Hannah Brandler

  • What happens when a travel writer can’t travel? I’ve turned to narrating adventures chez moi – home-trotting, if you will.

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  • Patron Cave à Manger

    This review was written before the onset of coronavirus – some dishes may no longer appear on the menu. The restaurant remains open and has launched a new service Maison Patron, delivering handmade freshly prepared dishes to your door. The owners are also opening a sister restaurant in Highbury on August 14. If you haven’t

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  • Keen to unlock the treasure troves of the Red City, I exchanged grey English weather for Marrakech’s warm light and century-old sights. In little over three hours, the plane descended to reveal a terracotta city overlooked by the snow-capped peaks of the Atlas mountains.  Enchanting accommodation Upon arrival, we made our way to our home

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  • A Travel Guide to Bergen

    With my parents having lived in Bergen in their twenties, it has always been a point of reference in their stories and anecdotes, making me feel immediately closer to a city that I had not yet visited. This summer marked the perfect time to explore the places spoken about so fondly during my youth. While

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  • Roast, Borough Market

    A haven to award-winning stalls and street-food vendors, Borough Market is renowned for its impressive selection of gourmet cuisine. Nestled in the heart of London’s most famous food market lies Roast Restaurant, an all-day eating destination which celebrates the finest of British produce. Proud of its British roots, Roast has launched a Summer Staycation series

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  • Kaffemisjonen, Bergen

    Set a few streets back from the bustling harbour in Bergen lies the understated Kaffemisjonen. This coffee shop and eatery certainly lives up to its name, which translates as ‘coffee mission’, turning everyone into coffee aficionados through their craft brewing processes. The baristas are keen to pass on their expertise, with shelves of coffee equipment

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  • The world’s first small beer brewery returns Britain to its historic roots, serving up beers brewed between 0.5-2.8% ABV to beer aficionados. Don’t be disheartened by the low alcohol content as these flavourful beers prove that this is simply a side note, filling a gap in the market where uninspiring drinks once dominated.  The small

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  • Perfect Puglia

    Best known as the heel of Italy’s boot-like shape, Puglia is an unspoiled haven of olive groves, hearty cuisine and picture-perfect coastal towns. Read about my stay at the pristine Don Totu Dimora Storica here and enjoy these additional photos and recommendations from an unforgettable visit. Coastal vibes in Castro  Wes Anderson colour schemes, narrow

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  • Havana, Cuba

    While gazing out of my steamed-up window at the dreary British weather, I day-dreamt of this time last year when I was in vibrant Havana with Havana Club. After procrastinating for hours by looking through my photos and imagining myself transported to the culture-packed island, I decided it was finally time to publish some of

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  • The experience began before we touched down in Brindisi, with background chatter on the plane spoken in true Italian gusto. After a countryside drive through infinite olive groves, we found ourselves at a palazzo like no other: Don Totu Dimora Storica. Nestled in the small town of San Cassiano, Don Totu pays homage to its

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