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I’m in Bombay at the moment visiting family. We went for a drive and stopped along the way to get some pan. The pan wallah we spoke to today was kind enough to let me take some pictures of him at work.
But what is pan? Find out here:
http://lustfortravel.squarespace.com/lustfortravel/2011/2/13/pan-wallah-a-lesson-in-making-pan.html
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Sun, sea and fab cuisine in Sardinia Sun, sea and fab cuisine in Sardinia
I escaped to Sardinia recently to stay on a family farm and be treated to wonderful home cooked food, made from the farm’s produce, untouched beaches and glorious sunshine. The Agriturismo Marongiu is an absolute gem:
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The abundant wares of Brixton Market The abundant wares of Brixton Market
When you think of Brixton, a number of images and associations could come to mind. It’s played host to riots, David Bowie was born there and one its streets, Electric Avenue, was the first in London to boast electric lights. For me, it’s the melting pot of cultures that come together in the markets around Electric Avenue.
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Thatched cottages, 17th century market halls and golden limestone villages. Where in the world am I?
Find out here: http://lustfortravel.squarespace.com/lustfortravel/2011/1/5/happy-new-year-from-chipping-campden.html
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Classic French dishes served up at the Parisian Bistro Saint Ferdinand Classic French dishes served up at the Parisian Bistro Saint Ferdinand
This Parisian restaurant is situated in the very posh 17th arrondissement and ticks the following boxes: great bistro food, quality French wine and slick service.
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Found! Paradise in the Med at this chambre d’hote. Found! Paradise in the Med at this chambre d’hote.
We hit the French Riviera this summer but wanted to stay somewhere low key. So i did my research and stumbled across Les Restanques, a lovely B&B in Bandol.
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Cycling in Burgundy and a little wine tasting too… Cycling in Burgundy and a little wine tasting too…
One of the best ways to experience the Bourgogne is by cycling through the vines and villages that produce the region’s world famous wines. I cycled through the Cote de Beaune this summer and discovered a glittering hotel de ville and the perfect spot to do a degustation of Burgundy wines.
There’s more here:
http://lustfortravel.squarespace.com/lustfortravel/2010/12/1/cycling-in-burgundy-with-a-little-wine-tasting-for-good-meas.html
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My favourite place for vintage shopping in Paris My favourite place for vintage shopping in Paris
I love shopping for vintage in Paris: it’s chic, it’s cheap, it’s lots of fun. There’s a handful of stores I visit regularly. One has a spiral staircase, one is so cavernous I can spend hours in there and in the other Bretons have their very own section.
Read up on them here:
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Villa Borghese: Art In A Roman Garden Setting Villa Borghese: Art In A Roman Garden Setting
When in Rome… visit this centuries old, sparkling white villa to dose up on spectacular Bernini sculpture, 3rd century AD Ancient Roman mosaics and paintings by the masters.
My fave is a sculptural ode to greek mythology Bernini started when he was only 24. Read more here:
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Where To Go For Wine And Cheese On A Foggy Tuesday Night In London? Where To Go For Wine And Cheese On A Foggy Tuesday Night In London?
This cavernous, candlelit wine bar is rumoured to be where Winston Churchill stored his wine during WWII and held secret cabinet meetings.
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