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Great English wines for the holidays recommended by Sam Weatherill, award-winning sommelier at Etch
One of the top sommeliers in the UK, Sam Weatherill, shares his favourite selections of English wines for holiday feasts.
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Five Glasgow hotels for every kind of traveller
From solo stays to glamourous packages, here are five Glasgow hotels and accommodations that suit the needs of any traveller. For a glam getaway … House of Gods The first thing you notice when you enter the House of Gods is the giant, sparkling disco ball above your head. This glam-themed hotel opened in Glasgow’s Merchant City earlier this year and offers various “Rockstar” packages that spoil guests with welcoming Prosecco bottles, chocolate boxes (courtesy of Hotel Chocolat), complimentary bar tabs, late check-ins and even an emergency, late-night milk-and-cookies service. Because why the hell not? Aside from the warm-gold chandeliers and light sneaking through the wooden window shutters, the lobby’s…
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etch. by Steven Edwards proves that quality food and affordability can coexist
From fine, marbled meats to organic, sustainable produce, we know that fine dining costs, but quality and affordability is possible, and chef Steven Edwards nails it in his Brighton & Hove restaurant, etch.
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Experience the English countryside with Forest View Glamping
Tucked away from the narrow, winding roads and rolling hills of the English countryside is the quirkiest and most colorful Airbnb in the county of Dorset, feast your eyes on the Marrakesh Yurt.
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Exploring England’s Brighton and Hove
As far as English destinations go, none other is like the City of Brighton and Hove. The seaside town in East Sussex is vibrant, friendly, and filled with culture - old and new. And only less than 50 miles south of London, it's no wonder Brighton and Hove is one of the most beloved getaways in England.
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10 unique bars in London you have to visit
What's a better way to enjoy your London visit than by going out for a pint? Bars and pubs are a staple in the U.K, and the best part is that there are dozens of great spots to try all around the city. Here are 10 of my favorite places in London for a quality drink and experience.
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The Yome Away from Home: Welcome to the Honeysuckle Tea House
After two years of adjusting to the COVID-19 pandemic and a freezing, sporadic winter in 2021, it's no wonder we're yearning for an outdoor escape. Thankfully, on the winding roads of Chapel Hill, North Carolina, lies the sweetest getaway. Welcome to The Honeysuckle Tea House.
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A last-minute, irresponsible, glorious trip to Bath
I drove to Bath on a last-minute whim, and I have no regrets. After a quick, four-day trip in the U.K. with my friend Megan, it was time to go home. She was ready to leave. I was ready to never go back. But I was scheduled back at a job that grossly undervalued its employees. As time grew closer to my departure, I kept feeling that it wasn’t my time to leave yet. I landed at Heathrow less than a week ago. Why rush back home to a job that finds you replaceable anyway? “This is a rare opportunity. Nothing is tying you down yet and you have goals…
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Finding Solace (& Great Food) in Aberystwyth
I'll be honest, I didn't know much about Aberystwyth before my visit. Hell, I didn't know it was a town until my close friend, Fred, mentioned he used to work near the seaside town. Fred died of cancer in 2020. Ironic, of all things that year. I was devastated, but he left behind a marvelous trail of memories and treasures for loved ones to find. Aberystwyth, Wales is one of them.
