Coffee In Catalonia Part 4: The Englishman That Went Up A Hill Then Got On Some Fast Trains
It was our last day in Barcelona and we wanted to see it all before our high speed escape by rail. So we did the only logical thing and took the cable car up to the top of Montjuic and lorded it over the magnificent city one last time! Continue reading Coffee In Catalonia Part 4: The Englishman That Went Up A Hill Then Got On Some Fast Trains
Coffee In Catalonia Part 3: Gaudi’s Modernisme Paradise
Our second day in Barcelona was the one that had me well and truly hooked! As we walked from one modernist masterpiece to another we felt increasingly inspired, dreaming of having the money to inhabit one of these wondrous creations. Continue reading Coffee In Catalonia Part 3: Gaudi’s Modernisme Paradise
Coffee In Catalonia Part 2: The Barri Gotic Quarter, The Born & Sant Pere
On our first full day in Barcelona we toured the ancient and inspiring Gothic Quarter before spending the afternoon taking every effort to take the paths least trodden towards the Parc de la Ciutadella Continue reading Coffee In Catalonia Part 2: The Barri Gotic Quarter, The Born & Sant Pere
Coffee in Catalonia Part 1: A Sanity Saving Getaway
Despite an already bountiful year of travel I was desperate to get away again. My hands were trembling with stress more than excitement as we made our getaway from London to the beautiful city of Barcelona. Continue reading Coffee in Catalonia Part 1: A Sanity Saving Getaway
A Cheapskate’s Luxury Weekend in Prague Part 4: The King Of The Castle Plans His Retreat
Our final day in Prague began with an epic Italian breakfast at La Bottega Bistroteka that fuelled us up for a mammoth morning of sightseeing. We started our walk to Prague Castle by crossing the Charles Bridge and heading up the hill to the summit. After a leisurely stroll through St. Vitus Cathedral and the castle complex we took the scenic route back down the hill and through the old town for a locally inspired lunch of sausages and trdelnik.
It was then sadly time to head home in Business Class with British Airways which featured one of the weakest in-flight meals I’ve ever eaten. Continue reading A Cheapskate’s Luxury Weekend in Prague Part 4: The King Of The Castle Plans His Retreat
A Cheapskate’s Luxury Weekend in Prague Part 3: Brunch, Beer And Culture Lost
On our second day in Prague we started the day with one of the most amazing breakfasts we’d ever had at Eska. We needed that delicious food to fuel us through a tough day visiting the various old synagogues in the City. In the afternoon we stopped for a cubist coffee, witnessed a monument to protest, passed the wonderful Lucerna and ended the day at Lokal where we enjoyed some hearty Czech fare for a delicious dinner. Continue reading A Cheapskate’s Luxury Weekend in Prague Part 3: Brunch, Beer And Culture Lost
A Cheapskate’s Luxury Weekend in Prague Part 2: Two Pubs and A Slightly Racist Clock – Yes it’s Prague, Not Brexit Britain…
On our first full day in Prague we explored the city’s beautiful medieval Old Town featuring the famous astronomical clock. After a relaxing pub lunch we crossed the river and spent a wonderful art inspired afternoon at the Trade Fair Palace before returning to the Old Town for a delicious British inspired dinner! Continue reading A Cheapskate’s Luxury Weekend in Prague Part 2: Two Pubs and A Slightly Racist Clock – Yes it’s Prague, Not Brexit Britain…
A Cheapskate’s Luxury Weekend in Prague Part 1: Friday Night in Hong Kong via LHR
It was Friday night and rather than heading home for the week I was heading to Heathrow and more specifically the amazing Cathay Pacific Lounge! After unwinding over Champagne and dim sum we boarded our Business Class flight with BA to beautiful Prague where we spent our fist night in a Suite. Continue reading A Cheapskate’s Luxury Weekend in Prague Part 1: Friday Night in Hong Kong via LHR
A First Class Indian Adventure Part 9: A First Class Farewell
Our trip had finally come to an end, but we had one last luxury to look forward to, a flight home in First Class with British Airways. Continue reading A First Class Indian Adventure Part 9: A First Class Farewell
A First Class Indian Adventure Part 8: A Food Filled Reunion On The Streets Of Mumbai
We returned to Mumbai for the final leg of our Indian Adventure where we met up again with N & G. Join us on a food tour of Mumbai from authentic Maharashtra Malvani cuisine to the street food of Chowpatty Beach and the delicious delights found on the Mohammed Ali Road. Continue reading A First Class Indian Adventure Part 8: A Food Filled Reunion On The Streets Of Mumbai
Fly to Takeover the World 