Palermo is the capital of Sicily and the gateway to the Egadi islands, including the largest, Favignana. It’s also where you fly to the islands of Lampedusa and Pantelleria, both of which are close to Africa. Other amazing places in Sicily to visit, which are close to Palermo, are Castellammare…
Ahead of Afternoon Tea Week, which takes place from the 7th to the 13th August, I was invited to try the Great Scotland Yard Hotel x Floris London Afternoon Tea. This multi-sensory summer Afternoon Tea is in partnership with perfumery and with Royal Warrant Holder, Floris London. Afternoon Tea at…
Puglia is the region that sits in the ‘heel’ of Italy and is affectionately called the ‘breadbasket’ because it’s one of the top producers of durum wheat. It’s a more affordable Italian holiday than regions in the north, such as Tuscany or Veneto. It’s also quite diverse with its beautiful…
Tucked away behind Green Park station on Curzon Street, in London’s stylish Mayfair neighbourhood, is an absolute gem of a restaurant – with serious Wes Anderson vibes. Stepping into MiMi Mei Fair feels like stepping back in time, to a bygone era of style and opulence. We’ve eaten twice at…
The urgency of climate change on our planet cannot be stressed enough. We must act now to help protect the earth for future generations. From simple things everyone can do that collectively can have a big impact, to supporting environmental and sustainability charities who are doing amazing work both in…
Christmas is one of the busiest (if not THE busiest) time of the year for businesses. This year, instead of buying exclusively from big brands, why not look to support small UK businesses and your local independent shops? I’ve rounded up a list of small UK businesses selling beautiful products…
Malta is a country, made up of five islands, that sits between Sicily and North Africa. It has a fascinating (and turbulent) history because of its strategic position. The five islands are Malta, Gozo, Comino and the uninhabited Kemmunett (Comminotto) and Filfla. Malta is VERY old! Apparently there are archaeological…
Bologna Two Towers
This month we found ourselves having to spend most of our annual two week holiday in lockdown. Where we would normally be away, exploring a new city or enjoying revisiting one, wining and dining and having fun, instead we found ourselves being confined to wherever we could feasibly walk to.…
Imagine a small Italian island where you can easily cycle from beach to beach and the beaches have the most incredible water you’ve ever seen, with different hues of blue sparkling in the sunshine…. That’s Favignana! Favignana is the largest of the three Egadi islands, off the west coast of…
I’ve deliberately not called these ‘resolutions’ because that means you’ve made a decision to do (or not do) something – and I personally find that hard to stick to as there’s not much flexibility. So I’m calling them goals instead because that implies something to work towards and will be…
Whenever I mention ‘Edmonton’, most people think I’m talking about North London. Nope, I’m talking about Canada! Although ironically it is actually named after its London counterpart. My sister and her family moved to Edmonton, which is the capital of Alberta, in 2007 and I’ve now visited three times. Edmonton…
B Bakery’s Afternoon Tea Bus is a fun, unique experience to enjoy afternoon tea whilst taking in the sights of London.
Chicago is the food capital of America. Here’s 9 places we really enjoyed eating at, to suit every budget.
Here’s all the places we visited in 2018 – including Boston, Rome, York, Mumbai, the Seychelles and Chicago.
An evening with Comté cheese, pairing Comté with drinks such as Sake and Sloe Gin.
My ten happy things for November include a holiday in the Seychelles, feeding baby tortoises and stunning sunsets.
Sopwell House in St Albans is just 20 minutes from central London yet feels like a million miles away.
Cooking with Parma Ham at Le Cordon Bleu.
Thinking of visiting Italy’s beautiful Amalfi Coast? Here’s all the information you need to plan your trip.
Impostor Syndrome happens to all of us. How do you deal with it and give yourself permission to try?
I’m definitely putting Lisbon on my ‘favourite cities’ list – I just loved it. It’s so colourful, the architecture is gorgeous, the food was fabulous and the people are so friendly. Travelling to Lisbon? Here’s my guide to help you navigate this fabulous city. Lisbon is built on seven hills…
