Fortnum & Mason has long been a favourite store for my mum and I especially at Christmas. It has become a bit of a tradition to visit this delightful epicurean store these last ten years or so where we take a yearly trip to London during mid to late November to start our Christmas shopping. By that time, the Christmas lights have been turned on and London is twinkling and glowing and the air is thick with festiveness; it's an…
People often ask me when is the best time is to visit Paris? and of course anytime is my reply, every season brings with it its own glory and wonder. Spring with its fresh…
With its striking and enchanting floral façade, you could be forgiven for thinking you were stepping inside a florist not one of London’s trendiest boutique hotels.…
With a rich history dating back to the reign of Queen Elizabeth I, The Crown Inn situated in the picturesque Chiltern town of Old Amersham is a charming former coaching inn retaining many of…
Atul Kochhar is a chef I’ve long admired since I saw him cook for the Queen’s 80th birthday on Great British Menu. It’s why I wanted to eat at his acclaimed restaurant Benares; I…
Fontaine de Mars is a very special place indeed…...let you in on a little secret, a former president has graced this quintessential Parisian bistro with his presence. The most charming and eloquent president of…
Le Céladon is located inside the beautifully luxurious Hotel Westminster on the fashionable rue de la Paix in Paris’ 2nd arrondissement. I was very lucky to have the opportunity to dine here during my…
The Hotel Westminster is a hotel I have had the pleasure of staying in before. I celebrated my birthday here in September 2014 so when the opportunity came to visit this gorgeous hotel again,…
Designed entirely by French couture fashion designer Christian Lacroix, the Hotel du Petit Moulin is a real gem of a find in the hip and trendy Haut Marais neighbourhood. When I first came across…
Sadly, this was our last day in Paris. I can never get tired of this beautiful city; I discover something new every time I come. Today, I wanted to see the Eiffel Tower from…
