When I was in Winchester, I didn't get the chance to visit Kavi Coffee, Dhan Tamang's latest specialty coffee venture. Luckily for me, the six-time UK Latte Art Champion has opened a second Kavi rather closer to home, in London's Borough neighbourhood.
After spending the summer exploring the best beaches near London, it was time for a more autumnal day trip. With its moated castle — the childhood home of Anne Boleyn — and beautiful grounds, set around a lake, Hever Castle & Gardens fit the bill perfectly. Better still, it's only an hour from London Bridge.
When planning our two-day road trip in Provence, my parents and I wanted to stay somewhere special. Somewhere we could relax and indulge midway through our action-packed itinerary. Baumanière, a luxury hotel at the foot of the hilltop village of Les Baux, was just what we had in mind.
For the second year running, my parents and I took a side trip from our late-summer stay in Cannes. We spent two glorious days in Provence, discovering Roman sites and Van Gogh's inspiration in Arles and Saint-Rémy and visiting picture-postcard Provençal villages like Les Baux, Gordes and Roussillon.
With its Film Festival glamour, grand hotels and palm-fringed beaches, Cannes is one of the Côte d'Azur's most iconic destinations. Here are 15 of my favourite things to see and do in Cannes, from pâtisseries and perfume-making to boat trips and bay views.
King's Cross is arguably the London neighbourhood that has changed the most in recent decades. Now home to stylish shops and buzzy eateries, the area has shed its gritty veneer but retains stacks of history and character. This is my one-day guide to King's Cross, from its industrial heritage and cultural gems to its thriving dining scene.
