It's fair to say that over my 30 something years I have eaten many an afternoon tea. I have enjoyed them around London, around the country and even overseas. There is something delightfully enjoyable about tiny sandwiches and cakes. I remember being a teenager and afternoon tea was a treat, an indulgence. It was a … Continue reading Afternoon Tea at the Corinthia Hotel
Margate, a delightful day trip
It's hard to deny that the UK is having a pretty incredible summer, the weather over the last couple of months has been amazing and we are only in the start of July. With such great weather its been hard to not take advantage of the amazing outdoor activities and nature at our finger tips. … Continue reading Margate, a delightful day trip
Cinnamon Kitchen Battersea
The area around the iconic Battersea Power Station is fast becoming the place for restaurants to open. In the next few years I wouldnt be surprised if this becomes the new hip place to be once the power station developments have finished. One of the new restaurants that has opened in the development, housed in … Continue reading Cinnamon Kitchen Battersea
The Crown Inn, Amersham
The Crown is located in the picturesque old town of Amersham which is a very quaint market town. It's an open air museum of British architecture through the ages. You can meander up and down the high street of the old town taking in the shops and many pubs. Further afield it's perfectly located for … Continue reading The Crown Inn, Amersham
Going Plastic Free
The recent Blue Planet II series on BBC 1 not only showed us the wonders of the sea but has shocked many of us at how we are damaging the seas and oceans. The amount of plastic that is polluting the waters of this planet is breathtakingly bad. In recent weeks it has become quite … Continue reading Going Plastic Free
Eating Vietnam
Just over a year ago I was getting ready to fly off to Vietnam on holiday. I was excited to say the least! I had wanted to go to Vietnam for such a long time, there was something about the country that intrigued me - maybe it was the food, the history or maybe it … Continue reading Eating Vietnam
Lisbon through a Lense
Lisbon, oh how I love thee! On my first trip to Lisbon a couple of weeks ago I fell in love with this Portuguese city and its eye-catching tiles and flaky custard tarts. It's a city that puts its history and culture right out there. Wandering its streets and alleys shows you unexpected surprises at … Continue reading Lisbon through a Lense
A local dinner in Paris
I was very recently introduced to a company called VizEat. Having never heard of it I of course had to have a nosy around the internet and see what its about. Vizeat is a simple concept, eat local with local people! It gives you the chance to get under the skin of a city by … Continue reading A local dinner in Paris
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