The Portuguese capital has a friendly, colourful energy and nowhere is this more apparent than in the city’s buzzing nightlife. Over the last 3 weeks we have been checking out some of the popular drinking spots (a tough job I know). And here is my selection of the…
Santiago de Compostela is a lush little city and a great choice for a weekend break. My Aussie and I spent a couple of days at New Year here on our way back to the boat after Christmas in the UK. The charming old town with its museum…
So Christmas is nearly here. Only 5 more sleeps to the big day! I haven’t been feeling very Christmassy yet, which is unusual because normally I LOVE the run up to Christmas. Maybe it’s because we have (temporarily) moved onto our boat and are sailing around Galicia in…
Last week I was in London for the Amara Interior Blog Awards. (Thank-you so much if you voted for me, it was such a fun night.) It was just a flying trip to London for us. We arrived with just enough time to get glammed up and go…
Today’s post in honour of Bastille Day, which was last Sunday, I am sharing some of my current, favourite, design-orientated bonnes adresses in Paris: The image above shows the view of the Parisian skyline, and the Sacré Cœur, from behind the clocks of the Musée d’Orsay. See +…
Is there a lovelier time to visit London than in spring? The UK’s capital is awash with flowers during this season. Following April’s magical magnolia and cherry blossom, last week the streets of West London were transformed for Chelsea in Bloom (along with Mayfair and Belgravia in Bloom).…
If you’re looking for somewhere to unwind and “get away from it all” this summer, Britain’s Isles of Scilly might be the perfect place for you. This archipelago, 28 miles off the coast of Cornwall, is beautiful, wild and unspoilt. In summer azure water laps at white sand…
Cinque Terre is a UNESCO national park in Liguria, Italy. It is a hilly, coastal area with five colourful fishing villages clinging to the rocks. The walks between these villages deliver some stunning views. The Cinque Terre villages, Monterosso al Mare, Vernazza, Corniglia, Manarola and Riomaggiore are connected…
For my birthday, back in February, I was given tickets to The Tina Turner Musical. So, last time I was in the UK, I took a trip to London’s West End. Arriving in Covent Garden, as it got dark, there was just time to grab a bite to…
Where? Located in Southwest Brittany, Concarneau is France’s third largest fishing port. The picturesque Ville Close, beautiful sandy beaches and the Glénan archipelago 10 miles off the coast are big draws, especially during the summer. Each year at the end of August the town holds the 3 day Festival…