trip musings – Page 5 – A Taste for Travel

Elysium Hotel- Paphos

We recently enjoyed a few nights at the absolutely gorgeous Elysium Hotel in Paphos. Everything about the hotel was just top- from the luxurious rooms (and their glorious aircon), to the overly welcoming staff, to the perfect sunset terrace, to the sprawling breakfast buffet. Really, this hotel exceeded our expectations and we were only sorry…

Review of The Fox & Pheasant Gastropub in Chelsea

Number 98 on the world’s best gastropub’s list is The Fox & Pheasant in Chelsea. Staying not so far away, we landed a Thursday night reservation and were greeted with a walk through a charming neighborhood to said neighborhood enjoying drinks in the street on a lovely summer night. Based on this, we thought the…

Avoid This Hotel: Mornington Kensington

This hotel, part of the Best Western group, brings thoughts of an essential rebrand, “Worst Western.” I hate to complain, particulars for a very short last minute city break where cheap and cheerful was the theme, but honestly this hotel was horrendous. I called to inquire prior to booking about a safe and was assured…

Eden Locke: The Perfect Edinburgh Work Stay

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…

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…