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Walking through the countryside, the low growing shrubs parched from the summer's sun, the scent of thyme is released into the air as we brush past. The abandoned village of Akrilia comes into view. The now exposed caves that were once homes look ancient. Yet it was only a few decades ago that some 700 people lived here – lived, married, bore children, laughed, cried and gossiped with the neighbours – just like any other village in Greece. Read more...

With more Indian Restaurants in London than in the whole of Mumbai and Delhi combined, it’s no surprise that you can find some damn fine curries in the capital of what is, after

all, a nation of curry lovers. As I stroll up Brick Lane, a street well-known for being jammed packed full of curry houses, the smell of spices.. cumin, cardamom, turmeric… soon have my mouth salivating, despite all the wonderful food I’ve already eaten this morning on a walking food tour of London’s East End.

My day started just before 11 in Spitalfields Market where I met my fellow foodies and my Eating London guide, Emily. With tummies rumbling due to skipping breakfast (thank goodness), we set off on a journey through historic London. Interspersed with tales of Jack the Ripper, poverty and rejuvenation,

a fabulous tour followed, taking in the best food establishments in the area, all selected for their excellent, authentic cuisine, history and importance to the community. Read more....

Hiking Santorini

Images of Oia, iconic Santorini, bright, white and blazing in the sizzling sunshine. See more...

Eating London

My day started at a very civilised hour when Kathrin, from Santorini Experts, picked me up at 11.30 in the morning and off we trundled to Oia, where we had half an hour to explore the pretty harbour before catching the boat to the neighbouring island of Thirassia..

Santorini was once one round island formed over many years by a series of volcanic eruptions but around 1630BC an eruption so great disgorged such a vast volume of magma that the island collapsed in on itself forming a caldera that filled with sea water. Read more...