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A Weekend in: Edinburgh – Culture, Kick-offs, and Hidden Corners
There’s something magical about Edinburgh. The Scottish capital has long been a city that mixes history, culture, and an unmistakable buzz – the perfect destination for a weekend away. The cobbled streets, tucked-away cafes, and awe-inspiring architecture provide a backdrop that simply begs to be explored. Whether you’re wandering down the Royal Mile, taking in…
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Hyrox: The Rise of Fitness’ Fastest-Growing Competition
Today’s world is increasingly obsessed with functional fitness and one event is taking the global fitness scene by storm: Hyrox. Described as the ultimate combination of running and functional fitness, the race is designed as a real test of endurance for all abilities. Starting in Germany in 2017, it has now grown into a global…
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Boston: lobsters and landmarks
Boston, Massachusetts: the East Coast’s strange twist on the American dream. A place that doesn’t quite scream “America” in the way a place like Texas might. It’s a little more refined, a little more European – but don’t worry, it’s definitely American. The trip begins, as most trips across the Atlantic do, staring at the…
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The Campaner: ‘utilise their Spanish heritage to create community’
It’s a Friday night. The temperature is finally improving, granted slowly and very temperamentally, but it is England so what can you expect. Your friends have already begun jet-setting around Europe in their summer escapades. So, what do you do? Book a dinner reservation, cross your fingers and hope it transports you to a distant,…
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St. JOHN, Smithfield: ‘Back to basics British cooking’
White-washed walls and white tablecloths that somewhat fittingly resemble the backroom of a butcher, St. JOHN restaurant in Smithfield is a spot I’d recommend to anyone in a heartbeat. Heartbeat is an ironic choice of word for this specific restaurant as it abides by the infamous ‘nose to tail’ philosophy.
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Cinque Terre: The Famous Five of Italy
A time-capsule of Italian summers gone; Cinque Terre is the ideal summer destination. Consisting of five 13th century fishing villages, all sporting pastel coloured houses, both pebbled and white-sand beaches and each accompanied by the freshest Italian seafood. Cinque Terre truly is an unsullied find. As the harsh reality of Autumn is fully under way,…
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Things You’ll Never See In Venice
(A Londoner’s observation:) A fat gondolier Santander Cycles Tweed suits Delays on the District and Circle lines Deliveroo drivers Congestion charge Nicola Sturgeon, Jeremy Corbyn, Boris Johnson or Sadiq Khan Greggs Ubers Pearly Kings and Queens Double decker bus Cheeky Nandos © S R D HILL
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Filmmaking of the future?
Ambiguity rides on the future of the film industry, as casts and crews have, along with the rest of the world, adapted to the impact of COVID-19. With the introduction of extra safety precautions, temperature tests, quarantine and social distancing, one would assume that the film industry has pressed pause on filming and productions, in…
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Darrio Cecchini: The Mad Butcher of Panzano
As lockdown lifts and the world adapts to a new ‘normal’, I have found myself reflecting on the magnitude of recipe successes and failures that we have all experienced over the past months. Sourdough, banana bread and attempts at Pret’s chocolate chip cookies are just a few of the trends that seem to have been…
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THE COVID-19 BAR (Drinks Menu)
Quarantine has seen the eruption of many new hobbies; be it running, baking, meditation or even perfecting your headstands. However, the revitalising of one particular hour of the day has been a personal highlight. Cocktail Hour. “Is it too early to drink?”, “When is ‘too early’ to drink?”, “Do these rules even still apply?” Questions…
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