Dad is a fan of fried chicken and he tried out an American diner style restaurant in Central London. Could a humble diner deliver good buttermilk fried chicken? Find out here
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Travel review: Airbnb Belltown, Seattle
Dad grew up through the home computer revolution of the 80s and through the birth and growth of the internet. However, he’s not really an early adopter with even his parents beating him to be first to get an email address and a mobile phone
Dad was therefore late to the Airbnb world. He had heard about it but hadn’t used it before last summer’s trip. He decided to try it out when central Seattle prices turned out to be rather prohibitive
Basically, Airbnb allows users to rent out their private dwellings to other users. Airbnb carefully screen all users for safety purposes, using IDs like passports and driving licenses to confirm that the user is a real person. So, you will need some time up sign up. Once your ID had been verified, you can hire out your property or rent a property on the site from other Airbnb members
The Airbnb website is a joy to use. It’s quick and responsive with maps scrolling and updating quickly and smoothly Continue reading
Dad reviews River Cottage Canteen in Winchester
Dad and ‘future mom’ tried out Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall’s restaurant in Winchester. So, was the TV chef’s place any good? Find out here
Travel review: Seattle Tacoma International Airport
Affectionately known as SEATAC by locals, the airport is located about 10 miles south of downtown Seattle
Dad and I love watching the landing as the plane flies over the complex series of islands and waterways which surround the area. It’s always verdant and green, a lovely reminder of the wonderful nature that surrounds the city
Unlike London’s Heathrow Airport, there’s a sense of space around SEATAC due to its development outside of the city limits. The main terminal building has 4 concourses with 2 satellite terminals, all connected by a rail shuttle system if you don’t fancy walking
Dad reviews Restaurant A Wong in London
Dad and ‘future mom’ ate at Restaurant A Wong recently when they went to watch Wicked at the theatre. See what they made of the food here
Travel review: Seattle
Continuing my reviews of my trip to the USA last summer with dad and ‘future mom’, we flew from New York to Seattle with JetBlue
If dad and I had to live in the USA, we would choose the Bay Area. There are many reasons but one of the top ones is the proximity to water. We’ve always felt an affinity to water and the Bay and Pacific Ocean lend a calming air to the city
In many ways, Seattle reminds us of San Francisco because it’s right by the water. In fact, in some ways, it’s prettier because it’s greener due to the rainfall, whereas northern California can become very brown in the summer. On the flipside, the weather in Seattle is meant to resemble rainy London with harsher winters
Dad reviews Franco Manca in Wimbledon
Dad’s not the biggest fan of pizza generally. So, what would he make of Franco Manca, which is now quickly franchising across London from its original location in Brixton Market. Find out here
Travel review: USA west coast v east coast
As travellers with a serious case of wanderlust, dad and I used to wonder why so many Americans didn’t have a passport. However, when we started to travel around this vast country, we started to understand that it is a country of so many vistas, so many climates and so many contrasts
There are so many different places to explore within the USA that there’s no need for Americans to leave their own borders. As dad and I traveled more in the USA, we’ve come to appreciate the nuances and character if the different areas of the country
The east coast is closer to the UK and most Brits would probably be introduced to the USA with a visit to East Coast destinations like New York or in our case, Orlando. Yup, dad and I are definitely big kids!
Dad reviews Kyoto Kitchen in Winchester
Dad and ‘future mom’ tried the business set lunch at Kyoto Kitchen. See what they thought of the food here
Travel review: JetBlue
After a lovely time in New York, dad, ‘future mom’ and I flew to the west coast
Our favourite airline overall is Singapore Airlines for their modern planes and top class service. However, JetBlue is a close second favourite
JetBlue is regarded as a budget airline, which makes it even more incredible. Dad and I are used to the European model of budget airlines, where they charge you for literally everything extra. In return for cheap flights, you’re expected to put up with minimum standards in return
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