MIDDLESBROUGH – THANET WITH PARMOS

From nowhere, Middlesbrough is a major pub destination.  It’s not just Mrs RM and I who can attest to this extraordinary transformation; read Simon’s report here first. The town has a challenging reputation nationally, although frankly I’ve never noticed the famous smog or the late night anti-social behaviour.  This won’t be a popular view but… Continue reading MIDDLESBROUGH – THANET WITH PARMOS

DOVER – WELCOME TO ENGLAND

Falmouth-Brightlingsea-Manchester-Dover-Manchester is feeling like an ambitious schedule at the moment, but I need to follow the trail of cheap Premier Inns. I’ve been visiting Dover regularly the last few years, as it gradually acquires a proper pub scene to accompany it’s underrated scenery. It’s still a mess, but it’s hard to ignore the beauty of the… Continue reading DOVER – WELCOME TO ENGLAND