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There are many differences between the UK and Peru, and these are just a few

PerufiftyfourandcountingJune 2, 2026

On our first day sightseeing in Miraflores and Barranca, my wife and I took the modern bridge over the highway from Barranca to Miraflores. This is a relatively new link between the two areas, allowing pedestrians and cyclists to move freely between them. There was an eerie calm the first morning, but that was because…

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Coffee shopsfiftyfourandcountingJune 21, 2021

Thyme Out, Grange-over-Sands, Cumbria – a Greek coffee shop the Greeks would be proud of.

We arrived in the North of England and took a detour to Grange-over-Sands. It’s located on the North side of Morecambe…

BritishfiftyfourandcountingJune 21, 2021

Manor House Restaurant, Oxen Park – Good food in a remote location

A short drive from our accommodation in a Newby Bridge stands Oxen Park. You can reach it down the narrowest of…

BritishfiftyfourandcountingOctober 15, 2020

The Bridge, Prestbury – Probably the Best Fish and Chips I have ever had!

Just had lunch in The Bridge in Prestbury, Cheshire on a chilly but sunny day with my wife. We were determined…

AmsterdamfiftyfourandcountingMarch 17, 2020

The Avocado Show, Amsterdam – Probably the Freshest & Healthiest Meal I have ever had!

Prior to the global shutdown, Amsterdam’s culinary scene was buzzing with great restaurants, bars and coffee shops, but there was one…

AmsterdamfiftyfourandcountingMarch 11, 2020

Vlaamsch Broodhuys, Amsterdam – A Delightful lunch in this Rustic Bakery

To be honest having tried to find somewhere to have lunch in the Joodaan area of Amsterdam proved more difficult that…

BistrofiftyfourandcountingJanuary 22, 2020

The Grosvenor Pulford Hotel and Spa by Kasia – A delightful weekend retreat that lacked empathy

Just occasionally you need a break .. a rest to recharge, de-stress and spend time with the person you love. Choosing…

BistrofiftyfourandcountingMay 12, 2019

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…

FoodfiftyfourandcountingMarch 29, 2019

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…

FoodfiftyfourandcountingMarch 26, 2019

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…

BritishfiftyfourandcountingJanuary 28, 2018

Dearden Tea Rooms, Haslingden – Quirky tea rooms with great food

Lancashire boasts an enormous amount of well known landmarks, such as Blackpool Tower, the Lancashire Railway and Rossendale’s outdoor ski slope…

BuryfiftyfourandcountingJanuary 26, 2018

Dooties, Bury – a family gem in an unlikely location

It’s an unlikely location to find a restaurant where little parking exists, where the road is narrow and situated at the…

BistrofiftyfourandcountingJanuary 14, 2018

Crowded House, Heap Bridge, Bury – And I can see why!

Had lunch with friends in this lovely quirky little place on the main road on the way into Bury. Already Whitefield…

FoodfiftyfourandcountingJuly 30, 2017

Wow! Even I’m impressed!

In May I wrote an article “I’m no green fingers but..” Today I return to my garden to check on the…

FoodfiftyfourandcountingJuly 29, 2017

Croma, Prestwich – A draft with good food

When my oldest friend Simon recently paid us a welcome visit we decided to go out for a local bite to…