Cefalú, Sicily – One of Italy’s crown jewels
Wherever I go, no matter where I am, I try to understand the character, charm and people of a city, all of which makes it unique. Even my own city that I love, Manchester, has these characteristics. So when we recently stayed in Cefalù we had the opportunity to feel the pulse of the town,…
Greater Manchester Mounted Police – Impressive and Neccesary
It’s one of the first things for me that springs to mind when I think of crowd control, Mounted Police. I…
When a sample sized paint pot turns out not to be a sample!
We’ve recently been refurbishing our lounge. It was dated and with a growing family, we were ready for a change. 25 years…
Granola, Picasso by Spicewayuk – A top deluxe product in its class
I’m definately not a morning person. I sort of slumber out of a deep sleep these days, forcing myself to leave…
Alberi del Paradiso, Cefalù – A hidden gem in the crown of Sicily
We were drawn to Sicily for a wedding and took the opportunity to head to Cefalù for a few days break.…
Hop-on, hop-off bus, Palermo, Sicily – Fastest way to see the city
In most cities around the world these days you’ll find a “hop-on, hop-off” bus tour that follows a specific route, allowing…
Trattoria Carppacio, Palmero, Sicily – Great food and value considering its location
5 mins from our hotel we came across a delightful, quaint restaurant located down a side alley. Honestly, I thought the…
Federico II Central Palace Hotel, Palermo, Sicily – a central location with a minimalist twist
Sicily, it’s a place that is not readily on my radar and a location that makes me think about Mafia, pasta…
Bellisimo Bistro, Burnley – Definitely not what we expected!
We were on our way to Gawthorpe Hall and decided to stop for a bite to eat based on local Tripadvisor…
Grand Pacific, Manchester – An explosion of flavours bound with atmosphere
It’s been a long time since we last visited Grand Pacific located at the top of King Street, Manchester. We had…
“Rags”, Hope Mill Theatre – A stunning musical that follows in the footsteps of ‘Fiddler on the Roof’
What a performance! We visited Hope Mill Theatre in Manchester last week to see an incredible performance of Rags. What a…
Spicewayuk- Fancy Fish herbs give this white fish extra flavour
White fish on its own with no seasoning is really bland, but when I had the opportunity to try out Spicewayuk’s…
Brexit – my solution for what it’s worth.. and I’m not happy about my conclusion!
So the country is divided. One half wants to leave the EU and the other wishes to remain a part of…
La Tasca, Trafford Centre – Surprisingly good food and great service
Eating out these days means that standards must be kept consistent, especially if you are visiting the Trafford Centre which I…
Odeon Cinema Trafford, the filthiest cinema I have ever been to, but who’s responsible? Customers or Management?
My wife and I recently visited the Odeon Cinema at the Trafford Centre to see Green Book. We chose this cinema…
