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1 week ago | idealmagazine.co.uk | Joseph Gann

Here’s a claim made with absolutely no research preceding it: Bruton may well have the tightest concentration of Michelin-regarded restaurants per square mile anywhere on the planet. Forget Baiersbronn, Nara or our very own Aughton. For this tiny parish of under 3’000 residents, Bruton is a big draw where restaurant tastemakers and really posh folk escaping London (often the same person, quite frankly) are concerned. We’re going to be honest here, we needed a hook.

1 week ago | idealmagazine.co.uk | Vicky Clifford Sanghad

Welcome to Bordeaux, France’s undisputed wine capital and arguably the world’s most coveted destination for serious oenophiles. This UNESCO World Heritage region produces more fine wine than anywhere else on earth, from legendary Left Bank Cabernet blends to ethereal Right Bank Merlots that have been making collectors weep tears of joy (and bankruptcy) for centuries. But here’s the thing about Bordeaux that might surprise you: it wasn’t always known for its culinary prowess.

1 week ago | idealmagazine.co.uk | Vicky Clifford Sanghad

Liverpool sprawls along the Mersey’s storied banks, each cobblestoned quarter telling its own tale of maritime commerce and musical revolution. Where dockers once unloaded exotic cargo from distant shores, a new generation of chefs now imports culinary traditions from around the globe, transforming warehouses into temples of taste.

1 week ago | idealmagazine.co.uk | Vicky Clifford Sanghad

Scotland’s dramatic Highland landscape around Fort William and Glencoe offers some of Britain’s most spectacular scenery, with towering munros, mirror-like lochs, and ancient glens that seem tailor-made for adventures with four-legged companions. This stunning region—where the name Glencoe possibly translates to “Glen of the Dogs”—has embraced the canine revolution wholeheartedly, creating an atmosphere where muddy paws become badges of honour rather than sources of embarrassment.

1 week ago | idealmagazine.co.uk | Vicky Clifford Sanghad

If you’re a night owl, a restless sleeper or you suffer from occasional or chronic insomnia, waking up in the morning is probably one of the toughest parts of your day. And let’s face it; no one wants to set the tone like that, time and time again. It’s just not good for the soul. You’re probably cranky and grumpy, not really in the mood to deal with the day ahead.