When I talk to friends about cities we’ve visited, travel guide pleasantries are usually trumped by conversations about food. More than ‘Which tourist spot is the best?’ we’ve discussed (and debated) food experiences, ie cities with the best food markets and where to find the best oysters/gelato/steak, the most unusual…
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“I came to London. It had become the center of my world and I had worked hard to come to it. And I was lost.” - An Area of Darkness, VS Naipul The Olympic Games have come and gone along with the tourists, the easy underground travel and the meager sunshine.…
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I like restaurants with simple menus because it’s easier to order. It would usually take me 15-20 minutes to decide what I want, another 5 minutes contemplating whether it’s really what I want and another 5 minutes wondering if I should change my order (even when I’ve already checked the…
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