A change of plans – the expanse of Dungeness

Have you ever heard of Dungeness? Me neither. Which is a shame since this is Europe’s largest shingles area (someone…

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Great places to eat and drink around Kent – Part 1

English food never had the best reputation and I remember some pretty gruesome meals from years ago. But things have…

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Canterbury

Canterbury has seen pilgrims since the Middle Ages. But even before that the Romans were here and the first cathedral…

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Breakfast at Rondell am Cobenzl

On a recent Sunday morning I found myself at breakfast at Rondell am Cobenzl. The restaurant on the outskirts of…

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Breakfast at Westpol

Westpol is a Levantine restaurant that also offers breakfast. On a recent Saturday we sat outside on the terrace. There…

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Whitstable – a day on the north coast of Kent

Whitstable hosts a yearly oyster festival, which takes place in the second half of July. If you are a fan…

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All the flowers of Sissinghurst Castle garden

Sissinghurst Castle garden has, as the name already implies, an exceptional garden. The castle itself was rather disappointing and apparently…

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A visit to Kent – the southeast corner of England

When I had booked my flight to Gatwick I had no idea what would expect me in Kent. Had I…

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