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Where to Eat in Abergavenny: Restaurants We Spotted Around the Town Centre

Samuel J TanAbergavenny, Eat, Local Food & Drink, Location, Travel, Wales 0

Abergavenny has a food reputation that arrives before you do. Long before we stopped there on our way through Wales, the town was already on the map for food lovers, most famously because of the Abergavenny Food Festival, which takes place annually on the third weekend of September. The next festival is scheduled for 19 […]

Cafés in Abergavenny: Coffee, Cake and Easy Stops Around Town

Samuel J TanAbergavenny, Cafés & Coffee Shops, Eat, Itineraries & Day Trips, Location, Travel, Wales 0

Abergavenny is the kind of town where coffee is never far away. When we stopped there on our way to North Wales, we quickly realised that this was not just a place for a quick leg stretch and a takeaway drink. Abergavenny has the easy confidence of a proper Welsh market town: busy streets, independent […]

A Morning in Abergavenny: A Beautiful Welsh Market Town Worth Stopping For

Samuel J TanAbergavenny, Buildings, Business, Collections, Destinations, Location, Travel, Wales 0

On our way to North Wales, with Trefor and Snowdonia ahead of us and the Isle of Anglesey planned for later in the trip, we decided to break the journey in Abergavenny. It was still early to mid-morning when we arrived, the kind of time when a town is just beginning to show its rhythm: […]

Jars Meze in Bath: A Warm Greek Welcome Hidden in the Heart of the City

Li-ling OoiBath, Eat, Local Food & Drink, Location 0

Just a short stroll from the Roman Baths and Bath Abbey, Jars Meze brings the warmth and generosity of a Greek family table to Northumberland Place.

Sarisa Indian Kitchen, Beaumaris Review: Our Much Needed Curry Stop After a Day in Snowdonia

Samuel J TanAnglesey, Eat, Location, Restaurant Reviews, Wales 0

After a long day of driving, walking, sightseeing and exploring Snowdonia and Beaumaris, there comes a point when another sandwich or plate of fish and chips simply will not do. That was exactly how we ended up at Sarisa Indian Kitchen in Beaumaris on a late Sunday afternoon

Yum Yum Thai Bath Review: A Late-Night Dessert Stop for Thai Sweets

Samuel J TanEat, Local Food & Drink 0

Sometimes, the craving is not for a full dinner but simply dessert. That was exactly the case on a Saturday evening in Bath. We were looking specifically for Asian desserts and had some time to spare, so we decided to make a little mission out of it and see what the city had to offer.

Pho Exeter Review: Vietnamese Comfort Food in the Guildhall

Samuel J TanEat, Exeter, Location, Restaurant Reviews 0

In the middle of Exeter’s Guildhall Shopping Centre, just off Queen Street, Pho Exeter brings the flavours of Vietnam to the city centre.

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Istanbul Restaurant Exeter Review: Turkish Meze and Mixed Grill on Sidwell Street

Samuel J TanEat, Exeter, Location, Restaurant Reviews 0

Just a short walk from Exeter city centre, Istanbul Restaurant has quickly built a strong reputation. With ratings of 4.9 on Google and 4.8 on TripAdvisor, we were curious to see if it lived up to the praise.

Nala Not Just Noodles: A Taste of Hong Kong on Whiteladies Road

Samuel J TanBristol, Eat, Location, Restaurant Reviews 0

Nala Not Just Noodles brings a slice of Hong Kong café culture to Bristol. Positioned at Unit 8C, Clifton Down Shopping Centre, Whiteladies Rd, Clifton but accessible only from the outside, this bright and vibrant eatery stands out especially on a Sunday evening when many of the Shopping Centre shops are shuttered but nearby restaurants […]

The tRIBe Spa at Lanelay Hall in Talbot Green, South Wales

Li-ling OoiLifestyle, Location, Travel, Wales 0

As I travelled down the M4 on a grey, wet, blustery January day heading towards Talbot Green in South Wales, the only thing that kept me going was the thought of a perfect rejuvenation. And of course, catching up with the most generous friend who booked the spa treat.