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Review: Llandudno Hostel, Llandudno, Wales – IHUK

TomarHawk Tom — Wed, 15 May 2013 15:00:01 +0000

Llandudno Hostel Llandudno Hostel is a great place to stay for families and backpackers alike. A charming vintage Victorian house, located in the town known as the “Queen of the Welsh resorts” is the humble abode where a comfortable and peaceful nights rest awaits… On arrival at the hosteI was greeted by [...]

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Foodporn Friday: ‘Variety Is The Spice Of Life’… Tasty Indian Fare – Part 6

TomarHawk Tom — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 09:13:52 +0000

Welcome to the last in the Indian based Foodporn Friday for a while. Today’s tasty fare has a slightly spicier tone to it… An unusual dish you might think in India. Why is there “Beef” in a curry? Well to answer that, I was eating this delightful dish in Goa. Goa is a christian [...]

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Foodporn Friday: In Poor’i’ Taste… Tasty Indian Fare – Part 5

TomarHawk Tom — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 09:11:39 +0000

It’s that time again and after a slight hiatus, comes the return of Foodporn Friday! Today I bring you deliciously srumptious and mouthwatering indian fare once again! The good old trusted kebab. Not just any kebab though but Tandoori Murgh Kebab. The combination of spices and lightly tasty charring makes for one satisfying starter [...]

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Recommendations for Rural Central/Eastern Asturias…

Della Moris — Thu, 22 Nov 2012 11:28:00 +0000

Spain is a hot tourist destination with people coming from all parts of the world to visit the country that is known best for its adventurous sporting activity of bullfighting. The capital city Madrid is where bullfighting arenas are always full of excited tourists. Barcelona is another Spanish city that became very famous after [...]

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Foodporn Friday: A Different Kettle Of ‘Karimeen’ Fish… Tasty Indian Fare – Part 4

TomarHawk Tom — Fri, 12 Oct 2012 12:31:11 +0000

Its time for some tasty treats again and this week on Foodporn Friday something smells a bit fishy… yes Karimeen fishy that is. Green Chromide or ‘Karimeen’ as it is called in Malayalam, is a fish that hails from the southern most state of Kerala in India. Karimeen is considered a delicacy in Kerala and [...]

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Backpacking In Singapore? 5 Cheaper Alternatives To Hotels

Peter Lee — Tue, 09 Oct 2012 13:38:37 +0000

Singapore is often characterized as a modern, relaxed and a green city with quality of attractions. But a fallacy that limits the backpackers visit to this Loin city is its high travelling expense. Considered to be one of the costliest cities in Asia, an unplanned visit to Singapore can lead to a hole [...]

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Foodporn Friday: A Hard ‘Kaju’ To Crack… Tasty Indian Fare – Part 3

TomarHawk Tom — Fri, 28 Sep 2012 19:28:30 +0000

Welcomed to Part 2 of today’s Foodporn Friday! Kaju Curry is pretty moreish! Kaju means Cashew Nut and although strange you might think, it is pretty filling and the curry gravy sauce is quite delightful! Served with Chapati this is a tasty alternative to regular veggie or chicken curry! Again try [...]

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Foodporn Friday: Something In Large ‘Dosas’… Tasty Indian Fare – Part 2

TomarHawk Tom — Fri, 28 Sep 2012 15:20:40 +0000

Welcome to the second installment of Foodporn Friday albeit a short one! Yes Dosas! Aren’t they amazing? For those who do not know, Dosa/Dosai (in India) and Thosai (in Malaysia) are a fermented crepe or pancake made from rice batter and black lentils cooked on a flat metal hotplate. Usually this is cooked with oil [...]

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Foodporn Friday: ‘Flash In The Pan’-eer… Tasty Indian Fare – Part 1

TomarHawk Tom — Fri, 21 Sep 2012 21:09:18 +0000

Well as I have seen so many people talking about Food recently on twitter and it was an area that I meant to blog about more on my travels clearly being my other passion besides gallivanting about different countries, I thought it was time to finally get in on the subject now affectionately referred to [...]

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All Good Things Must Come To An End…

TomarHawk Tom — Tue, 07 Aug 2012 06:11:40 +0000

So this is it! It has been a blast! Just over 11 months on the road. Wow can't believe how it has flown by. It seems like only yesterday I was waving my mum and sister off at London Gatwick Airport all set for the Epic adventure of going it solo, backpacking the world. [...]

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