last decades of Crusader presence in the Holy Land by Ayyubid and Mamluk rulers. It contains important archaeological finds dating back over 2,000 years including a quarry dated to the First Temple period'. It's one of a whole series of ancient and important buildings in Old Jerusalem that I'll be writing about on #LondonUnattached - but in the meanwhile, there's already a post about the amazing and very inclusive Jerusalem Marathon where you can run anything from a full marathon to 800 metres - and where the largest team is #TeamShalva - running to raise money for a very special Childrens' charity. ⁣ #ITravelJerusalem #Jerusalem. #TBIN #TTOT #exploremore #travelawesome #wanderful #writetotravel #exploringtheworld #guardiantravelsnaps #mytinyatlas #natgeography #darlingescapes #letsgobeyond⁣

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#Invited A delicious amuse bouche served in neatly cropped hen's eggshells at Reading's only Michelin Starred restaurant, l'Ortolan. This dish was a fresh and light ponzu cured stone bass topped with avruga caviar with pickled fennel and a dashi custard. I was pleasantly taken by surprise by the Asian influences throughout the meal, adding a light and delicate note to the perfect classic French cuisine of Tom Clarke, the head chef at l'Ortolan. The 6 course + tasting menu Gourmand here is £79 per person and offers superb value for exemplary food with excellent quality ingredients. I'll be reviewing fully on London-Unattached in the next few days so watch out for more information. Meanwhile, thankyou @Lortolan for the excellent meal⁣ ⁣ #foodphotography #instafoodie #foodbloguk #foodblogger #instafoodblogger #MichelinStar⁣ #finedining #sodelicious #gastronomy #lovingrdg #readingtown #dinnerinspo #finedining #michelin #michelinguide #michelinstar #michelinstarfood #shinfield #gastroart #gastronomy #gastropos #michelinstarchef #foodofinstagram #gourmet #frenchcuisine #berkshire #michelinstarred #lortolan #lortolandining

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I am in #Jerusalem for the #Marathon (not running!!!). I think this outfit is much cooler than Mr Blobby don't you? #jerusalemmarathon #jerusalemmarathon2019 #itraveljerusalem Over 40,000 people, running where #kings and #prophets walked! #ShabbatShalom from the #ancient city of #Jerusalem. #TBIN #TTOT #exploremore #travelawesome #wanderful #writetotravel #exploringtheworld #guardiantravelsnaps #mytinyatlas #natgeography #darlingescapes #letsgobeyond⁣

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#Ad Hi My name is Lena - I'm a Tiffanie cat. My human slave loves me a lot and panders to my every whim. But, sometimes she takes me to see the V. E. T. -and if you were wondering about my funny 'beard' its actually where I should have a ruff. I think I look really beautiful and special anyway, but especially when my ruff is fluffy. My last visit to the V. E. T resulted in a general anaesthetic and three teeth being removed. AND worst of all, I came home with a bald patch on my neck! Luckily I'm covered with @Petplan_UK covered for life, so I still get enough cat food...just... #CatsofInstagram #Tiffanie #AsianCat #catstagram #instacat #catoftheday #catsagram #ilovemycat #instagramcats #catlovers #lovecats #caturday #adoptdontshop #cats_of_instagram #catsofig #catsofinsta #cutecats #PethoodStories

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( #Presstrip ) I have a soft spot for @Fortnums but didn't really know much about it till a little tour of the famous store with @London.Westend - I did know the story about the business having originated from one of Queen Anne's footmen selling candle-ends from the royal court. And I also knew that #Fortnums have supplied goods to royalty since 1707. I didn't know that they also invented the food hamper (though I DID know how aspirational a Fortnum's hamper is - and I do still have my own empty one!). I was a little suprised by the window display at the moment but it turns out that Mr Heinz arrived at Fortnum & Mason with five cases of tinned goods - and the whole lot were bought. Thus Heinz Baked Beans were introduced to the British public. To celebrate its 150th Anniversary, Heinz has partnered with Fortnum's to create limited edition Fortnum & Mason labels. And, just as it was in 1886, they are exclusively available at Fortnum’s. If your poison isn't baked beans, you could try the chocolate asparagus or Scotch Egg (Fortnum's invented the 'non-chocolate' scotch egg too). Or you could make for the Parlour and enjoy a decadent icecream sundae. What better way to treat your mum for #MothersDay? The perfect solution for #WestEndMums⁣ ⁣ #touristinmycity #beautifulLondon #TBIN #TTOT #prettylittlelondon #londonlife #LoveLondon #LondonisOpen #londonlife #thisislondon #igerslondon #visitlondon #instalondon #prettycitylondon #ilovelondon #mydarlingLondon

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#Invited to @tomsimmons_tb for a celebratory #Welsh brunch to celebrate #StDavidsDay #DyddGwylDewi - stunning King scallops with cauliflower, laverbread and sea vegetables. #FoodDrinkWales #gwladgwlad #thisiswales @foodanddrinkwales - there's such a wealth of amazing produce in Wales - those GREEN valleys that Dylan Thomas loved so much mean that the lamb and beef is beautifully sweet and the Atlantic coastline results in some stunning seafood. The perfect way to celebrate is to enjoy this kind of feast! #welsh #welshproduce #ogymru #cymru @llioangharad

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More from my trip to Palma Mallorca - this is Lomo Con Col - a traditional Mallorquinas dish made with pork, sobrassada, botifarró, apricot and wrapped up in a cabbage leaf to braise. Delicious, this traditional dish is a good example of the 'fusion' cuisine in Mallorca, with influences from Roman, Venetian, Arabic, Catalonian and Spanish cuisines. We actually learnt how to make this dish ourselves at Chefs(in). And it tasted delicious too, though I suspect if I tried making it myself at home it wouldn't look nearly so pretty!⁣ ⁣ #PassionforPalma @passionforpalma #TBIN #TTOT #UNESCO #exploremore #travelawesome #wanderful #writetotravel #luxfood #exploringtheworld #guardiantravelsnaps #mytinyatlas #natgeography #darlingescapes #letsgobeyond #palmademallorca #palma #visitpalma #palmamallorca #presstrip #Mallorca #citybreak #wintertravel #igerspalma #igersbaleares #spaincities #foodphotography #instafoodie #foodblogger #instafoodblogger

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Making Ensaimada in Palma - a traditional sweet bread made by coating thinly rolled out sheets of dough with pork lard (which gives rise to the bread's name as the word for pork lard is 'saïm'). The sheets are rolled out on an olive oil coated board then spread with lard before being spun into long cigar-shaped rolls that are coiled and allowed to rise for 24 hours. Then, the whole creation is baked. We had a chance to watch the baker at work in one of Palma's emblematic shops - Fornet de la Soca. The oven in the picture is the oldest in the City and Tomeu Arbona who owns the shop is a collector of old recipes from the Balearic Islands. His bread is part of the Good Bread Route of Spain, one of only 80 bakeries in Spain and the only representative of the Balearics! He's also published a book 'Rebosteria tradicional de Mallorca' covering the pastries and confectionery of Mallorca from the Middle Ages to the 1960s. More about the emblematic shops to come - we visited a handful of these unique, traditional places - from wickerwork to shoes, from toys to handmade glass. But of course, somehow I've ended up focussing on food! #PassionforPalma @passionforpalma @fornetdelasoca #TBIN #TTOT #UNESCO #exploremore #travelawesome #wanderful #writetotravel #luxfood #exploringtheworld #guardiantravelsnaps #mytinyatlas #natgeography #darlingescapes #letsgobeyond #palmademallorca #palma #visitpalma #palmamallorca #presstrip #Mallorca #citybreak #wintertravel #igerspalma #igersbaleares #spaincities

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#Gifted - Rosy Posy Flowers from @TheRealFlowerCo #Realflowersoftheseason - beautiful #DavidAustin roses filling my living room with the most divine scent. The perfect gift for #MothersDay - the perfect roses for any #BridetoBe #TBIN #UKBloggers #LondonBloggers #livebeautifully #makeyousmilestyle #momentsofmine #shared_joy #persuepretty #nestandflourish #littlestoriesofmylife #thisjoyfulmoment #chooselovely #inspiremyinstagram #lovelysquares #forahappymoment #holdthemoments #simplepleasures #smallthings #holdthemoments#becreative #collectivelycreate #madetocreate #wearethemakers #darlingmovement

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Have you heard of the concept of 'Calendar Houses' ? #WelcombeHotel near #StratfordUponAvon is supposed to be one. The original building had 7 entrances (for days of the week), 12 fireplaces (months of the year), 52 chimneys (weeks) and 365 windows. I didn’t try counting but I can confirm that there are a lot of windows! The concept of the Calendar House was an Elizabethan one – the first example is said to be Knole House in Kent. And, legend says that those who stay in a Calendar House will enjoy luck and prosperity. I wonder if one night counts? I enjoyed a wonderful stay here, eating in the restaurant and enjoying the well-equipped spa. And, I got yet another four poster bed! My kind of short break in the country. Read more on the blog - link in my profile. #exploremore #travelawesome #wanderful #writetotravel #exploringtheworld #guardiantravelsnaps #mytinyatlas #natgeography #darlingescapes #letsgobeyond #TBIN #TTOT #tudor #visitengland #literarytravel #travelblogger #shakespeare400 #historicalsites #shakespearesnewplace #literarytourism #shakespearesbirthplace #warwickshire #stratford

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#PressTrip The sweeping lawns and driveway as you approach Boringdon Hall set the scene for what is a spectacular historic building. Boringdon Hall, now a 41 room hotel is set in 7 acres of land and was first mentioned in the Doomsday Book. The name Boringdon comes from the Saxon ‘Burth-Y-Don’ – the enchanted place on the hill. And that is is very much the impression any visitor will get. Grade I listed, there are stunning rooms with four-poster beds, those massive fireplaces that you can walk into and a three rosette restaurant where you can feast in style looking down over the great hall. There's even an award-winning spa, with its own treatment range. Wonderful I was lucky enough to stay a week or so ago and you can read my review on London-Unattached now. I was in #Plymouth to explore the connections with @Mayflower400 - and fit yet another piece into the #Mayflower400 jigsaw we are working on - though, I doubt the pilgrims made it out here when they stayed in Plymouth, you could do if you plan on tracing their footsteps. #exploremore #travelawesome #wanderful #writetotravel #exploringtheworld #guardiantravelsnaps #mytinyatlas #natgeography #darlingescapes #letsgobeyond #TBIN #TTOT #visitplymouth #visitdevon #lovedevon

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#Review - Just in time for #ChineseNewYear - @chinatanglondon have launched their own #DimSum #AfternoonTea - I went along to find out more and after a fabulous selection of savoury dim sum, went on to enjoy chocolate dumplings (not in the picture) and this delicious selection of sweet cakes and pastries. You'd expect fine teas from #ChinaTang and they didn't disappoint there either. Priced at £46 per person (not including champagne or cocktails), this is a great way to enjoy the luxury of @TheDorchester and celebrate New Year at the same time - If you are looking for an alternative way to celebrate the Year of the Pig, or just want to try at any time in the coming year I’d strongly recommend the afternoon tea at China Tang. Check my review - link in my bio #foodphotography #instafoodie #foodbloguk #foodblogger #instafoodblogger #TopLondonRestaurants #LoveLondon #londonfoodies #londonfoodblog #londonfoodscene #londonisopen #eeats #londonlife #thisislondon #igerslondon #prettycitylondon #ig_london #tbin #instatbn

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Seasonal Rhubarb Pannacotta to finish off my lunch at @GalvinLaChapelle - one of the Galvin Bros restaurants I've wanted to try for years. In a former church in Spitalfields, La Chapelle is a One Michelin Star French restaurant by Chris and Jeff Galvin #galvinlachapelle - it didn't disappoint at all, although we ate the set menu du chef (£38 for three courses at lunchtime or early evening, though buyagift have a special offer where you can buy the same menu with a glass of bubbles at £79 for two diners!) Apart from fabulous food, excellent paired wines and exemplary service, I also loved the setting in what was once a school (not a chapel!), St. Botolph’s hall is now a Grade 2 listed building status and retains many of the original fixtures and fittings including a splendid ceiling. I'll be writing up in the next day or so @galvinrestaurants @buyagift #buyabettergift #foodphotography #instafoodie #foodbloguk #foodblogger #instafoodblogger #TopLondonRestaurants #LoveLondon #londonfoodies #londonfoodblog #londonfoodscene #londonisopen #eeats #londonlife #thisislondon #igerslondon #prettycitylondon #ig_london #tbin #instatbn

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What happens when the third generation of one of the greatest Gastronomic families decides to do her own thing. With her Italian husband who just happens to be an amazing chef, classically French trained, who has worked his way up through restaurants like Alain Ducasse's 3 star Michelin restaurant in Monaco to being the Head Chef at Gavroche...Well, if you happen to be @Emily_Roux_London you do your own thing with great character. The result, in #NottingHill, is definitely worth a visit or three...and you'll enjoy dishes which are already becoming classics like a celeriac cacio e pepe and a delicious risotto made with acquarello rice. Here, Grilled monkfish with sprouting broccoli, piquillos and cockle jus was a vibrant plate of food both in terms of appearance and taste. And yes, this is my pic, taken as the food was being served. A picture on a plate...Many thanks for @caractererestaurant for an amazing meal with impeccable service and delightful wine pairings to boot. Review on the blog and link in my profile if you are interested... #foodphotography #instafoodie #foodbloguk #foodblogger #instafoodblogger #TopLondonRestaurants #LoveLondon #londonfoodies #londonfoodblog #londonfoodscene #londonisopen #eeats #londonlife #thisislondon #igerslondon #prettycitylondon #ig_london #tbin #instatbn

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This is Smeaton's Tower in Plymouth. Once out at sea (you can still see the 'stump' next door to the much larger replacement that was built in its place). Constructed in 1759 at a cost of £40,000 it is the world's first stone lighthouse. Originally it was lit by just 24 candles too. It was taken down in the early 1880s when it was decided that the sea was undermining the rock it was standing on. It was moved to shore stone by stone and reconstructed as a memorial to the Civil Engineer John Smeaton who had designed it. Now standing at 72 foot high, you can go inside (like I did) and get some great views of Plymouth Sound and the city from the lantern room which, along with the rest of the building, has been painstakingly restored to its original glory. I was in #Plymouth to explore the connections with @Mayflower400 - and fit yet another piece into the #Mayflower400 jigsaw we are working on. The lighthouse wasn't there when the Pilgrims sailed, and in fact although this was the third one, even the original wooden construction wasn't built until 1698. #exploremore #travelawesome #wanderful #writetotravel #exploringtheworld #guardiantravelsnaps #mytinyatlas #natgeography #darlingescapes #letsgobeyond #TBIN #TTOT #visitplymouth #visitdevon #lovedevon #smeatonstower

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There’s no better city in England to visit for a short break than Bath. With its Roman heritage and elegant Georgian style, it has breathtaking views aplenty. We stayed at the impeccable Queensberry Hotel and ate at its fabulous recently Michelin-starred restaurant The Olive Tree. Review on the blog tomorrow, but we loved every minute! @olivetreebath @chriscleghornolivetree #Bath #staycation #midweekbreak #royalcrescent #TBIN #TTOT #UNESCO #exploremore #travelawesome #wanderful #writetotravel #luxfood #exploringtheworld #guardiantravelsnaps #mytinyatlas #natgeography #darlingescapes #letsgobeyond #visitbath #lovebath #bathuk #cityofbath #igersbath #georgian #theprettycities #ukshots #lovegreatbritain #visitengland

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This is the kind of #Veganuary food that means I don't miss meat at all. I went along to @BelandtheDragon in Reading to try their special menu and was truly impressed with the menu. This is Winter Vegetable Bourguignon with chickpeas and lentils which is one of the three main courses. We were hard pushed to choose - Pumpkin Risotto with sage and black truffle sounded pretty good too. I'll be making my own version of the Winter Veg Bourguignon pretty soon too. #foodphotography #instafoodie #foodbloguk #foodblogger #instafoodblogger #TBIN #Reading #BelandtheDragon #Veganuary #vegan #vegansofig #plantbased #veganfood #whatveganseat #instafood #vegansofinstagram #vegetarian #veganfoodshare

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This is the Bishop's Throne at #DurhamCathedral. When the Cathedral was originally built in1093 by Bishop William of St Calais the Bishops were truly powerful individuals. The North-East of England was so far from Westminster that the ‘Prince-Bishops’ were given powers to hold their own parliament, raise armies and generally rule over the diocese. Indeed Bishop Antony Bek commented in 1299 that ‘There are two Kings in England, namely the Lord King of England wearing a crown in sign of his regality and the Lord Bishop of Durham wearing a mitre in place of a crown’. Known today as the Prince-Bishops, their role remained much the same until the Great Reform Act of 1832 which largely removed their powers. The Bishop's Throne was commissioned by Bishop Hatfield who sent his monks over to the Vatican to check out the throne there. And the Bishop’s Throne in the Cathedral was designed to be one inch higher than the one at the Vatican. #ThisisDurham #LoveDurham @VCDBusiness #DUmakeithappen #DurhamDays #lovegreatbritain #northeast #northeastengland #exploremore #travelawesome #wanderful #writetotravel #luxfood #exploringtheworld #guardiantravelsnaps #mytinyatlas #natgeography #darlingescapes #letsgobeyond #TBIN #TTOT @thisisDurham @durhamcathedral #UNESCO

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Goodness, I went to some fabulous places in 2018. Grenada, St-Lucia, Rodrigues, Prague, Paris and more. And others from the London-Unattached team went to India, Qatar, Barbados, Greece, France, Belgium, Italy, the Netherlands and Spain. We did a lot in the UK too - from Durham (my latest post) to Penzance. Where will 2019 take us? We are busy working that out right now - if you've got any suggestions please do get in touch. #exploremore #travelawesome #wanderful #writetotravel #luxfood #exploringtheworld #guardiantravelsnaps #mytinyatlas #natgeography #darlingescapes #letsgobeyond #TBIN #TTOT

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