Monthly Archives: October 2018

Groningen, Holland

Groningen A gastro Heaven   I could have arrived at London’s Southend Airport some early ‘o’ clock to start my trip to Groningen in northern Holland, but why do that when I could have a comfortable night right next to the airport at the Holiday Inn?  Dining at the 5thfloor 1935 restaurant on a fine

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Quito: Ecuador

Quito Ecuador   Getting to Quito the capital of Ecuador takes a little while but it’s worth it.  This South American gem is 12 hours away from Europe by plane but a million miles away in so many other ways.  The 40 min journey from the airport gives a hint of what to expect. Snow capped

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