Brighton – a very British Seaside Town
Brighton has long been the haunt of Londoners who are in need of respite from the Big Smoke. Graham Greene wrote about it in his famous novel Brighton Rock– an interesting insight into what it was like in a time when people went down in their Sunday best clothes and strolled along the promenade in a quintessentially English way. [caption id="attachment_22903" align="aligncenter" width="580" caption="Brighton Pavilion"][/caption] It has always had an eccentric air about it. Just a look at the Brighton Pavilion attests to this. The Pavilion was built for Prince Regent between 1787 and 1823 so that he could entertain his mistress ...
Eight Swedish foods to try in Gothenburg – video
Gothenburg has a well earned reputation as a gourmet destination offering everything from wonderful seafood to traditional Swedish dishes to cosy cafes to sip a hot chocolate or have a fika break with a strong coffee and cinnamon bun. Here are some of the Swedish tastes that you might enjoy in Gothenburg and West Sweden; I hope you enjoy my video below about the best food to try in Gothenburg If you can't see the video above about the best Swedish food, view it on my blog here 1. Inlagt sill (pickled herring) Herring was staple fare for the fishing communities in the islands, ...
Where to find truly great tapas in Barcelona
Few things are as synonymous with Spanish culture as tapas, and few things have origins as steeped in mythology. There is the story of the ailing King Alfonso X, known as El Sabio or The Wise, who was nursed back to health on a diet of wine and tiny morsels. Delighted with the remedy, he ordered that everyone in Castilla should embrace this curative new diet. Nonsense!, others claim, the wise king decreed that taverns serve a snack with each glass of wine to prevent drunken brawls; tapas began as a civic, peace-keeping measure! [caption id="attachment_22938" align="aligncenter" width="580" caption="Try the tapas ...
Chocolate with sea salt – a taste of West Sweden at Flickorna Kanold in Gothenburg
On a chilly winter's day in Gothenburg you might well need a hot chocolate to warm you through and you'll find the perfect spot in Café Kanold. I might not go so far as to call myself a chocoholic but let's just say that when there's a box of chocolates in the house, my husband will hide it to help me resist the temptation of demolishing it in one go. So during our weekend in Gothenburg just before Christmas I was only too happy to find a chocolate excuse to escape the blustery showers and strong winds. [caption id="attachment_22621" align="aligncenter" width="580" ...
Morocco – close to Europe but a world apart
With its sparking coast, exotic cities and desert dunes, Morocco is a diverse and exciting country that feels a world away from Europe. Low cost airlines have transformed it into an easily accessible destination and the journey to Marrakech takes only three and a half hours. Morocco is consequently one of the best holiday destinations outside of Europe, providing a far-from-home feeling and plenty of adventure without breaking the bank. [caption id="attachment_22895" align="aligncenter" width="580" caption="The Markets of Marrakech"][/caption] One of Morocco’s most appealing qualities is its magical city life, horses and carts still common in the streets, minarets and domes decorating the ...
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