Month: Jun 2016

  • North Devon is a special place. I’ve lived here most of my life and in terms of natural beauty, it’s hard to beat. We get our fair share of rain, but that’s why it’s so green and lush – as you can see. I’ve lost count of the times that I’ve roamed these hills and…

  • If you ever find yourself in historic and beautiful Arundel, at the bottom of the main street on the right, you will discover not one but two Italian restaurants. In fact, two restaurants in one. Now that I have sufficiently piqued your attention, I will explain. What you’ve got, rather cleverly, are two dining experiences…

  • Standing at a crowded Euston Station today, it made me think that life is a succession of journeys. Some literal and geographical, and some metaphysical and emotional. I guess our direction of travel is really important – it should always be ultimately forward. Today, I literally travelled to the post-industrial town of Blackburn. I discovered…

  • On the corner of both Lisle and Wardour Street in London, just tucked inside Chinatown, you will find Waxy’s Little Sister. And in case you were wondering, it’s an Irish pub. A curious name I hear you cry! Well it refers to the Waxy O’Connor bar across the road – which I guess must be…