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Cusco, Peru – the original capital of Peru

Antigua Casona San BlasfiftyfourandcountingJune 17, 2026

Our time visiting Machu Picchu was over, and we began our journey from Aguas Calientes Train Station to Ollantaytambo. The train was late, the station chaotic with people everywhere, but we met our Latin Routes representative, who led us to our driver. Our two hour drive from Ollantaytambo train station to our hotel in Cusco…

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LimafiftyfourandcountingMay 30, 2026

Lima, Peru – It has 36 political parties! No wonder they have problems.

Situated on the West coast of South America where you find the Pacific Ocean and just below Ecuador, you’ll find Peru.…

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…

FoodfiftyfourandcountingMarch 12, 2024

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

The five and a quarter hour journey went quickly from Hiroshima to Takayama via Nagoya. The first part of the journey…

CarsfiftyfourandcountingSeptember 26, 2023

Funchal, Madeira – Unspoilt, Green and Full of Character

This month, we left on time from Manchester International Airport on an EasyJet flight to Funchal, to the island of Madeira.…

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…

AmsterdamfiftyfourandcountingFebruary 28, 2020

Moeders Restaurant, Amsterdam – Most likely the most motherly restaurant ever!

We arrived in Amsterdam for a weekend break and on our first night decided to try this well reviewed and off…

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…

BritishfiftyfourandcountingNovember 22, 2019

Dakota Bar & Grill, Manchester – Wow! I was not expecting this in Manchester!

I’ve heard great things about the Northern Quarter of Manchester. In fact the entire city seems to be on a roll.…

CountriesfiftyfourandcountingJuly 16, 2019

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…

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…