Over the past couple of years, I have learnt you do not always need to pay a fortune to enjoy Michelin Star food. Whilst it is a lovely experience to dine from a taster menu, it can get pricey especially once you add in drinks …
The Grand Hotel Eastbourne sits on the East Sussex coast and is often referred to as the “Palace of the Sea”. Just over 3 hours from Leicester, we booked this break as soon as we saw the weather forecast for the coming week (mid-September). The …
The Cotswolds covers a huge area and has so much to offer. As you drive into Cotswolds you will notice the houses change from brick to Cotswolds golden stone making everything so much brighter and prettier. Even the plants look vibrant against this stone backdrop. …
Southampton is the port many cruise ships depart from in the UK. Little did I know this city had so much more to offer. Beaulieu We were attending a car event in Beaulieu on a Sunday so Kev & I decided to make a weekend …
Car Road Trips are great and a nice way to explore many untouched places. The car group Kev is part of has some knowledgeable and experienced tourers. That is lucky for us because they plan and we just follow. It is always hard to get the …
I recently got invited to a virtual liquor tasting event thanks to The Hague and Van Kleef. Over the lockdown having virtual drinks has been really fun and I have learned so much more about wine and the history of gin, originally Jenever. After having …
I love cooking and I can probably list a few dishes that I have made, inspired by different countries however I thought it would be more exciting to travel by plate within Leicester, my hometown. Leicester is very cultural despite never winning the city of …
Leicester has a new addition, a modern hotel based in the heart of the city centre. A stones throw from Highcross, the newly developed Waterside and the upcoming Great Central Sqaure, Novotel is in a prime location. I don’t live in the town centre and …
