Food, Days Out and Travel stories from Brighton, London and the Rest of the World

At this time of year when the days are short, skies are grey and winds bitter the best way to combat the gloom that this weather spreads is...
Very little notice I know. I'm sorry about that, but definitely worth it, I promise.
Cumin brings out the sweetness of a dish, said our hostess Hari, as she stood in front of us preparing an Indian snack of samosas.
Did you know that tampons are classed as luxury items? This means we pay tax on them, these luxury items that are regarded as essential pr...
A few things I'd like to say straight up, first, I've included more photos this time because in the past I've felt that I haven&...
Rain, processions going hither and thither, whizzing fireworks, flaming torches, the smell of petrol, spectacular effigies, impressive costu...
Did I mind going to a Christmas event in London on the hottest day of the summer? Not when it was to find out about what Waitrose would be...
Was there ever a time when us Brits didn't consume gallons of coffee and scoff batch loads of bagels? Really? Although it may seem as if...
With a collection of treasures that include 20 Turners, 20 Van Dycks, a 16th-century globe, Chaucer's Canterbury Tales and a 2,500-year-...
Yes, the standard and diversity is just as amazing as last year's Brighton Art Fair and basically Modern Bric a Brac's picks would ...
With an abundance of trees and not a car in sight, the differences between Toronto and the Island strike you as soon as you disembark from ...
When the challenge was set to find the best burger recipe I only had to think of my father's favourite meal and my mother's recip...
Feed me shots of Toblerone and play me tunes that I love such as Alt-J and I'll keep coming back for more. That's how I felt after...
This place is so well known in Brighton as the go-to place for breakfast and brunch that I've never written about it. So look away now...
Exciting foodie news, in just a few days time, 5th August, a new Italian restaurant, cafe and shop will be opening on the famous East Street...
I knew Rick Stein had a restaurant in Padstow, I also knew when in Cornwall I had to try it out. What I didn't know was that he also has...
If like me you dream of a summer holiday by the sea, in a castle with spa facilities, then I've found the place for you. Possibly a li...
Hackney is transforming. A new fashion hub has started to emerge where you can buy designer brands at huge discounts. Actually, t...
Keeping you in the loop with new happenings in Brighton and Hove, this #foodieFriday post is about a new bakery that has just opened in Hove...
It was the day we discovered an unintentional art installation; the story of a wife and her children taken to the Tower; a sighting of dain...
I kind of thought I knew about The Chilli Pickle . I'd tried their takeaway a few times and knew well it's ta-dah effect. It arrives...
This is a shared post, serving as a recommendation to go check out Spitalfields Market and some other places nearby and at the same time is...
The area in London called Spitalfields is full of architectural charm from the dazzling Hawksmoor's Christ Church to the buzzing marke...
Taking my dear ones to somewhere I've been to and think is absolutely gorgeous is made even better when it turns out that they love it ...
After a blissful day relaxing at the Herb House Spa in the New Forest we took ourselves off to our lodgings for the night at The Pig in Bro...
Imagine lying on a bed of bubbles. In front of you the bubbles roll forward and off the edge of an infinity pool. The water is warm, the lig...
Not every meal is amazing, so I quietly don't mention the ones that are just ok. There is also, I have found out no guarantee that a cut...
Once surrounded by sea, the town of Rye clusters up a hill, where buildings date back to medieval times and is a place full of secrets from...
A few weeks ago, still in comp mode, I saw a competition to win a meal on a Facebook page I'd just liked. I didn't think much more a...
I spotted a competition a while back to blog about your top three travel bucket list destinations for a chance to win a holiday with Transun...
We have a winner! Massive thanks to everyone who took part, by adding a comment on here , clicking on Bits and Bobs Around Brighton or sen...
Step off the streets of present day Brighton and into the Speakeasies of the 1920s. It is clear to say that the chic style and risqué ...
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