Montevideo wasn’t a city we knew much about when we pencilled it into our South America itinerary. It was a name whispered in passing, a promise of calm after the chaos of São Paulo. Two nights felt just right—enough to taste its rhythm without rushing through its soul. Getting There: A Premium Economy Gamble We […]
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Lonely Planet calls São Paulo “one of the coolest cities on the planet,” and honestly, we couldn’t wait to see if it lived up to the hype. Getting There: The Journey Before the Journey Our adventure began with British Airways, flying Manchester → Heathrow → Rio de Janeiro. Predictable? Yes. Stress-free? Not quite. We were
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Maricarmen is a Pop-Up Tapas Bar at 7 Murray Street, Ancoats, Manchester. It’s been there at Cocoa Cabana for most of 2023 but we only found out about it in November.
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Every year my mum and I have an annual “mother & daughter trip”. This years chosen location was the compact and friendly capital city of Wales, Cardiff.
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We had ummed and ahhed about going to Erst for about five years. Even though the restaurant is just two blocks away from where we live in Ancoats, Manchester.
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Image Courtesy of https://www.themidlandhotel.co.uk/ There’s something deliciously indulgent about sipping cocktails at Midland Hotel on a Wednesday night. Manchester’s grand dame of hospitality, The Midland, is all marble, history, and quiet opulence—a place where time seems to slow down just enough for you to savour the moment. The bar itself feels like an oversized conservatory,
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Some culinary experiences feel fleeting, like catching the last rays of summer before dusk. That’s how it felt when we learned ONDA pasta bar would soon leave Exhibition at the end of July. But fortune favoured us: their new venture at New Cross promised a tasting menu launch, and at £30 a head, we didn’t hesitate.
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Where Wanderlust Meets Aviation Obsession There’s a running theme to our travels – my husband’s love affair with planes and the art of flying. When we plan a holiday, it’s not just about the destination; it’s the intricate choreography of flights, seats and lounges that sets the rhythm of our adventure. Our journey to Canada
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Rolling into town Stratford-Upon-Avon was a place I had visited a number of times during my childhood. For this trip, I skipped the usual touristy stuff and had a chill night away with my mum and a good friend. No major plans, just catching up and eating well. We arrived around lunchtime, and straight away,
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