Rijsttafel in The Hague – travel review
I love The Netherlands and am an unashamed supporter. It’s an oft-disregarded tourist destination even though it’s easy to get to from London. Short breaks...
Heidelberg – Elegant and Sweet – travel review
Heidelberg is picture perfect, well preserved and a working town. There are alleys, boutiques, cafés, restaurants, stunning churches, statues and history at every turn, but...
Fontenay Abbey – travel review
Late spring in Burgundy. The banks of the canal were festooned with the colours of wild flowers: the blue of cornflowers, the blood red of...
A Citrus History of Sicily – travel review
Sicily is a large island just off mainland Italy. It has a variety of landscapes and the imposing Mount Etna which has donated volcanic soil...
Markopoulo recommendations: Attica’s food, wine and welcome – travel review
I love Greece. It’s the warm people, food, and (you might be surprised to hear) award-winning wines that are still so sadly overlooked. Yes, this...
Innergie PocketCell™ charger – product review
Gone are the days when one carried one’s life in a Filofax. It’s much more likely that now it’s an iPhone. The advantage that the...
Balmer Lawn Hotel – Uncovering history – travel review
Balmer Lawn is a large and rather imposing building set behind an open field, or lawn, where still can be seen cricket matches in good...
Carlton Dune Case – product review
This case is impressive. It looks high-end and designery and indeed it is. Its sleek shiny grey form speaks of trips to New York or...
Meet My Fair Lady in London
James L. Nederlander, Jamie Wilson, Hunter Arnold, Playful Productions and the English National Opera present LERNER & LOEWE’S MY FAIR LADY Book and Lyrics by...
Peru at the British Museum
Ancient Peru till 20 February 2022 The Joseph Hotung Great Court Gallery The central Andes in Peru, South America, are one of the most geographically...
British Museum – World’s Oldest Map of the Stars
On show in UK for first time at the British Museum The world of Stonehenge 17 February – 17 July 2022 Sainsbury Exhibitions Gallery Organised...
Two Cigarettes in the Dark
Jonathan Church Theatre Productions and Cambridge Arts Theatre present Two Cigarettes in the Dark Dame Penelope Keith to star in 2022 UK tour of new...
Snugpack for Travel
Gifts for Globetrotters Snugpack is better known for its camping and outdoor gear than it is for Christmas gifts, but some of their well-chosen products...
Kikkerland – The Gift of Music
Build Your Own Ukulele with a Kikkerland Kit ‘I am building my own ukulele,’ I said. They laughed, but only for a moment, and then...
PlugBug Duo on the Go
Travel with a Twelve South PlugBug Duo It’s a while since we travelled, and we are looking forward to it. Along with the excitement goes packing,...
British museum – Troy: beauty and heroism
British Museum and Sketchfab collaborate for the first time on a touring exhibition A British Museum Spotlight Loan Troy: beauty and heroism § Ure Museum...
Heritage Open Days Celebrates Edible England
10th-19th September 2021 Heritage Open Days (HODs), England’s largest festival of history and culture, will return in September. This year, with support from players of...
Nederlands Fotomuseum – Images In The Gallery Of Honour Of Dutch
Nederlands Fotomuseum Reveals 99 Iconic Images In The Gallery Of Honour Of Dutch The development of 180 years of photography On 9 June, the Nederlands...
Harley and the Holy Mountain: Through the Heart of Greece to its Soul
What a wonderful read! It’s only May and I sense I have already found my ‘Book of the Year’! Harley and the Holy Mountain: Through...
Flowering Netherlands – More than Tulips
We love those fresh Spring colours of tulips which are synonymous with the Netherlands. It’s not a native of that small northern country but it...