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THE BEST PLACES IN TO GET YOUR BRUGES CHOCOLATE FIX   Chocolates, waffles and beer. Possibly the great triumvirate of Belgium. A country divided on the linguistic lines of Flanders and Wallonia but very much united by three of its most popular products. However, when it comes to Bruges, chocolate reigns supreme. The historic city of Bruges, one of the … Read More

A LONDON CHRISTMAS AFTERNOON TEA BUS WITH BRIGIT’S BAKERY   Afternoon tea and double decker buses. Two things that have always been an intrinsic part of London’s fabric. But what happens if you merge the two together? Especially a themed Christmas afternoon tea? Opening its flagship establishment in the tourist heartbeat of Covent Garden, Brigit’s Bakery has delighted customers since … Read More

CHECKING IN – HOTEL MARTINI, VERONA   With its summer opera festival, the Romeo and Juliet connections and a very rich historical heritage stretching back millennia, there is no disputing the fair city of Verona its place on the must-visit list. Evidently, finding a place to stay that won’t break your budget can be a daunting task. For a very … Read More

NORTH YORK MOORS NATIONAL PARK   Further east in God’s Own Country is the county’s other national park, the North York Moors. Characterized by upland fields of purple heather and lavender in the moorlands and valleys that produce a riot of colour in the springtime. Not to mention one of the other great features is the splendid coastline with countless … Read More

THE BEST THINGS TO DO IN THE YORKSHIRE DALES   God’s Own Country. So goes the description that all proud Yorkshire folk love to remind us of. On the map of the UK, Yorkshire is split into four separate constituent counties relevant to their compass location. North, South, West and East (Riding of) Yorkshire all have their own unique identities. … Read More

TEN GREAT REASONS TO VISIT TRENTO   Located in the mountainous north of Italy, the city of Trento is one of Europe’s best-kept secrets. Capital of the Trentino region and resembling a cultural matrimony of Italy and Austria. Surrounded by the Dolomites, this makes a suitable base to explore a great nature wilderness.