Rick Stein – Riverside Seafood Restaurant in Barnes, London
Disclaimer: For your convenience, we have included affiliate links to items which we have found useful. We will receive a commissions from the seller if you purchase through these links. The restaurant is deliberately kept simple to ensure you have undivided attention to indulge in the flavours. The restaurant stretches along the river and has great big windows to reminisce at the slow flowing Thames. … Continue reading Rick Stein – Riverside Seafood Restaurant in Barnes, London
Christmas market and more in Bruges, Belgium – Itinerary & Travel Tips
It is that time of the year again, where the heart of romantic Bruges is turned into a joyous and merry Christmas 🎄 Market. We made our 1st visit last year and have been eager to come back since. As Bruges is only 115km from Calais Eurotunnel, it is a manageble drive on Friday evening after work and you will wake up in this beautiful … Continue reading Christmas market and more in Bruges, Belgium – Itinerary & Travel Tips
Driving weekend from London to Rouen, France – Itinerary & Travel Tips
Rouen, the capital of Normandy region in Northern France, used to be one of the wealthiest cities in medieval times. The richness from those heydays have been diligently preserved and restored in this beautiful city. Joan of Arc, Victor Hugo, Richard the Lionheart, King of England and Duke of Normandy, the Hundred Years War all have significant linkage to this magnificent city. Travel 200 km … Continue reading Driving weekend from London to Rouen, France – Itinerary & Travel Tips
Weekend drive to Lille, France – Itinerary & Travel Tips
Located 115 km or 1.5 hours drive from Calais, 225 km or 2.5 hours from Paris, Lille is great destination for a short weekend driving road trip from London or Paris. It is known as the “Capital of Flanders” and the Flemish influence on architecture, design and art are well preserved in the old town. Disclaimer: For your convenience, we have included affiliate links to … Continue reading Weekend drive to Lille, France – Itinerary & Travel Tips
Road trip weekend in Bay of Somme, France – Itinerary & Travel Tips
What better way to spend the weekend of Remembrance Day (11th November) than to sneak in a road trip to Somme in France. Somme is the setting for numerous battles in World War I. It is also a great place for nature hikes, casual meandering in quaint villages as well as outdoor activities like land sailing, canoeing and riverpath cycling. Somme is 111km or about … Continue reading Road trip weekend in Bay of Somme, France – Itinerary & Travel Tips
Cicchetti – Savouring Venetian Tapas in the Heart of London
Having been introduced to the cicchetti in Venice (click here to read about my trip), we went hunting for it back in London on Halloween night. Cicchetti, or Italian or Venetian tapas are delicious small dishes of culinary obession savoured with friends over a glass of wine or spritz. Our craving was satisfyingly met at San Carlo’s Cicchetti on Piccadilly. A simple dish where the … Continue reading Cicchetti – Savouring Venetian Tapas in the Heart of London
Savouring Venetian cicchetti in the heart of London
Having been introduced to the cicchetti in Venice, we went hunting for it back in London on Halloween night. Cicchetti, or Italian or Venetian tapas are delicious small dishes of culinary obession savoured with friends over a glass of wine or spritz. Our craving was satisfyingly met at San Carlo’s Cicchetti on Piccadilly. A simple dish where the flavours of the tuna were beautifully enhanced … Continue reading Savouring Venetian cicchetti in the heart of London
“Top 5 Must Do” in the city of love, Venice
Beautiful, romantic, mesmerising….flattering words to describe one of the most visited city in the world, but they are all true. Fall in love all over again with the wonder of travels in the city of love with our “Top 5 Must Do”. Disclaimer: For your convenience, we have included affiliate links to items which we have found useful. We will receive a commissions from the … Continue reading “Top 5 Must Do” in the city of love, Venice
Romantic wonders in the city of love, Venice
Beautiful, romantic, mesmerising….flattering words to describe one of the most visited city in the world, but they are all true. Fall in love all over again with the wonder of travels in the city of love. Here are my Top Travel Tips: 1. Go in October – You will appreciate and enjoy Venice much more. The overcrowding from the peak summer months has subside, the … Continue reading Romantic wonders in the city of love, Venice
Blue Glazed Terracotta Pot For My Little Cactus
Loving the plant pot I bought from Anthropologie for my little cactus. I bought the mini-sized one for £6.00, which I thought was pretty good value. It is handmade and handpainted glazed terracotta. It comes in 5 other sizes according to their website: Mini: 8 cm H, 13 cm diameter Tumbler: 13 cm H, 10 cm diameter Low Wide: 9.5 cm H, 20 cm W … Continue reading Blue Glazed Terracotta Pot For My Little Cactus