recommendations & rants (tips, links and reviews)

David John Butchers - My Guilty Oxford Pleasure

November 16 2009 , Written by thediversetraveller Published on #butcher, #David John, #meat, #Oxford, #Oxford covered market, #pantry, #Pies, #Recommendations & Rants (tips, links and reviews), #sausages, #shop

I love a good meat pie, particularly steak and kidney. And I don't think there is a better pie maker than David John Butcher, located in the Oxford Cover Market, Oxford. David John Butchers used to be two next door businesses, the Oxford Pantry and the...

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Revival - My Guilty Oxford Pleasure

November 12 2009 , Written by thediversetraveller Published on #accessories, #clothes, #fashion, #Ola Fagbohun, #Oxford, #part two clothing, #Recommendations & Rants (tips, links and reviews), #recycle, #Revival, #shopping, #shopping behaviour, #student

I know this is a travel blog not a fashion one, but I just have to share with you one of the treasures I've found while studying in Oxford. Revival on St.Clements St - a quaint boutique that sells recycled fashion. i.e clothes, shoes and accessories you...

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Trust your intuition when networking online

November 5 2009 , Written by thediversetraveller Published on #couchsurfing, #Diverse Traveller, #experience, #facebook, #Online, #Recommendations & Rants (tips, links and reviews), #safety, #Skype, #travel, #women travellers

Around Easter I joined couchsurfing.com, a volunteer-based worldwide network connecting travellers with members of local communities, offering free accommodation and/or advice. I was on a mission to travel as many times as possible with my very limited...

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Tracy Demarest recommends ...

October 12 2009 , Written by thediversetraveller Published on #Book, #DiverseTraveller, #DiverseTraveller.com - Women Who Travel, Write, Snap & Share, #recommendation, #Recommendations & Rants (tips, links and reviews), #Review, #road trip, #Road Warrior Princess, #Tracy Demarest, #travel, #travel book, #women

"I stumbled upon Simple Rules For The Road Warrior Princess while looking for travel books on Amazon.com, and boy what a treat! It's an inspirational guide for women to get them to take a road trip. It motivates you to embark on a journey whether it's...

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Jules Beard recommends ...

October 9 2009 , Written by thediversetraveller Published on #Andalucia, #Brazos Abiertos Casa Rural, #DiverseTraveller, #DiverseTraveller.com - Women Who Travel, Write, Snap & Share, #Jules Beard, #La Alhambra, #Patio festival, #rants. spain, #recommendations, #Recommendations & Rants (tips, links and reviews), #travel, #traveling, #travelling, #tripadvisor, #women travellers

Brazos Abiertos Casa Rural in Andalucia "I visited a great casa Rural in Andalucia, Brazos Abiertos Casa Rural. As a woman travelling alone it was simply perfect. I hired a car at Malaga airport ... very easy and motored to Iznajar about 50 minutes north...

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Review of Best Western Robert Treat Hotel, New Jersey, USA ...

September 30 2009 , Written by thediversetraveller Published on #Best Western Hotel, #black women travellers, #hotel, #New Jersery, #Ola Fagbohun, #Ondolady, #Recommendations & Rants (tips, links and reviews), #travel, #travellers, #woman travellers

After eight days in Canada, Ronke and I headed to New York. New York hotels are hideously expensive, so after a quick search on TripAdvisor, I found the Best Western hotel in nearby New Jersey. Here's my review: “OK hotel with indifferent staff ” Sept...

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Review of Arise N Shine B&B Toronto Canada

September 14 2009 , Written by thediversetraveller Published on #accommodation, #AriseNShine, #B&B, #Canada, #Ola Fagbohun, #Recommendations & Rants (tips, links and reviews), #Toronto

Accommodation: AriseNShine B&B Toronto Period of stay: September 5th to 8th, 2009 Source: TripAdvisor Visit was for: Leisure Cost: CAD$99 (approx. £60) Would you recommend this hotel? Yes Overall ratings for this accommodation: 4/5 Review: AriseNShine...

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Tasting Istria - pig to pršut

May 28 2009 , Written by thediversetraveller Published on #Istria Istra Croatia wine food meals family diverse " Konoba Morgan" Batelina fish seafood "Konaba Astanga" Blue "Peter Poletti" Teran Malvazija prust "Toncic Farm" restaurant Motovun Truffles Konaba, #Recommendations & Rants (tips, links and reviews)

The weather on our third day was a disappointment, after the previous day reminded us that Summer was on it's way. The heavy rain that followed us from Livade to Buzet ruined our day, the day we were due to go truffle hunting. As we were having lunch...

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Tasting Istria - signature food and wine

May 26 2009 , Written by thediversetraveller Published on #"Konoba Astarea" Istria Istra Croatia "Nino Kernjus" Brtonigla Buje food wine supa grappa čripnja peka Malvazija Poletti "Peter Poletti" "monk fish" meal Teran Chardonnay "Cabernet Sauvignon" "ola Fa, #Recommendations & Rants (tips, links and reviews)

We were warmly greeted at Konoba Astarea by chef Nino Kernjus . Konoba Astarea is a traditional inn run by the Kernjus family, located in the small village of in Brtonigla, near Buje. Nino Ker njus O nce again, slo w-cooking took place , as our meals...

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Tasting Istria - from sea to plate

May 22 2009 , Written by thediversetraveller Published on #Istria Istra Croatia wine food meals family diverse " Konoba Morgan" Batelina fish seafood "Konaba Astanga" Blue "Peter Poletti" Teran Malvazija prust "Toncic Farm" restaurant Motovun Truffles Konaba, #Recommendations & Rants (tips, links and reviews)

Next on our gastronomical tour was the tiny fishing village of Banjole, specifically the small tavern “Batelina”. T ravel bloggers ready to eat. Batelina is a seafood restaurant owned by chef David Skoko. Soon after sitting comfortably, our table was...