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  • P&O Iona Food Guide – Main Dining Rooms

    P&O Iona Food Guide – Main Dining Rooms

    The author shares their recent cruising experience on P&O’s Iona, visiting Hamburg, Rotterdam, and Bruges. They review the main dining restaurants, emphasizing excellent service and delicious meals, though noting issues with breakfast temperatures and food waste. Suggestions for improvement include consistent table assignments and reducing wasteful practices. Read more

  • Back from Our Adventure!

    Back from Our Adventure!

    The Taste Trekker shares excitement about returning from a memorable cruise, exploring Hamburg and Bruges, with plans to post detailed reviews and travel inspirations soon. Read more

  • Brick Borrow: A Lego Borrowing Scheme

    Brick Borrow: A Lego Borrowing Scheme

    The author reminisces about childhood Lego play and discovers Brick Borrow, a subscription service allowing borrowing sets. This saves money—only £80 spent versus £450 retail—and offers flexibility in enjoying various Lego builds. Read more

  • Morning Magic: Discovering Josie’s

    Morning Magic: Discovering Josie’s

    Josie’s in Romsey offers a delightful breakfast experience with a cozy atmosphere and diverse menu options, including classic British dishes and American favorites. The food is well-prepared, the service attentive, and the value exceptional, earning them the Golden Trekky Award. Read more

  • A Culinary Voyage: Tasting Our Way Through Iona & Europe

    A Culinary Voyage: Tasting Our Way Through Iona & Europe

    Jake, known as The Taste Trekker, shares his excitement about embarking on a cruise aboard P&O’s Iona. They plan to explore culinary delights in Hamburg, Rotterdam, and Bruges while reviewing onboard dining options. Read more

  • Our Gourmet Gauge Rankings

    Our Gourmet Gauge Rankings

    This blog post provides an overview of restaurant rankings based on the Gourmet Gauge, where a perfect score of 25 earns The Golden Trekky award. Notable entries include Makars Mash Bar with a perfect score, while several others have scores ranging from 18 to 24, providing a comprehensive list of dining experiences. Read more

I’m Jake

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