The UK is having one of the sunniest spells of the year. What better time to finally visit the beautiful locations of Durdle Door and Lulworth Cove on the Dorset Coast? Well, it turned out the weather had other plans but I still had a wonderful day on one of southern England's most scenic stretches of coastline.
With its world-class markets, beautiful parks and ever-evolving food scene, East London is one of my favourite areas in the city for spending a lazy Saturday or Sunday. In this guide, I'm sharing my itinerary for the perfect East London weekend. Read on for food, art, history, markets and more!
When I’m not hitting up London’s specialty coffee shops, brunch spots and eateries, one of my favourite things to do is to sip a well-crafted cocktail at one of the city's best bars. This guide to my favourite London cocktail bars has been 18 years in the making!
Last month, I spent three wonderful days in Paris with my family. Unlike on my solo trips, I didn't have a lot of time for coffee-shop-hopping all over the city (it was also really hot!) but I still visited seven great specialty coffee spots, mostly in the 6th arrondissement where we were staying.
I've been to Paris many times over the past four decades, but somehow it had been almost nine years since my last trip. Milestone birthday celebrations brought me back with my family last week and it was as though I'd never been away. We spent just over 48 hours exploring old haunts and pastures new — while trying to stay cool in the heatwave!
On the first warm weekend of every year, I find it impossible to resist the urge to hop on a train to the Kent Coast. I love London but when the mercury rises, I crave the sea — and Margate has much more to offer than just a beach. I visit several times a year and keep coming back for the cliffside walks, quirky attractions and excellent dining and shopping.
