If you're heading to Athens this summer, then here's a ready-made map that you can use as a layer in Google Maps: bit.ly/2018AthensMap Athens is a big city - and this map is a mere starter-for-10 for places to visit. It has some of the worthwhile museums, a few restaurants, bars, cafés and a beach bar... Continue Reading →
During my time in London (some seven years), I averaged some 5,000km a year on two wheels. Many thought I was crazy cycling in a megalopolis like London. Maybe. In time for #WorldBicycleDay I thought I'd share how I stayed alive, because it is a wonderful city to see on two wheels. London has changed immensely over... Continue Reading →
Travel Light (and don’t forget dry socks) This is probably the most important advice of all. Do a fully-packed test walk before you go - say, along the Thames. If you can’t walk 10-15km easily without getting annoyed - then you’re carrying too much. Let go… let go… focus on essentials. For example, if you’re... Continue Reading →
Sometimes you need to cook for 20+ with only a few hours to spare. What to do? Here are six dishes that scale easily... and are not very time-sensitive (unlike a soufflé). A kitchen with two ovens is recommended. As are good sharp knives (say, from Wüsthof, Zwilling - or a good Japanese Santoku). Plus one, or ideally... Continue Reading →
By no means a complete list; a mere collection of tried and tested ideas... Books Πατάκης / Bookstore Patakis goo.gl/maps/VNLv7w52hoG2 Massive selection in Greek, small selection on other languages - worth a browse. Booktique goo.gl/maps/jiKhQgEr3r22 Small select selection of books in a variety of languages - as well as cards and other paraphernalia. Great service... Continue Reading →
Visiting Copenhagen for a few days? Say, for a conference - but also have some time to read, write and think? Here are some ideas... First, sort out the stationery Viking 1914 Pencil manufacturers turned suppliers for the creative class. You won't regret a visit to this well-assorted shop on Store Kongensgade. And there's a reasonable... Continue Reading →
Walk along South Bank - and stop at the new Tate building for the view There's usually an pop-up xmas market up near Royal Festival Hall - and then keep going and explore four distinct fixtures: Borough Market - where the well-to-do middle-class hangs out. That said, Monmouth is hard to beat. And if you... Continue Reading →
Espresso Great Coffee - exceptional - and run by an incredibly knowledgeable chap - take the time to have a chat Klostergade 32 H, 8000 Aarhus C, Denmark Bill's Coffee - nice little cafe with a take-out window to the street Vestergade 58, 8000 Aarhus C, Denmark Street Coffee - (one of several - all... Continue Reading →
Pie & Ale - Big selection of both in this hideaway 1 & 2, The Hive, 47 Lever St, Manchester M1 1FN Pieminster - Manchester outpost of this Bristol-based piemaker 53 Church St, Manchester M4 1PD
Lupo Caffè Italiano - run by an Italian chap, serving up great espresso Moving (check address on website) Grindsmith Media City - bright open space near the BBC 5-6 The Garage, MediaCityUK, Salford M50 2BS Grindsmith Pod - right on the water Victoria Bridge St, Salford, Manchester M3 5AS
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