It came as a surprise to find out that there was an enormous upside to arriving in Edinburgh at four in the morning, over 13 hours later than planned.We had finally arrived at Waverly Station on the overnight train called the Caledonian Express. With not a black taxi in sight, Kate and I walked up [...]

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Neapolitan-style pizza has been heralded the world over for being the true pizza, however, those who’ve been to Naples know that no two pizzaioli (pizza chefs) make the same pizza. In short, there is no one authentic Neapolitan-style pizza, though many will argue otherwise. To discover which pizzaiolo’s pizza is your favorite, there’s no other [...]

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Cherbourg
If you’re in search of a tranquil atmosphere for a break from your hectic schedule, Cherbourg is ideal for you.
Catching the cross channel ferry from Portsmouth Port at 8am can get you there before lunchtime and you can travel back in the evening the following day. As a passenger you will pay very little for [...]

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One of the many pleasures of travelling is to try out local produce and specialities of the area you’re visiting. Not only can you guarantee it’s at it’s freshest and best but there’s something about the food, wine and ambiance of any region that makes a harmonious whole and never seems quite the same when [...]

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While they may have no running water and smell bad, the public pissoirs are a part of everyday life in Amsterdam. Public pissoirs have been added on the streets in an effort to curb the “wild pissing” problem which is considered to be one of Amsterdam’s top annoyances. There are two types; the original green [...]

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