Chilterns Walks With Pubs: Circular Beaconsfield Walk

Country Walks In The Chilterns

Looking for Chilterns walks with pubs? This circular Beaconsfield walk takes you through beautiful countryside and ends at the oldest pub in the country.

You may think the life of a travel blogger is all about jet-setting to far off lands, but sometimes it’s amazing exploring places much closer to home.

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A Day Trip To Oxford

View of Radcliffe Camera from St Mary The Virgin Tower, Oxford

From exploring the city’s history, to great shopping and restaurants, this travel guide will help you plan your day trip to Oxford.

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REVIEW: The Artichoke Restaurant, Amersham

Smoked haddock with radishes, beetroot and horseradish cream at The Artichoke, Amersham

The Artichoke has consistently been rated as the best restaurant in the Amersham area. After an impressive experience in January, I couldn’t wait to sample their autumn menu.

Amersham’s old town offers a range of dining options. Along with upmarket coffee house The Grocer, chain restaurants Cote, Prezzo and Ask, and several historic pubs, there’s a gourmet neighbourhood offering – The Artichoke.

The Artichoke, Amersham
The Artichoke, Amersham

Chef Patron Laurie Gear and his wife Jacqueline opened the Artichoke in 2002. The restaurant focuses on high quality, beautifully presented seasonal dishes, served with a dash of magic. I visited on a weekday evening to sample the seven-course autumnal tasting menu (with wine pairings). But first… a glass of rosé champagne to kick off a very special dining experience.

The menu at The Artichoke, Amersham
The menu at The Artichoke, Amersham

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Best Cafes To Work From In London

Swallow Coffee Shop, Shepherd's Bush, London

Searching for the best cafes to work from in London? No doubt you’ll need  Wi-Fi, power, good coffee and a relaxed but focused atmosphere. So which places would I recommend?

Hurrah for being self-employed! More and more people in London are swapping conventional offices for a digital one. From freelance writers, bloggers and video producers to website whizzes, online marketers and sales gurus, there’s a whole new type of productivity that comes from not being chained to a desk staring into space. The same space you stared into yesterday, and the day before that.

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