Well-situated in New Town, I’ve enjoyed a few work stays at Eden Locke in Edinburgh, a far cry from the Beckett Locke of Dublin. A small lobby with a buzzing coffee scene, small bar, and lovely, well-kept apartments, it is a refuge after a long day at the office. As a bonus, the suites have…
Month: June 2025
Exploring the Fun of the Guinness Brewery Tour
I’ll drink a beer approximately once a year, and let me tell you that beer is never a Guinness (luckily they do a lager too). The Gentleman on the other hand…loves those dark, creamy pints. Of course, I joined him on the Guinness tour, but I didn’t have high expectations. I’m happy to report that…
Beckett Locke: A Disappointing Hotel Experience in Dublin
After spending many a decent work trip (with a little fun attached) at the Eden Locke in Edinburgh, we opted to try Beckett Locke in Dublin. The main reason was price. The second reason was that it had a washing machine and would be helpful in the middle of a long trip for The Gentleman….
Delicious Pub Lunch at The Black Horse Clifton
Just a quick bit of British food porn to fuel today! After a local recommendation from The Gentleman’s father as a great pub of his younger years in the area, we stopped by the Black Horse in Clifton for a bite of pre-wedding lunch. Having missed dinner the night before, we arrived hungry, ready to…
Updated Travel Guides for Your Next Adventure
Between a medical leave from work, wedding planning, and now this unplanned sabbatical, I’ve had a lot of time to move around. My travel guides will show the way! A friend recently told me she didn’t realize that my guides stayed updated- they do! I’ve updated them all with the latest and greatest as well…
A Taste for Travel: Venice
Updated June 2025 TREATS TIPPLES TASTE REST VISIT
A Taste for Travel: Miami
Updated June 2025 TREATS TIPPLES TASTE REST
A Taste for Travel: Edinburgh
Updated June 2025 TIPPLES Hoot the Redeemer: Perennial favorite for it’s basement bar imaginative vibes and mixology cocktails (and ice cream machine!) Panda and Sons: One of the literal best bars in the world hidden in a panda themed barbershop. It will make sense once you go. The Virgin Hotel Bar: Excellent interior design, but without the…
A Taste for Travel: Paris
Updated June 2025 TREATS La Grand Epicerie: Extensive upscale food hall and grocery with a truly impressive pastry case. Popelini: Choux pastry delights filled in a wonderful array of sweetness. TIPPLES Hotel de Crillon: My go-to bar when dressed for an occasion. Classically modern music and cocktails with excellent people-watching. Little Red Door: Consistently one…
A Taste for Travel: London
Updated June 2025 TREATS TIPPLES TASTE REST VISIT WHAT’S NEXT?