Cloudesley-Shovell may seem a rather unlikely name for an upscale eatery. But there’s a story behind Karma St Martin’s Isles of Scilly venerable double-barrelled restaurant, one that dates back more than 300 years…

In a period when the European powers seemed to be almost constantly at war, Admiral Sir Cloudesley-Shovell found himself resolutely in the thick of things. During the course of his illustrious naval career, Sir Cloudesley-Shovell battled the Dutch, French Spanish and Bavarians – that is when he wasn’t siding with one of them. Such were the times!

Some of his notable achievements included capturing Gibraltar during the War of Spanish Succession, commanding the first ship to break through enemy lines at the Battle of Barfleur (and thus playing a significant part in preventing a planned invasion of England) and repelling another invading French force at the Battle of Bantry Bay in Ireland.
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One of the most iconic attractions in the area is Pura Goa Lawah in the nearby village of Pesinggahan – one of Bali’s six most sacred places of worship. Head deeper into the mountains and discover a lesser known yet spectacular Pura Luhur Lempuyang – it’s worth tackling the 1700 steps that lead to the peak, where you’ll be greeted by monkeys – and a jaw dropping view.
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From hippie threads to heady spices, homewares to handmade jewellery, Goa ’s markets are among the most colourful on the planet!

ANJUNA FLEA MARKET
There’s nothing that quite captures the cosmopolitan colour of 21st century Goa than the Anjuna Flea Market. A hippy stronghold since the seventies, Anjuna Village actually dates back to the 16th century. These days, it’s famous for its beachside trance parties – and the regular Wednesday bazaar, which runs from October through March. The sheer variety of wares on sale is bewildering, as is the cornucopia of human beings perusing them – from seasoned new age gypsies to package tourists to locals. Sort through the consumer detritus and there are treasures to be unearthed – artisanal bags, jewellery, lamps and textiles including dresses refashioned from colourful saris.

ARPORO NIGHT MARKET
A popular market with tourists, the Arporo Night Market, also known as Ingo’s Saturday Night Market runs from late December till April during the tourist high season.
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