One of the most popular attractions in Siracusa (or Syracuse) is visiting the Neapolis Archaeological Park. Why? Because it houses the most important ancient Greek and Roman remains of the city. Remains that date back centuries! Disclosure: this post contains affiliate links. They may earn me a small commission but…
Bermondsey Street is one of my favourite streets in London. Particularly because it’s packed full of great places to eat! One of its newest eateries is Fleurie, a French-style bistro and wine bar with a real neighbourhood feel. I went for a mid-week dinner with my foodie friend Natalie and…
We first discovered The Summerhouse in Paddington (well, really it’s in Little Venice) in 2016 and we’ve been going for lunch ever since. It’s a lovely restaurant anyway but when the sun is shining it transports you to the Mediterranean! Honestly, it doesn’t feel at all like you’re in the…
Barcelona is a beautiful, vibrant city with fabulous hotels to choose from. We stayed at the stylish and colourful Kimpton Vividora in the Gothic Quarter of the city and loved it. Here’s my honest and unbiased review of the Kimpton Vividora hotel in Barcelona. Affiliate links disclosure: I may receive…
Galvin La Chapelle is a one Michelin-starred French restaurant situated in London’s Spitalfields, near Liverpool Street. It is part of the Galvin restaurant group, which is a family-owned collection of restaurants by the Michelin-starred brothers Chris and Jeff Galvin. This was my second visit to Galvin La Chapelle, having been…
The Cotswolds is a very special and beautiful part of the UK. With its close proximity to London, it makes for a perfect weekend getaway. It’s also very big! At around 800 square miles, the Cotswolds runs through five counties – Gloucestershire, Oxfordshire, Warwickshire, Wiltshire and Worcestershire – so there’s…
The Ludlow Hotel is located in Manhattan’s Lower East Side, which is a very cool neighbourhood in easy walking distance of Chinatown, Little Italy, Nolita and both the Williamsburg and Brooklyn bridges. We stayed for five nights over New Year in 23/24 and really enjoyed our stay. We paid for…
We are a fan of the Four Seasons hotel group and have stayed at many of their resorts around the world. They are always beautifully decorated, with lovely, spacious rooms and friendly, professional service. Four Seasons actually has two resorts in Bali – Four Seasons Bali at Jimbaran Bay and…
When researching where to eat in Singapore, we asked friends who are frequent travellers to the country for recommendations, read blogs and watched YouTube videos. We spent seven nights in Singapore and had pre-booked five restaurants, leaving room for ones we might stumble across. There is an incredible restaurant scene…
The Omni Collective in Peckham is a modern, international plant-based restaurant serving seasonal sharing plates. Omni, as it’s more commonly known, is the passion-project of chef-restaurateurs George Matheou and Jess McGill. This was an invite but my review is 100% honest. I invited my friend Kaye to join me and…
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.
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…
