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  • The Northern Europe Cruise Round Up

    The Northern Europe Cruise Round Up

    This post welcomes readers from the P&O Cruises Facebook group, offering a collection of port guides for Hamburg, Bruges, and Rotterdam. It also promotes an Etsy store for travel itineraries and encourages engagement through comments. Read more

  • Food Review: Cookieboy

    Food Review: Cookieboy

    Cookieboy in Dublin offers an exciting variety of cookies, from decadent chocolate to vegan options. With a warm ambience, friendly service, and remarkable quality at reasonable prices, it stands out as a must-visit destination for dessert lovers. Read more

  • Four More Food Finds That Deserve A Spot on Your List

    Four More Food Finds That Deserve A Spot on Your List

    The review covers four eateries, including Fika in Chilton Polden, which offers a decent breakfast bap but an underwhelming milkshake, scoring 37/50. Fabrica de Pasteis de Nata in Malaga and Nata 7 in Funchal excelled with their pastel de nata, both scoring 41/50, while George & Dragon’s festive burger impressed but was let down by… Read more

  • Four Food Finds That Deserve A Spot on Your List

    Four Food Finds That Deserve A Spot on Your List

    Four eateries were reviewed: It’s A Trap in Dublin, which offers tasty cinnamon rolls but lacks ambience; Salt in Cake in Alicante, praised for its cinnamon rolls and atmosphere; Santagloria, also in Alicante, with decent food; and Xurreria in Barcelona, known for churros but disappointing chocolate sauce. Read more

  • Northern Europe Cruise Guide: Amsterdam

    Northern Europe Cruise Guide: Amsterdam

    A couple passionate about cruises are preparing for a Northern Europe adventure in February. They plan to share blog posts featuring each port’s attractions, dining options, and personal experiences throughout their journey. Read more

  • The Gourmet Gauge Scoreboard January MEGA Update

    The Gourmet Gauge Scoreboard January MEGA Update

    Over the past year, we have reviewed more than 100 restaurants, cafes, bakeries, cruise ship venues, and ice cream parlours through our Gourmet Gauge scale. The full scoreboard, categorised by venue type, is accessible on our blog, with monthly updates planned. Read more

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