Folkestone was a small village in 1066 composed mainly of fishermen and farmers who were cultivating the lands owned by the church at Canterbury. The town was so small that during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I, there were only about 120 houses in Folkestone.

By the 18th and 19th century, Folkestone was developed into a soldier’s barracks for the Peninsula Wars and stone houses were built during this period. Today, it has become an important area with the Channel Tunnel connecting Folkestone to Europe. In fact, the coast has a magnificent view of France.

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Ecuador has no prestigious wine culture like Argentina or Chile, but it has something much more interesting: Vegetables, grains and fruits you have probably never heard of. So exotic as these raw materials are, is the preparation process of the corresponding dishes. And on our tours you will get introduced to exactly all that.

Have you ever tried or even heard of exotic fruits like “Babaco”, “Taxo” or “Tamarindo”? Or what about the grains like: “Chochos”, “Avas” or “Garbanzos” or the vegetables “Rabano”, “Pepinillo” or “Zambo”?

I promise that this experience will be so interesting and exclusive as wine tasting in one of Argentina’s most spectacular winery.

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OLD ROYAL NAVAL COLLEGE MAY FAIR
When: Monday, May 5
Where: Old Royal Naval College
Admission: Free
What to expect: The Green Man stilt walker returns to the Old Royal Naval College along with Maypole dancing, Tudor music and games. Costumed interpreters from the Historical Maritime Society will show people what life was like in Nelson’s Navy with the sounds of battle re-enacted through canon fire and musket demonstrations. Children will have the chance to try on replica costumes and see what it was like to be a one-legged Greenwich pensioner.

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 If you’re on the lookout for ways to keep the children entertained, look no further than our guide to the places that never fail to work their magic.

Legoland
With seven new attractions for 2008, this is a must for the under 12s. In the Land of the Vikings go for a dizzying spin on the new Longboat Invader ride before heading down the wettest ride in the park, the Vikings’ River Splash.

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 Planning to take your loved one out for a meal on Valentine’s night. Then take a look at Thisislondon’s guide to some of the most romantic restaurants in town.

Bibendum Oyster Bar
Michelin House, 81 Fulham Road, SW3. Tel. 020 7589 1480
An elegant former garage with its lofty ceiling and antique tiling, this is one of the nicest places to eat shellfish in London. There’s a particularly fine plateau de fruits de mer (for minimum two people), which has everything: crab, clams, langoustines, oysters, prawns and shrimps, as well as winkles and whelks.

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