I wanted to highlight a few places I have been loving this month. All are very different but with a common ground. They all provide me with delicious baked yumminess and top-notch friendly service. Between Bread, Exeter The first on my list is Between Bread on North Street, Exeter. Between Bread had only been openRead more
I made it my mission during the recent English Wine Week to get out there and visit a few of the amazing vineyards that are less than an hours drive from Exeter. Devon is most definitely a wine region and the country has an abundance to visit. If you didn’t know already, English wines areRead more
I may have discovered THE hottest foodie destination and it’s only a 30-minute drive from Exeter. Ashburton sits on the edge of Dartmoor and has more amazing independent eateries than any other place I have visited of late. I have been visiting most free weekends of late and honestly can’t stay away. Emilia, owned by ClareRead more
I must confess I have never been to St Ives in the height of the summer season so I really can’t compare and contrast with visiting in December, but I do know that I would rather visit this wonderful town when it’s quiet. I appreciate that a little bit of summer sun whilst basking onRead more
New York is one of those cities that you never get tired of exploring. I have been lucky to visit four times over the course of my life and have never had the same holiday twice. The city, like so many others, is constantly changing and evolving which makes visiting so exciting. It’s been atRead more
November was a pretty special month for me. I got to travel to New York City with my sister Estella and my stepdad Tim to see The Pineapple Thief play at Sony Hall. For those who don’t know, my other half Steve plays in a band and that band, The Pineapple Thief are on tourRead more
Whenever I find myself in Winchester I always have to stop in at The Wykeham Arms. It might just be an drink after a long walk or dinner if I am lucky. This time I enjoyed the works. Post walk afternoon drinks, dinner and the most exciting nights stay in their Bakehouse Suite. Steve andRead more
I like October. I like the golden hues, the pumpkin-spiced everything’s, the chilly starts, the jumpers. What I don’t like is the rain. Crikey, have we had rain? For the first two weeks, it rained cats and dogs. I love that saying. It does make me laugh. I imagine little fluffy cats and wet-nosed dogsRead more
Any preconceived ideas about Naples you might have about it feeling seedy and dangerous you can forget. Yes, there is graffiti, yes it is a little grubby and rundown in places but nothing like how it seems to be portrayed in the media. In fact, for me, the graffiti added to the cities charm. ThinkRead more
What can I say about Vietri Sul Mare, the gateway to the Amalfi Coast? I can start by saying this quaint small town has everything you need if like me you aren’t a party animal. If you like fresh local produce cooked beautifully, a nice glass or two of wine, scrumptious patisserie and a (daily)Read more