Where do I begin with the beautiful BoTree Hotel in London? New to the Hilton collection, we used points to test drive this jewel of a property in the Mayfair neighborhood of London. The day started with a glass of champagne in the light and airy lounge and exchanged a brief chat with the front…
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Make Devonshire’s Sticky Toffee Pudding at Home
If you can’t get to The Devonshire in Soho, bring it to yours, precisely what we did on New Year’s Eve. After scouring the internet for Devonshire recipes or dupes, without much luck, I managed to find their sticky toffee pudding recipe, an absolute treasure! Ina, I love you, but this ensures that I’ll never…
A Delicious Birthday Bash at Heard Burger
Celebrating a the start to another trip around the sun, brought a warm, easy day in London, strolling around Christmas markets, and just taking in the festive time of year. We landed at Heard Burger in Borough for a quick bite before crossing back across the river. After reading about a reasonably priced burger by…
Discover St. Michael’s Manor in St. Alban’s: A Hidden Gem in the UK
On our return home, the Gentleman decided to introduce me to a new town and I am so glad he did as St. Alban’s might be one of my favorite UK town’s I’ve had the pleasure of meeting. A stunning cathedral, darling inn, the oldest pub (one of four) in the UK, and a bustling…
Dining Experience at The Pied Bull, a Newton-le-Willows Pub
Not going to lie, had to Google what a Pied bull is (color markings it turns out), but we went to this bustling pub for a bit our only night in Newton-le-Willows. Lured by the prospect of a resonable prix fixe menu after a long travel day, we made a reservation. A normal action for…
Discover Newton-le-Willows & The Kirkfield: Essential Stop for Travelers
Aside from the nauseous part of the winding single lane roads of rural Scotland and England, I can’t imagine a more lovely way to spend an autumn day with the one you love. When a midway point is needed for a rest and some sustinence, please note that Newton-le-Willows is quite an adorable checkpoint for…
An Honest Review of Pizza Punks: Worth the Hype?
After doing some recent pizza topping recon for a home project, I came across the UK’s top pizza lists (who knew that was a thing!) and was introduced to Pizza Punks in Glasgow as a top spot. Coinciding with an overnight in the city, they were launching a new menu and offering pizzas as buy…
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…
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…