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The Move: From Blogger to Cucumbertown

When I started my blog Saffron Trail in 2006, Blogger was the obvious choice. While I was aware of Wordpress, I found the former interface much simpler, easier to customize and I started blogging there. I’m a creature of habit, and I happily plonked myself on Blogger platform for 9+ years. Some 3 mo

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Bloggers’ ConClay at Club Mahindra Kanatal

The view from our room in Club Mahindra – Kanatal Many of you might have spotted my tweets on #ConClay and #kanatal last month, and I was asked by quite a few as to what that was about. Here’s the story- Early in October, when Club Mahindra approached me if I would like to be a part of the Blogger

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  • Wherever I go, I make it a point to visit the local market. You learn so much about what the locals eat and their food habits. When in #Lisbon, you absolutely must visit the Mercado da Ribeira which is adjacent to the famous @timeoutmarketlisboa - my pictures don't do justice to the abundant fresh produce stocked up here. Click on #stlisbon to see all my posts from my vacation. #lisboa
  • 🌳🌳🌳🌳Happiest in the company of trees🌳 🌳🌳🌳 #stlisbon
  • The Portuguese egg tarts just came out of the oven at Pasteleria Gregorio at Sintra run by this amazing lady who was most warm and welcoming. The coffee was superb and the simplest of toasted jam and cheese-honey were made to perfection. If you happen to visit Sintra, you MUST stop by for a coffee and a pastry here. Swipe to see all the sweet treats in their glass cases :) Follow @saffrontrail #STLisbon #sintra
  • This was of my favourite meals in Lisbon - Lebanese menu, ample veg options, lovely service, music in sync with the menu and a perfect 1km walk from our @airbnb to build appetite and burn some of the calories on the way back 😍 Couldn't ask for better! It's been featured in many lists compiling best veg restaurants in Lisbon and Sumaya well deserves a place in these lists. Featured: Veg mezze for one (we shared) both hot and cold, batata harara (Potato with spices and chillies), halloumi (crisp outside and melty inside), moussaka (eggplant, chickpeas, tomatoes) Check stories to see the menu etc. . Prices are $$-$$$, all in all a lovely dining experience. @sumayarestaurante Follow all my posts from Portugal, follow @saffrontrail #STLisbon
  • The green cover, the breeze crisp like biting into a fresh apple, the sun, the Atlantic Ocean, the tree lined lanes, what’s not to love about Sintra. Every bit stunning, every bit memorable. If Lisbon felt like summer, Sintra surely felt like a most delicious autumn πŸ‚
  • If there is A most iconic view in Lisbon, it has to be this one from Castelo Sao Jorge. Remains of a castle where human occupation can be dated back to 8th century BC. If not for the history, visit for the best views of the city. The contrast of the orange tiled roofs with the azure blue waters and skies is a photographer's delight. You can spot the 25th April bridge in the distance.
  • This was my most favourite meal from yesterday... The Veggie- scrambled eggs with mashed avo, spinach, mushrooms and sourdough, super delicious with everything on the plate perfectly fresh and tasty. The Blueberry pancakes were stuffed with blueberries (as they should be), and the mascarpone made it that extra bit delicious. . The flat white hit the spot! My fav kinda coffee, one that I rarely find made well back home, so I make the most of it when I'm traveling. . Lisbon is home to many beautiful cafes for that perfect breakfast and The Mill @themillpt should be right on top of your list. They open at 8am, and it gets crowded with a Q pretty soon. I'm going to go back here to try their yogurt bowls that I saw some other people order and it was stunning! This place is just a couple of minutes walk from my @airbnb And like I always say, when chosing the apartment location IS everything πŸ™‚πŸ™‚ . For all my Lisbon posts, follow @saffrontrail #STLisbon .
  • Enjoying a sunny afternoon with a glass of blackberry ciderπŸ™‚ . The day started off chilly and by lunch it got so hot and sunny that I had to get back to our @airbnb apartment to change from autumn to summer wear πŸ™ˆπŸ™ˆπŸ™ˆ Swipe to see. . Day 1 was spent walking around and familiarising ourselves with this historic city. 2 out of the 3 places we ate at were superb. The one with not so good food had great views though (the one in the first pic) . Sharing lots of Lisbon stuff in my stories, so do pop over and check it out. . To check all my Lisbon posts, follow @saffrontrail #stlisbon . Also, I've been very irregular with posting stuff on my feed so if you see this post, like it, comment etc :) otherwise Instagram is not going to show you all my fun posts πŸ™ˆπŸ™ˆ Im not kidding you

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