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

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 ...
I remember reading an account of Sir Joshua Reynolds that left a lasting impression on me. From memory it had something to do with him as a...
In my world there's a lot of love out there for Anthropologie . First introduced to their Regent Street store by my sis a good while ago...
An Early Happy Easter greeting from me and here's a chance to win a delicious Easter egg from Hotel Chocolat. The egg is one inch thick ...
Just outside Brighton in the picturesque Hurstpierpoint in three weeks time is an event that could very well be the answer that small busin...
It all happened pretty quickly once the decision had been made. My Welsh Cariad loves a take away and I love ethical dining. We decided to...
Music for Curious Minds was for me one of the most exciting events programmed for the Brighton Science Festival. This was due to my backgro...
I have never been to a Brighton Nerd Nite before that is not to say I have never been to an event full of talks on nerdy subjects but this w...
Think flushing toilets, beard proliferation and immigration of the squirrel kind. The sprightly and amusingly competitive Arney sisters offe...
After having spent quite a lot of time staring at computer screens and feeling stuck inside, the first chance I had to enjoy a spring-like ...
For the past couple of years I've been celebrating Happy Heart Day with a collection of hearts found all the over the place.
The science festival in Brighton has begun! The first event that I attended this year was a free exhibition and next to Preston Park. On rea...
Wherever I go I tend to walk with my head tilted upwards as I look at the buildings around me. Reykjavik, Iceland was no exception.  In par...
From this Thursday 5 February Brighton will be taken over by the Brighton Science Festival.  Think cycling along the seafront to gain an...
Having just returned from the frozen land of ice where I learnt a few key lessons in travelling, I felt inspired to share some insights in t...
There's one thing Brighton folks love to do and that's party. With Brightonians this love-affair starts early, so whether you'r...
Forget the razzle dazzle of the pier and the showy, it's-all-about-me Pavilion, there are plenty of other Best Bits About Brighton to fi...
Exciting times lie ahead for the biggest and best production company in Brighton (in my opinion) as they upscale to a bigger and better ven...
I recently found out Brighton has been voted a runner-up for the Curry Capital of Britain award. So where better to head on New Years Eve th...
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