The Neptune, Hunstanton
A biggish birthday (they’re all big numbers now…ed) saw us lodge at The Neptune, Hunstanton, a Michelin starred restaurant with rooms much beloved by some dear friends. We’re here for […]
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Aja Moli, Palermo
First proper day in Palermo. There are a lot of what we would describe as ‘projects’ here. Derelict, rotting property everywhere. There’s a very smart shop on Via Vittorio Emanuele […]
A Figlia d”o Marenaro, Napoli
Today was the National Archaeological Museum. Armed with our ‘Artecard 365 Lite’ (worked a treat) we started our long-delayed – eleven years! – exploration of Pompeii’s treasures. And my, well […]
The Cottage in the Wood, Braithwaite
A special occasion necessitated this return visit. Fiftieth wedding anniversary. Yes, we didn’t know the numbers went that high either. After a riotous postponed fortieth party, this time we went […]
Hawnby Stores and Tea Room, North Yorkshire
A place long beloved by walkers around Hawnby and the North Yorks Moors. Hawnby Two Hills – a classic walk. Not too strenuous, glorious countryside and a welcoming pub at […]
The Kirkstyle Inn
So, what did the Romans ever do for us? Hadrian’s wall for one. A masterpiece of construction, not only in its day but even now. Completed in six years, our […]
The Auckland Project Tapas Bar
We’ve never really been to Spain much, apart from Barcelona a couple of times, and Majorca (which doesn’t really count – beautiful though Sóller is). So, this September – before […]
Homestead Kitchen Goathland
It seems more and more London chefs are finding their home in the north, perhaps escaping from the madness (and cost) of southern/city prices, rents, rates, staffing shortage (hello Brexit […]
Murano – 50 Glorious Years [Month 1]
So, 2024 sees the remarkable, almost unheard of celebration of 50 Glorious Years of marriage of the deadly duo behind this blog. Married so long ago it was before we […]
Edinbane Lodge, Skye
Of course, we could have gone to the Three Chimneys (that old Skye favourite) or Loch Bay, the new Michelin Star in the north of the island. Or even Scorrybreac, […]
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