Fiona Maclean

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The White Lion, Aldeburgh

Fiona Maclean

Rainbows, Sea and Fishermen in Aldeburgh: Although Aldeburgh is only an hour and a half drive from East London, I ...

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Marzamemi and Sicilian Tuna Fishing

Fiona Maclean

Marzamemi – tranquil after the end of the Mattanza: Despite my aspirations as a food and travel writer, I knew ...

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Wine Tasting at Tenuta Dei Fossi, Sicily

Fiona Maclean

Tenuta Dei Fossi, Sicily: My recent trip to Sicily included just one trip to a vineyard.  And, I suspect I ...

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Ricotta and Caciocavallo Cheese

Fiona Maclean

Donnafugata and Artisan Cheese Making in Sicily: Arriving at Donnafugata after dark is stunning – driving to the top of ...

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Chocolate from Modica:

Fiona Maclean

Bonajuto Artisan Chocolate from Modica It would be tempting to say the first sight of Modica in Sicily, from up ...

Tuscany Revisited

Fiona Maclean

Tuscany revisited: No, I haven’t been back yet, but I’ve been writing a bit about my recent travels and it ...

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Palm Trees and Sandy Beaches – The English Riviera

Fiona Maclean

An Introduction to the English Riviera: I’d never heard the term ‘English Riviera’ till I met some of the Visit ...

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Orient Express – British Pullman

Fiona Maclean

The British Pullman – Orient Express: What would be your idea of the ultimate in luxury travel?  A cruise?  A ...

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Chateau Des Vaults, Savennieres

Fiona Maclean

Introduction to the wines of Savennieres. For me, this entire trip was a demonstration of the passion of winemakers and ...

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Tuscany – Castles and Cuisine – Gaioli in Chianti

Fiona Maclean

Hotel Castello di Spaltenna, Gaioli in Chianti – Tuscany: Someone asked me what the best meal I had eaten in ...