Madeleine Morrow
Treehouse Manchester
A treetop getaway in central Manchester Walking into the lobby of Treehouse Manchester, I imagined I had entered a magical ...
The Westin London City
Five-star wellness hotel on the Thames Much as I love travelling abroad, there is something thrillingly decadent about a mini-staycation ...
Pastéis de Nata – Iconic Portuguese Sweet Custard Tart
Four Places to Try pastéis de Nata in Lisbon The Story of Pastéis de Nata The use of egg ...
Lisbon Restaurants – a Thriving Gastronomy to Explore
Lisbon Restaurants for your next trip to Portugal The Lisbon food scene is hot right now. There are restaurants aplenty, ...
Art Museums – Gems of Lisbon
An art lover’s view of the city museums For a medium-sized capital city, Lisbon has a proliferation of public art ...
The Relais Henley Hotel
The Relais Henley was the perfect base for enjoying the Henley Literature Festival. Located in a 16th-century Grade-II-listed building, the four-star hotel incorporates modern comforts into a historical property. History buffs will be interested to learn that the building housed the craftsmen who built the local St Mary’s Church in the 1530s. In 1632, it hosted King Charles I and later the first Duke of Wellington. Georgian times brought the addition of the brick façade, which exists today.
Swiss Mountains and Lakes
For a week in August, with a Swiss Travel Pass downloaded on my mobile phone, I set off from Geneva for an eco-friendly train trip to explore some of Switzerland’s magnificent mountains and lakes.
Hotel Dame des Arts, Paris
n the heart of the Latin Quarter in the 6th arrondissement of Paris, Hôtel Dame des Arts is a chic, centrally located hotel, à deux pas from public transport, and within walking distance of almost every major sight and museum you may wish to visit. Its position on the Left Bank, in a triangle formed by the intersection of Boulevards Saint-Michel and Saint-Germain, makes it a short stroll to the Seine for walks along the Quais and also gives easy access to Notre-Dame Cathedral, which still draws crowds since its reopening in December 2024.
Margaux, Paris – A Classic Brasserie
I am often asked by friends where to eat in Paris, and it is a question I find difficult to answer - ҫa dépend. It depends not only on your budget, but on where you are staying, what your mood is, and whether you prefer small, trendy eateries in the 11th or the big hitters that have been around for decades. My preference is for some of the terrific ethnic restaurants and the generation of young chefs who are doing exciting things in less touristy parts of the city. However, there are times when I crave a good brasserie like Margaux, serving traditional French dishes, where you know your favourites will be on the menu, where the welcome is warm, the atmosphere convivial, and the food reliable.
Hotel Noucha, Paris
Located in the Auteuil quarter in the heart of Paris' 16th Arrondissement, Hotel Noucha is a four-star, boutique hotel on a quiet street that has an important architectural history. Its 27 elegant rooms sport gorgeous fabrics and vintage furniture, and the hotel has an inviting rooftop terrace in addition to private balconies on the upper floors. Much quieter than the tourist-filled areas in central Paris, yet easily accessible on public transport, Hotel Noucha is a home-from-home in a well-heeled residential neighbourhood, ideally located for the plethora of museums and key sights in the 16th arrondissemen
