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I’m Sophie, a 20-something food and travel blogger helping you discover great eats and adventures in Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire and beyond. I’m passionate about good food, independent businesses and finding beautiful places. I hope my stories inspire you to explore somewhere new!

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  • Cute street appreciation post 😍 Buckingham is one of my favourite spots with an MK postcode. Can't help but love it when it looks like this at golden hour! ✨ Praise be for the long weekend - and a sunny one at that! We're off up north to see Dan's mum for the weekend and the weather is looking 10/10 😎 Hope you have all got a good one planned - let me know what you get up to and don't forget to hashtag your photos with #EatandExploreMiltonKeynes and #EatandExploreEverywhere depending on where you're enjoying the sun! 💛 #SophieetcExplores #VisitBucks
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    Cute street appreciation post 😍 Buckingham is one of my favourite spots with an MK...
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    Cheers to the long weekend!🥂 What are your plans? The weather is looking FIIINE 😍 ...
  • Gin and tonic ice lollies, Pimm's jelly purple gnocchi, wagyu beef carpachio, fresh pesto... 😍 [Gifted] Just a little taster of the gorgeous afternoon tea spread at @nonnas.woburnsands! ✨ It was like a tasting menu in itself and everything was beautifully put together and tasted SO good 🙌🏼 This was their celebration afternoon tea and if you are looking for something special - this is it! Honestly, some of the flavour combos were GENIUS 😍 Another amazing afternoon tea in Milton Keynes ticked off and filed for my next MK food guide! 🍋 Have you had afternoon tea at Nonna's? 💛 p.s Nonna's need your help! Head to the link in their profile to sign a petition to help them get changes to their licensing 🙏🏼 #SophieetcEats #EatandExploreMiltonKeynes #LoveNonnas
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    Gin and tonic ice lollies, Pimm's jelly purple gnocchi, wagyu beef carpachio, fresh...
  • A pizza so big I can only just fit it in an Instagram square! 🍕🤤 You guys know what a huge fan I am of @louissocial in Buckingham! I went with my family last night for my Mum's birthday and we ordered THREE of Louis' finest 22
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    A pizza so big I can only just fit it in an Instagram square! 🍕🤤 You guys know...
  • AD | Let's take a little trip down Diagon Alley... ✨ The Shambles is one of the most famous and oldest streets in York, with some of the buildings dating back to the 14th Century! Of course, many of us know it as The Street That Inspired Diagon Alley in Harry Potter⚡ I only appreciated the magic of the Shambles when we managed to see it without any tourists.The shops were quiet and you could see the cobbled streets that it's so well known for. If you want to get an empty shot, I'd recommend heading down around 7pm as people are going out for dinner 📸 Speaking of York, there's a brand new city guide on my blog all about my weekend in this beautiful place. I'm sharing everything you need to know including things to do and some great food spots! Link in bio 🍋 Have you been to York? What was your favourite part? 💛 #OnlyInYork #MakeitYork #SophieetcExplores #VisitYork [Press trip with @visityork]
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    AD | Let's take a little trip down Diagon Alley... ✨ The Shambles is one of the most...
  • Spent yesterday exactly how I intended to: flowers in my hair, glitter on my face, wellies on and dancing in a field (and in the woods!) ✨ We had the best time at the Festival of Beer at @blackpitbrewery 🙌🏼 Great food, music and beer all less than half an hour away from Milton Keynes 🍻 We will definitely be back next year but for now it's back to bed to nurse this hangover 😂 #FestivalOfBeer #SophieetcExplores #EatandExploreMiltonKeynes
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    Spent yesterday exactly how I intended to: flowers in my hair, glitter on my face,...
  • Happy as a clam 💛 Can't wait to spend this weekend at @blackpitbrewery Festival of Beer with this guy. Hopefully he'll still want to live with me after a weekend of camping 😳 It's been a long week but I am definitely ready to put some glitter on my face and dance in a field💃🏼 Hope you all have a lovely weekend! ✨
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    Happy as a clam 💛 Can't wait to spend this weekend at @blackpitbrewery Festival of...
  • [Ad-gifted] The face of a girl about to dive into afternoon tea from @french_affaire 😍 As it's #NationalAfternoonTeaWeek there is a bonus review on the blog of what might just be the most beautiful afternoon tea in Milton Keynes! ✨ French Affaire is one of my favourite spots in MK and it's the most Instagrammable café by far. The afternoon tea did not disappoint at all and if you're looking to treat someone, this is definitely the place to go 💛 Have you tried the afternoon tea at French Affaire? Tag someone who'd love this 👇🏼 Link to the review is in my bio! 🍋#EatandExploreMiltonKeynes #SophieetcEats
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    [Ad-gifted] The face of a girl about to dive into afternoon tea from @french_affaire...
  • Sushi for breakfast? 😍 The sushi from @akasakawolverton is the best in MK by far! I always get the salmon and avocado roll - a classic. The tuna negitoro is also delicious! 🐟 Unfortunately, the Wolverton restaurant is closing soon and I am absolutely gutted 😭 It's my favourite restaurant in MK and our go to takeaway 💔 They couldn't renegotiate their lease and the landlord made it sky high so they have no choice but to close. Thankfully, the CMK restaurant will stay, but the Wolverton Akasaka will always be my favourite as it's the original! 💛 At the moment, they close on the 25th August, so make sure you book a table before then! 🍣 Have you been to Akasaka? What's your favourite sushi? 🐠 #SophieetcEats #EatandExploreMiltonKeynes *A very special thank you to the staff at Akasaka Wolverton who were so welcoming last night and gave us complimentary drinks and dessert with our meal! 💛
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    Sushi for breakfast? 😍 The sushi from @akasakawolverton is the best in MK by far! I...
  • AD | Hello from York! 👋🏼 We are spending the weekend here courtesy of @visityork eating and exploring our way around this beautiful city! 😍 York Minster is perhaps the most famous building in York. It has been a place of worship since the 7th Century and is the largest cathedral of its kind in northern Europe. The gothic structure is stunning and if you go inside, you'll be blown away by the gorgeous stained glass windows. We walked up 275 steps to get to the top of the main tower and boy was it worth it for this view! I love going UP when I go to cities - it gives you a completely different perspective. York Minster is my favourite church and I'll never cease to be amazed at how beautiful it is 😍 Stay tuned for my of my adventures in York! 💛 #OnlyInYork #MakeitYork #VisitYork #SophieetcExplores #EatandExploreEverywhere *This is a press trip with Visit York. We've been provided with travel, accommodation and VIP city passes in return for content.
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    AD | Hello from York! 👋🏼 We are spending the weekend here courtesy of @visityork...
  • The first of two afternoon teas this week and I'm not even mad, just hitting the gym doubly hard - #FoodBloggerProblems 😂 [gifted] I'm finally pulling together one of my most requested MK Food Guides - Afternoon tea! 🍰 I mean I could have absolutely timed it better as it's #NationalAfternoonTeaWeek next week 😬 But I'll have a few reviews live to whet your appetite 😅 I've still got a few places on my list left to visit but my guide should be live in September ✨ So far I've had a very delish Indian afternoon tea at @maayamiltonkeynes and a very exquisite tea at @french_affaire 😍 What other independent spots in MK would you recommend for afternoon tea? ☕ #SophieetcEats #EatandExploreMiltonKeynes
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    The first of two afternoon teas this week and I'm not even mad, just hitting the gym...
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    Spread a little love today 💛 I stumbled across the street art on the Agora at the...
  • HELLO PLATTER OF DREAMS 😍 We went to Pin-Petch Thai Restaurant in Newport Pagnell last night for my Dad's birthday and I was actually a little blown away by the food so I thought I'd share a mini review with you! I've been before, on a very tipsy NYE visit but it never struck me as brilliant. However last night's meal was delish! 🙌🏼 We ordered a sharing platter between five of us and TWO of these turned up, packed with spring rolls, satay, Thai fishcakes, spicy ribs and more. Everything tasted so fresh and was delicious. I had a Pendang curry for my main course which was absolutely beautiful and so fragrant ✨ Pin-Petch do an epic Vegan menu and it's incredible value too. Under £10 for most main courses and this platter was £17.95 for ALL THE FOOD. It was super busy on a Monday night with people coming in for takeaway all the time which was so lovely to see. 10/10 would recommend! I'm working on a guide to the best Asian restaurants in MK so this is definitely going in there 😍 Have you tried Pin-Petch Thai? Let me know if you go! 🥰 #EatandExploreMiltonKeynes #SophieetcEats
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    HELLO PLATTER OF DREAMS 😍 We went to Pin-Petch Thai Restaurant in Newport Pagnell...
  • Hello, hello, happy Monday 💛 Did you all have a glorious weekend? Mine was full of food and family get togethers which was just perfect!✨ Just wanted to give a little appreciation for this @fandfclothing slip dress 😍 I bought it last weekend and I'm chuffed to bits with it! I'm trying to buy clothes a bit more consciously instead of going M A D on ASOS, and I think this is the perfect example of something classic that can be worn again and again!💁🏼‍♀️ It goes with strappy heels, sandals and my trusty Stan's! 🙌🏼 Are you a Stan Smith or strappy heel kinda gal? #SophieetcWears #EatandExploreMiltonKeynes
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    Hello, hello, happy Monday 💛 Did you all have a glorious weekend? Mine was full of...
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    HAPPY SATURDAY 🎉 Hope you've all got lush weekend plans? I have a few Exciting Things...
  • AD | Cheers to the weekend! 🥂 Whatever the weather, summer means BBQs and for me, the accompanying drinks are as important as the food 😍 Cider is one of my favourite summer drinks. I love sitting in the garden enjoying the sun with a glass of crisp, cold cider. I've discovered this pink apple cider from @sxolliecider which pairs perfectly with your summer BBQ 🍎 It's available at @sainsburys along with other great summer drinks to make your summer ☀️ Find out more on my stories and let me know what your favourite summer drink is! 🍹#DrinkAware #SummerDrinking #Sainsburys *This is a paid partnership with Sainsburys
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    AD | Cheers to the weekend! 🥂 Whatever the weather, summer means BBQs and for me,...
  • My feed is becoming 90% food and I am totally okay with that 😏 Hands up who loves street food? Well, you're in luck! @mk_eat is back at York House this Friday with some more fantastic vendors, including @nownowchow 🇿🇦 Jane makes the most delicious Bunny Chow - it's sweet, spicy and so delicious. And anything served in bread is a winner in my book 😍 If you're based Northants way and want your street food fix, head to Duston Mill on Friday and Saturday for @bitestreet. I'm still yet to make it to an event (it's not walking distance...!) but they have some of the best vendors from MK, Northampton and the surrounding areas including @littleurbanbbq who have the most delish ribs 🍔 You can find all the local street food events on my what's on page on my website so you'll never miss out on your foodie fix! 🍋 Tag a friend who LOVES street food! 💛 #SophieetcEats #EatandExploreMiltonKeynes
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    My feed is becoming 90% food and I am totally okay with that 😏 Hands up who loves...
  • Happy Monday everyone! I hope you've all had a lovely weekend? 💛 I've had the most chilled weekend which was so needed 💤 After Fridays antics at the races it was nice to have two days to recover! 😅 We've got a few hectic weekends planned over the next few weeks, including a press trip to York, a festival followed by another trip up north! Sometimes you've gotta schedule in some down time to make way for the good times 🙌🏼 Throwback to last weekend wandering around Covent Garden and Seven Dials in London. It might be busy but it's definitely one of my favourite areas of London 🇬🇧 What did you get up to this weekend? 🍋 #SophieetcExplores #EatandExploreEverywhere
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    Happy Monday everyone! I hope you've all had a lovely weekend? 💛 I've had the most...
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    "Pizza is the only love triangle I want." 🍕🍕🍕 NEW PIZZA TAKEAWAY ALERT 🍕...
  • AD | Is it the bank holiday weekend yet? 💤 In partnership with @sainsburys, I have created my very own summer-inspired drink. With the next bank holiday weekend just a month away, I've created a refreshing, sip-worthy gin and tonic with some super summery garnishes that is perfect for celebrating a long weekend! ☀️ Using the Blackfriar's London Dry gin, this G&T is fresh and light with the summery garnishes enhancing those delicious botanicals 🍋 Sainsburys has a great range of new alcoholic (and non-alcoholic!) beverages, so there's something for everyone to enjoy this summer. Head to my stories to find out how to create my ultimate summer G&T! What drink will you create? 🍹 #DrinkAware #SummerDrinking #Sainsburys *This is a paid partnership with Sainsburys
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    AD | Is it the bank holiday weekend yet? 💤 In partnership with @sainsburys, I have...

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