Exploring London’s epic attractions would be a lot easier if it wasn’t for the limitless supply of delicious distractions. The zingy jalfrezis and peppery steaks,…
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Exploring the gastronomical and cultural delights of the best cities in Europe. From Barcelona to Paris, Rome to Krakow, you’ll find it all here!
Take a stroll along South Bank and discover all the best bits of London, in one place….. There are two Londons. There’s the hipster, grimy,…
Leave a CommentA local tennis club that became an international icon, Wimbledon is all about getting into the community spirit…… Wimbledon is not what you might imagine.…
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Perched proudly on the River Neckar, Heidelberg is a secret world of Rapunzel towers and Quasimodo rooftops, says Ben Holbrook I’m not entirely ashamed to admit…
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After more nights of debauchery than I care to remember, this is my inside guide to the very best bars and nightclubs in Barcelona! It’s time to go loco…
8 CommentsMy good friend – and East London local – Matt Lindley, escapes the daily grind and falls in love with Regent’s Canal…. Getting a bike…
1 CommentMummified hands and Jesus’ favourite coffee cup, Ben Holbrook discovers that Valencia is unfathomably ancient… I’ve just spent a beautiful sunny evening wandering the sun-kissed…
Leave a CommentOn first inspection it feels like Valencia, Spain’s third largest city, is a blend; a cocktail of classic Madrileño style with the palm-tree-aromas of Barcelona. I…
Leave a CommentExploring a world of different cultures on the streets of London, it’s easy to forget where you are sometimes…. A chest-pounding Egyptian beat gathered a small…
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Grey-haired hikers rule the Surrey countryside. Their stuffed backpacks and ski-pole walking sticks bulk them up like wealthy Ghostbusters. Where are they going? What do…
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More manageable than London, and more beautiful than Cambridge, Oxford’s the England we’re all looking for….. A jodhpur-clad girl rode confidently through the traffic on a reconditioned retro racer.…
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Camping on the Gower Peninsula has become a holy grail for many adventurous Brits looking to escape to the rolling waves and hills. Being brought…
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UPDATE: I moved back to Barcelona! Click here to see my latest guide to the best restaurants and tapas bars in Barcelona! As much as…
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Written for FromBarcelona.com > Original post available here For those of us who have spent an extended period in Barcelona, the city never really leaves…
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In a last-ditch attempt to give his mother-in-law, Ana, a taste of authentic London, Ben Holbrook heads to Columbia Road Flower Market, where the bellowing…
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Ben Holbrook discovers a peaceful haven away from the London chaos, only to be greeted by another kind of crazy. Living in London, or near London as…
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As I write this I am sitting in La Latina, Madrid, the capital city of Spain. The warm summer breeze flows gently through the rustic…
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“Take an hour for lunch and be back here ready for the dinner rush,” David told me. Luckily I had my board in the car. I…
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After living in Barcelona for 5 years I have compiled a list of my “Best Things to do in Barcelona”! It’s fun, grimy and ESSENTIAL!
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Liya is a friend of mine from Barcelona, she’s always out taking pictures of the city and I wanted to share them with you. This…
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Visiting the Amalfi coast has always been a dream of mine and I had been obsessed with the idea of spending some time there since…
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I heard about Richmond Park when I was just a kid. Everyone always talked about this amazing giant park in the middle of London –…
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