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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

Astronomy and Astrophotography

The Dwarf Mini and it’s adventure in Peru and Bolivia, including one of the darkest places on earth!

Attractions

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

Attractions

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

Alberobello

Alberobello, Italy – A picture post card town full of Trulli homes

Food

Takayama, Japan and Shirakawa-go – A stunning part of this country

Costa Rica

Pachira Lodge, Tortuguero, Costa Rica – Jungle Wildlife at its best

Jorvik Viking Centre, York – “Fascinating …. definitely worth the visit”

AttractionsfiftyfourandcountingOctober 11, 2016

I’m sure I visit the Jorvik centre many many years ago. It has changed for the better. The “ride” back through time showing the Jorvik village as it was thousands of years ago really is well done. You literally will see the houses that they live and work in, the games they played the food…

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HotelsfiftyfourandcountingOctober 11, 2016

Holiday Inn Express London – Golders Green North – “Fab location at a great price”

I stayed here last year and found both the staff and quality of hotel to be great. It was clean and…
MediterraneanfiftyfourandcountingOctober 11, 2016

Isis Hotel and Restaurant, Swinton – “Great food, fabulous pianist on a Thursday night”

The food was great, tons of flavour and really a delightful Italian menu. Something for everyone including my mother in law!…
BritishfiftyfourandcountingOctober 11, 2016

The Walled Garden Bistro, Preston – “Just love this place”

If you’re looking for a lovely meal and bistro style night out, then you’ll not be disappointed. This is a great…
HotelsfiftyfourandcountingOctober 11, 2016

London Marriott Hotel Maida Vale – “Great Hotel let down by the heating”

This is a really nice hotel, with lovely staff at reception. Our room was pleasant, smart and clean… but we ended…
St PetersburgfiftyfourandcountingOctober 11, 2016

Alla Tours, St Petersburg – “Well organised, flexible and thoughtful”

I can understand anyones fear of booking a tour other than the ships tours when confronted with mixed and conflicting advise…
IndianfiftyfourandcountingOctober 11, 2016

Spice Essence, Kirby Lonsdale – “So good, the head chef of the hotel we stayed at recommended it!”

Got to say that this hidden away gem down the rear of an alley in the town centre of Kirby Lonsdale…
HotelsfiftyfourandcountingOctober 11, 2016

The Whoop Hall, Kirby Lonsdale – “For what we paid … It was adequate.”

With some money spent on the hotel this could be a super place. This was a groupon deal and for what…
BritishfiftyfourandcountingOctober 11, 2016

The Frozen Mop, Mobberley – “Thought if try this place again…”

The last time I visited here it was disastrous, but today I found the food, the service and general ambience to…
BritishfiftyfourandcountingOctober 11, 2016

Guy’s Thatched Hamlet – “Still great character, worth a visit.. but needs some attention”

I have been here many times… almost always by boat. Guys is on the Lancaster canal and a great place to…
Middle EasternfiftyfourandcountingOctober 11, 2016

Armenian Taverna – “Quality food in a warm atmosphere”

The food here was lovely, perhaps a little more attention to presentation but all in all made for a lovely reasonably…
HotelsfiftyfourandcountingOctober 11, 2016

Worsley Park Marriott Hotel & Country Club – “Wonderful”

This is a delightful hotel… one of those rare major city hotels that feels welcoming, spacious and clean. There is nothing…
ChinesefiftyfourandcountingOctober 11, 2016

Pacifica Cantonese, Eccles – “Exceptional food and service … Genuine 5 stars!”

You would have to be without taste buds not to appreciate this wonderful food. The presentation, the blend of unique flavours…
BritishfiftyfourandcountingOctober 11, 2016

The Woodside, Worsley, Manchester- “Great Restaurant, but felt like cost cutting on the food side of things”

This is my third visit with friends to The Woodside. I love the decor, the very attentive staff and the general…
HotelsfiftyfourandcountingOctober 11, 2016

Mercure London Watford – “It’s ok .. Certainly not the best place”

Don’t get me wrong but the hotel is dated in some parts. Our corridor is obviously updated and more modern. To…

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