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Fifty Four and Counting

Fifty Four and Counting

Blogger, Photographer, Writer – just a good old honest opinion of restaurants, products, services and life in general

Author: fiftyfourandcounting

Being over 54 gives you a different perspective on life around you. As a lifestyle blogger, I say it as I see it. That simple. I review places to go, things to do, places I've been to, products and my take on life surprises.

Stonehenge, Salisbury – Probably one of the world’s most famous sites

AttractionsfiftyfourandcountingDecember 1, 2024

We visited Avebury, in the Southwest of England, which is probably one of the most famous and significant world heritage sites. It’s called Stonehenge. Stonehenge is the world’s best-known ancient stone circle, lying at the heart of one of the richest archaeological landscapes in Europe. Built around the same time as the Great Pyramid in…

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AttractionsfiftyfourandcountingNovember 25, 2024

Lacock, National Trust – A delightful quintessential village

Over towards the southwest of England, not far from what the locals call “Baarth”—Bath to a Northerner like me—is the gorgeous…
AttractionsfiftyfourandcountingNovember 24, 2024

Biddulph Grange Garden, Staffordshire – The quirkiest garden I have ever visited

We often travel up and down the M6 motorway, the link between the North and South. However, on a recent trip,…
AttractionsfiftyfourandcountingNovember 4, 2024

Frameless, Marble Arch, London – I’ve never been immersed in famous art like this

The tube system certainly made it easy to get around the capital and to get to Marble Arch, where, in the…
BritishfiftyfourandcountingNovember 3, 2024

Oslo Court, St John’s Wood, London – Traditional dining in a block of flats! Not what I was expecting.

Lords Cricket ground and the famous Abbey Road studios are located in St Johns Wood, an affluent North London location that…
ManchesterfiftyfourandcountingOctober 28, 2024

MODS, Prestwich – Who would have thought that eyewear could be this impressive

One year ago a new retail ‘studio’ opened up on Bury Old Road, Prestwich, Manchester called MODS. The social media, the…
FoodfiftyfourandcountingOctober 27, 2024

Bhaji Pala, Gatley – Authentic vegan Indian cuisine in a relaxed atmosphere

As a child I grew up in South Manchester and often visited the Tatton Cinema in Gatley. Today It has been…
FoodfiftyfourandcountingOctober 22, 2024

The Spärrows, Manchester – Food and Atmosphere – a well-kept secret

I’ve lived and worked in Manchester all my life. There are those places in any city that you just don’t generally…
CountriesfiftyfourandcountingJuly 3, 2024

The UK General Election 2024 – we’re about to have change!

I’ll remember 2024 with despair! In all my years, I have never been undecided about where I will cast my vote.…
Celino San MarcofiftyfourandcountingJuly 3, 2024

Da Zio Gianni, Celino San Marco – I was not expecting such a great Italian Pizzeria

Celino San Marco is home to the famous DuePalme winery. I don’t know for sure but I would not be surprised…
CountriesfiftyfourandcountingJuly 2, 2024

Villa Neviera, Celino San Marco, Puglia, Italy – A room fit for a King

Lecce could be described as the capital of Puglia in Italy, located in the country’s heel. It’s a busy city with…
ItalyfiftyfourandcountingJune 27, 2024

Lecce, Puglia, Italy – Baroque architecture, Olive Oil, Wine and Ceramics

Right in the centre, towards the bottom of Italy’s heel, is an area of Puglia rich in vineyards, olive groves, ceramics,…
BasilicatafiftyfourandcountingJune 24, 2024

Le Malve Cave Retreat, Matera, Italy – Luxury and indulgent hotel room in a cave!

Our recent trip to Italy was at the same time that the 2024 G7 summit took place in Borgo Egnazia (Fasano)…
BasilicatafiftyfourandcountingJune 23, 2024

Matera, Italy – An incredibly Sassi city where life has continued since the stone age

Our trip to the heel of Italy took us to the region of Puglia. It’s the area in the heel that…
Brindisi AirportfiftyfourandcountingJune 22, 2024

EcoVia, part of AutoVia, Italian car hire – I was not expecting a car like this

We had booked a break in Puglia, Italy and arranged our car hire via Booking.com The price of the car we…

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