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Book Reviews

The Flavours of Andalucia

Any book by Elisabeth Luard is a joy to read and The Flavours of Andalucia is no exception. This atmospheric book covers the eight provinces of Andalucia from its coast to its plains and its hills, not forgetting the towns and villages. Greens, acorns, duck and more The many recipes in the book are each […]

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Destinations Europe

Ship Shape – M/V Magellan

Launched in 1985 and previously owned by Carnival Cruise Lines and Ibero Cruises, Magellan joined Cruise & Maritime Voyages in 2015. As far as cruise liners go she is a comparatively small ship with capacity for approximately 1250 passengers. On board facilities The public rooms are chiefly located on decks 8 and 9, with the […]

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Destinations Europe

In Search of the Northern Lights

Two friends who had long held ambitions to see the Aurora Borealis – the Northern Lights – had so far failed dismally. Maybe a cruise along the Norwegian coast was the answer. Anna Hyman and Rob Philpott set sail. The long range weather forecast was not promising. But at least it was dry as we […]

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Recipes

Shone Mathew

Shone Mathew hails from Kerala and trained as a chef in India prior to working in Indian and International hotels before joining Cruise and Maritime Voyages in 2013 as Executive Chef on board Mv Magellan. The produce for his fridges, freezers and store rooms is delivered on board once every cruise. It must be a […]

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Germany

In tune with Leipzig

Leipzig was recently voted ‘the most liveable city in Germany’, Bryn Frank can understand why. Lunch in the park Sitting in a public park across the road from Leipzig’s main railway station I am enjoying a Bratwurst mit Senf in a fresh bread roll. ‘Heavens’, some people might say – ‘all that mustard! It’ll blow […]

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Germany

In tune with Leipzig

Leipzig was recently voted ‘the most liveable city in Germany’, Bryn Frank can understand why. Lunch in the park Sitting in a public park across the road from Leipzig’s main railway station I am enjoying a Bratwurst mit Senf in a fresh bread roll. ‘Heavens’, some people might say – ‘all that mustard! It’ll blow […]