We’re well into 2017 now, in fact we’re almost at the end of January, and I’ve had a busy start to the year so far… to the point that I have only now managed to post this 2016 recap of our adventures and travels. It’s very late, I know, but I didn’t want to leave…
The festive season is my favorite time to be in London. With beautifully displayed lights and decorations throughout the city, imaginative shop displays teeming with gift ideas and the bustling Christmas markets and ice rinks, there’s a lot to enjoy. Since we spend Christmas in Italy, once the festive lights start going up from mid-November,…
While I’m sad for summer to end, there is a lot I’m looking forward to this Autumn, which is my favorite time of year to be in London. The leaves changing to beautiful bright colors and the cool, crisp weather make for pleasant days at the parks or out in the countryside. There are plenty…
We love eating out and trying out new places, and there is no shortage of great restaurants, of many different cuisines, around London. The highlights of the past month were brunch at two new-to-us places – The Delaunay and CUT at 45 Park Lane, checking out the street food market at Hawker House in Canada…
Earlier this week I came across the #Take12Trips Challenge, a challenge to take a trip once a month for a year – it could be a holiday abroad, a weekend break, a day out or a visit to a museum or other local attraction. I love the idea of taking on this challenge to travel more in 2016,…