The shop front of Roscoes Bakery on Queens Drive in Liverpool.

A cup of latte at Roscoes Bakery on Queens Drive in Liverpool.

A piece of cheesecake at Roscoes Bakery on Queens Drive in Liverpool.

A piece of rocky road at Roscoes Bakery on Queens Drive in Liverpool.

After a visit to Croxteth Hall, we headed to Roscoe’s Bakery on Queens Drive in West Derby. We toyed with the idea of a late breakfast but ended up going for coffee and cake instead — no regrets. Great location, friendly staff, and excellent cake. ☕🍰

'Tis done! First draft of the Seat 61 guide to taking train & ferry to visit Orkney now published, www.seat61.com/places-of-in.... Comments welcome - I'll review/revise it tomorrow when I've had a break from it!

Looking towards the end of Lytham St Annes pier from the beach at sunset. A wide angle image taken with an Insta360 Ace Pro 2.

The end of a chilly but enjoyable day.

#insta360acepro2 #lythamstannes

A snowy platform, train tracks and a red signal with a pink sky.

Greetings from a chilly platform in Brussels. Couldn't resist taking a snowy sunset pic after we arrived from London.

A latte in a tall glass cup and white toast on a plate. Both sitting on a wooden table at Canal Coffee in Litherland, Merseyside

I t was a rainy, grey morning—perfect excuse to escape the house and head to Canal Coffee. We took it slow, savouring a great latte and a couple of slices of toast for a cozy little snack.

#coffee #liverpool #supportlocal

A latte in a cup and saucer at Gran Caffe on Lark Lane in Liverpool

A strawberry and white chocolate croissant at Gran Caffe on Lark Lane in Liverpool

A day on Lark Lane with a stop for coffee at Gran Caffè.

#coffee #croissant #larklane

A wide angle view of a latte in a glass cup on a wooden table inside Caffe Riccardo in Liverpool.

A croissant on a wooden table inside Caffe Riccardo in Liverpool.

A little well-earned treat after a 6-mile adventure exploring the area around Everton’s stunning new stadium at Bramley-Moore Dock!

#coffee #croissant #evertonfc
#caffericcardo

A chicken cheese burger and fries on a plate at Ormskirk Market

A latte in a glass cup on a wooden bench at 2 Brothers coffee shop in Ormskirk.

Two hands holding paper cups with ice cream at Freddie’s in Ormskirk.

A subdued 4th.

#ormskirk #4thjuly #coffee #burger #icecream

A white paper disposable cup from Holy Grounds coffee shop in Leyland, Lancashire being held in a hand

A jam doughnut resting on a brown paper bag from Holy Grounds coffee shop in Leyland Lancashire

Afternoon treat - jam doughnut and a latte from Holy Grounds in Leyland.

#coffee #holygrounds #lancashire #doughnut

Europe was promised a new golden age of the night train. Why are we still waiting? | Jon Worth Romance, excitement and sustainability – continent-crossing sleeper trains should be a hit. It’s time for the EU to catch on, says writer and campaigner Jon Worth

Europe was promised a new golden age of the night train. Why are we still waiting? A dose of reality from Jon Worth.
Key quote: “Time for the EU to provide financial guarantees for acquisitions of new night-train carriages.” www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

A latte in a blue cup and saucer on a wooden table. Behind the cup is a chocolate brownie with m&m’s on the top

Grateful for a quiet moment after a long week. ☕🍰
A warm latte, a little treat, and a chance to slow down—just what I needed.

#saturday #coffee

Could Stratford replace St Pancras as the gateway to Europe? Exclusive: ’We think it's a bit of a jewel in the crown’ says Gemini Trains CEO Adrian Quine

Stratford for the Continent..?
www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-...

A Venice tram parked at the Piazzale Roma tram terminus in Venice after arriving on th T1 line from the Monte Celo Favaro stop at the far end of the T1 line

An interior 360 degree image of the inside of a Venice tram with two people sitting in the last two seats before the drivers compartments

An interior 360 degree image of the inside of a Venice tram with two people sitting in the last two seats before the drivers compartments

An interior 360 degree image of the inside of a Venice tram looking down the length of the tram car from the last two seats before the drivers compartments

Taking the tram is one of the easiest ways to travel between Venice and Mestre, especially if you’re staying nearby. It’s quick, convenient, and also connects to Marghera and Favaro Veneto. If you have a little extra time, hopping on the tram is a fun way to explore the area beyond the canals.

UK TO ITALY BY TRAIN: Taking the 14:31 Eurostar to Paris this afternoon. Overnight at the Mercure Gare de Lyon, tomorrow morning I’m on the *first* Frecciarossa from Paris to Milan since the infamous landslide blocked the line in August 2023. Executive class, natch… 🫡 👇🏻

For the first time in 28 years there isn’t a cat in the house. Feels very strange.

#petloss

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Hop on a train in London, sip a coffee, watch the countryside fly by— 6 to 8 hours later, step off in Barcelona, Frankfurt, or the French Riviera. No airports, no hassle, just seamless adventure. Maybe one day but not as soon as all the news articles want us to think.

#HighSpeedRail #FutureTravel

Brussels to Venice in 22 hours with European Sleeper YouTube video by Simply Railway

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Was a reason given for the switch?

A street mural by Paul Curtis of the athlete Katrina Johnson-Thompson jumping hurdles painted on the side of a building on Johnson St in Liverpool

A street mural by Paul Curtis of the athlete Katrina Johnson-Thompson jumping hurdles painted on the side of a building on Johnson St in Liverpool

K JT
Artist: #paulcurtisartwork
Location: Johnson St, Liverpool

#streetart #liverpool

Hopefully a video coming soon.

A black and white image of people walking on the pavement on a Liverpool street. St John’s Beacon can be seen in the distance.

Just a day walking round Liverpool.

#streetphotography #blackandwhitephotography #liverpool #fujufilm #fujix100vi

France shows faith in night trains – Business Traveller National rail operator SNCF is ordering a large fleet of night trains, showing confidence in the sector.

France shows faith in night trains with a tender for new cars to re-equip its Intercités de nuit. But types of accommodation (couchettes? Sleepers? Mini-cabins?) unclear. www.businesstraveller.com/business-tra...

A black and white image of a bust of Sir Ken Dodd by Jane Robbins in the Picton Library in Liverpool

A black and white image of a bust of Sir Ken Dodd by Jane Robbins in the Picton Library in Liverpool

A black and white image of a bust of Sir Ken Dodd by Jane Robbins in the Picton Library in Liverpool

While exploring Liverpool Central Library, I came across a bust of Sir Ken Dodd. It had been a few years since my last visit, and this was my first time seeing the sculpture.

#mobilephotograhy #blackandwhite #liverpool #sirkendodd

An Windy Morning On West Shore Beach | JoMo Unscripted On the first day of a recent vacation in North Wales, I made my way to West Shore Beach. It was just after sunrise, but an overcast sky muted the morning light.

Our break in Llandudno began with some wild weather. It wasn’t as intense as the storm from the previous week, but it certainly made for an interesting and memorable walk.

#travelphotography #northwales
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An Windy Morning On West Shore Beach | JoMo Unscripted

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A latte in a small cup on a white topped table at Pressed Harington in Formby, Merseyside

Oat milk latte in a small glass cup on a wooden table at Wild Root Cafe in Southport, Merseyside

This morning featured a couple of coffee stops. We began at Pressed Harington, a juice bar and café, where we enjoyed a skinny latte alongside breakfast. Later, we made our way to Wild Root, a plant-based café, where we ordered different drinks - an oat latte for me and coconut latte for her.

A latte in a white cup and saucer on a wooden table at Pausa Cafe inside the Dunelm store at Switch Island on Merseyside

A sausage Bap on a white plate on a wooden table at Pausa Cafe inside the Dunelm store at Switch Island on Merseyside

It’s another cold day, but we wanted to get out of the house for a while. Unfortunately, there aren’t many coffee spots within walking distance, so Dunelm it was. The coffee and sandwich were simple and unremarkable but they were hot and filling—just what we needed on a winter’s day.

#coffee

Mayor reveals name of first new Mersey Ferry in 60 years as important shipbuilding milestone reached <p>The Royal Daffodil will become the sixth Mersey Ferry to bear the name since the early 1900s.</p>

It will be interesting to see how this looks when it’s finished and whether they decide to build more than one.

#merseyferry

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As of a few weeks ago, the Interrail/Eurail Rail Planner app now shows platform numbers and real-time info for several key operators, a great step forward!

A little fun in the snow.

#lifein360 #snowday