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Scotland

Scotland

So what to do when you have free time in the uk?  Once you get bored of being a tai tai at least. Go visit the highlands.  So with visions of brave heart in my mind, off I went. This is braveheart territory. Ok, and 

The Square

The Square

So, as promised here is a bit more detail on how I stuffed my face while in the UK on my most recent trip. First up, was The Square.  A two Michelin star affair. Amuse bouche of mozzarella in tomoto puree. Followed by watercress soup and a 

Returning to the British Isles

Returning to the British Isles

In the midst of my Japan adventure, I returned to London for an all important appointment.  And no, I’m not getting married, it much more important than that.  I had a date with the the UK Border Agency to renew my visa. I know you 

Wagu beef – Kutani

Wagu beef – Kutani

So my friend was eager to try out some japanese beef. So was I.  Its been a while since I’ve been to teppanyaki.  Teppanyaki is a recent style of Japanese cooking which involves cooking food on a massive plate in front of the customers. You 

Hakodate – Samurai, castles and cheesecake

Hakodate – Samurai, castles and cheesecake

So, after we left our big mouthed (in many senses of that word) friend in a comatose state with the grannies in the park, we went off to see the castle. The star shape wasn’t just for aesthetics.  It was actually designed so that any attacker