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A Relaxing Country Break At Careys Manor Hotel & SenSpa

Published on December 10, 2019 | in Eco Travel, Green Living By theflexitarian |

Nestled in the heart of the New Forest, Careys Manor Hotel & SenSpa is the ideal place to enjoy a luxurious pampering weekend away. With plant-based menus available at each of its three restaurants, cruelty-free toiletries, and a 10 per cent discount for all guests travelling to the hotel without their car, it is bound […]

Le Salin de Gruissan: Salt, Oysters and Wildlife Haven

Published on August 24, 2019 | in Eco Travel By theflexitarian |

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Le Salin de Gruissan welcomes its visitors with a stunning display of pink lakes cast against a blue horizon. Each summer, salt is harvested here by hand using traditional methods. During our recent holiday in France it made for a fascinating visit for the whole family as we learned about these salt marshes and their […]

Growing Underground – London’s First Underground Farm

Published on April 25, 2019 | in Eco Travel, Green Living By theflexitarian |

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It would probably be a major surprise to most locals to learn that below the busy high street of London’s Clapham Common, lies Growing Underground, London’s first underground farm. World War II tunnels built as air-raid shelters provide the perfect environment for this unique urban farm. Cities dwellers are on the rise all over the […]

Our Week in South Devon: Burgh Island and South West Coast Path

Published on March 12, 2019 | in Eco Travel, Family By theflexitarian |

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Having thoroughly enjoyed our Family Spa Break At Beyond Escapes in January, we headed back to South Devon for February half-term, staying at Bigbury-on-Sea to explore Burgh Island and a small part of the South West Coast Path. Whether you want an active holiday or something more laid back, there is plenty to enjoy and […]

Our Family Spa Break At Beyond Escapes Devon

Published on January 23, 2019 | in Eco Travel, Family By theflexitarian |

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We celebrated the start of 2019 with a family spa break at Beyond Escapes Devon. Mixing the serenity of a spa with the boundless energy of kids might sound like an odd combination but in fact, for us, it brings the best of both worlds. Always running around between work and school, we cherish our […]

Veggie Travels : Thursday Veggie Day in Ghent

Published on October 18, 2018 | in Eco Travel By theflexitarian |

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Looking for a weekend getaway? I would certainly recommend a visit to Ghent in Belgium. You might want to leave a day or two early though, as the Belgian city turns vegetarian every Thursday. Move over Moules Frites, Croquettes, Boudin etc… 50% of the city’s population goes meat-free for the day to celebrate Donderdag Veggiedag […]

A Visit To Oh Légumes Oubliés

Published on September 27, 2016 | in Eco Travel By theflexitarian |

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Our summer holiday in the delightful area of Bassin d’Arcachon gave us a chance to discover “Oh Légumes Oubliés” a family farm in the celebrated Bordeaux region of France. When it comes to gastronomy, this is a province that makes French people proud of their cuisine and tradition, while Bordeaux wines need no introduction. As […]

Planning A Visit To The World Expo

Published on July 16, 2015 | in Eco Travel By theflexitarian |

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My summer meanderings will take me via the World Expo in Milan. The theme this year is “Feeding the Planet, Energy for Life” something I have become quite passionate about since starting The Flexitarian. Food sustainability is one of the biggest challenges we face today and having so many countries gathered together to show their take on the problem appears to […]