Inever expected to find an Indian afternoon tea near me, let alone one that made my mouth water as much as Urban Tandoor’s. I’ve only ever come across an Indian afternoon tea in London, but this Bristol Indian restaurant’s ‘classic’ afternoon tea is a true hidden gem. Karis first heard about the afternoon tea on via the restaurant’s Insta account (which well worth a follow by the way; their nod to Squid Game was brilliant!). Speaking to the owner Sujith during my visit, I discovered that the idea for the Indian afternoon tea actually came about as an April Fool.…

Our review of the recently opened Bath Townhouse Coppa Club, found in the centre of one of England’s most beautiful cities! Many of you will have read my review of our visit to the Coppa Club Bristol, which is based in Clifton, one of my favourite areas of Bristol. Well, when a new Coppa Club restaurant opened in Bath, I jumped at the opportunity to go and check it out. Despite visiting on a Tuesday and the restaurant only opening the previous month, The Bath Townhouse Coppa Club was surprisingly busy and had a really nice vibe. The welcome was…

Discover why Tuscany’s Hotel Byron is the place for those who want to see and be seen… Italy is an ideal summer destination for travellers all over the world. Food, art, and romance are just a few of the factors that make Italy beautiful. However, those who search for the finer things in life will find some additional luxury and sophistication in the town of Forte Dei Marmi. Immersed in the affluent town is the Hotel Byron, offering everything from a comfortable bedroom with suave décor to fine dining experiences at the hotel’s restaurant. Staying at Hotel Byron You will…

Our Ivy Asia afternoon tea review will show you that it’s possible to find a delicious Asian-inspired afternoon tea in London. If you’ve ever tried to get an afternoon tea abroad, you might find that many places put their own, locally-inspired twist on the tradition. For example, Keri’s favourite ever afternoon tea is still the Singapore Heritage Afternoon Tea at Clifford Pier. However, if you’d rather not journey so far, you can still get a delicious Asian-style afternoon tea in little old London. Picture this: You’re sitting in the corner of a restaurant, the June afternoon sun beaming down on…

When it comes to picking somewhere to have high tea on Penang island, visitors are spoilt for choice. From elegant hotels to cute hilltop cafes, there’s something for everyone… High tea, also known as afternoon tea (and I use the term interchangeably in this post), continues to be popular across Asia. Whenever I travel to the region I always look for somewhere new to check out, and have ticked off some beautiful afternoon tea spots in cities including Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur, Siem Reap and Singapore. I’ve now visited Penang several times, and although I haven’t been able to try every…

When travelling across Italy by train, be sure to spend four days based in Perugia. Here’s why… Rome to Perugia My Italy rail trip started life as a two-destination adventure – Rome and Perugia – but quickly snowballed into something much bigger: the background for this change of plan can be found in the first instalment of this series. As a result, my arrival into my second destination didn’t mark the end of my journey but rather a staging post for further travels. But I’m getting ahead of myself… first there’s Perugia to explore. What to do in Perugia –…