Whenever I have the opportunity to visit a new country with a local (or semi-local) guide, I take it. I book flights and ask questions later. It’s my absolute favourite…
Glow at RHS Wisley is a beautiful illuminated garden walk in the dead of winter, when the garden may not attract its usual visitors. It’s a special exhibit that takes…
Visiting Polesden Lacey, a National Trust Property in Surrey
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Polesden Lacey is a magnificent Edwardian estate featuring a gorgeous manor house, expansive grounds and a charming garden. It is a shining gem of the National Trust’s properties in the…
As part of my ongoing Then & Now series I’m sharing a photo from my grandfather’s collection. In 1960 he took a trip to Europe with his niece and brought…
Christmas is a beautifully magical time of year and many cities have fantastical light displays, but over the years I’ve really appreciated the variety of Christmas Lights in London. When…
There is no denying the charm of a working Cornish fishing village, with their quiet and peaceful harbours it’s the perfect destination for any trip to Cornwall. In fact, a…
There are many amazing free museums in London to visit, and it’s definitely a key highlight of London. They are top quality and some of the biggest in the city…
I recently wrote about visiting Dartmouth Castle during my staycation Road Trip in Devon & Cornwall. I fell in love with this charming port town and its gorgeous views and…
Given the circumstances of the global pandemic, I returned to the drawing board of “what to do for a week’s holiday” and determined that a road trip through Devon and…
France is a country that is well known for its opulently beautiful palaces, but I wanted to highlight some incredible castles to visit in France. Castles are a favourite of…
