SLEEPY SONOMA – WITH A HIPPY HEART
As an add-on from Palm Springs, I caught a short flight over to the charismatic coastal region of Sonoma. Famous for it's mammoth redwood trees, there are plenty of wholesome…
I WENT TO DUBAI FOR THE INDEPENDENT…
It might be a long way to go for an exhibition, but Dubai loves a superlative: tallest tower, fastest lift, deepest pool, highest dancing fountain – and I begin my quest…
WHAT REALLY HAPPENS ON AN EMSR?
Happy to undertake a commission for a retreat, as a writer who likes to try new things, I was quite looking forward to the combination of eating, moving and sleeping…
THE MONTENEGRO OF THE MOVIES
It was my first visit to the south east European country of Montenegro (AKA James Bond land), but it won't be my last as I loved everything about it and…
PORTUGAL’S NEXT BIG THING
Portugal is famous for its beaches, boat trips, bars and of course golf, so I had high expectations when I visited Vilamoura, which is an up and coming resort town…
ROCK N ROLL AT THE CUMBERLAND HOTEL
Once home to Jimmy Hendrix who conducted his final interviews here, the iconic Cumberland Hotel in Marble Arch has remembered the star with the 'Hendrix Suite' dedicated to him and…
ENJOYING THE “JAZ” IN EGYPT
The touristic area of Hurghada is a far cry from the exciting chaos of Cairo, but promised sun, sea and sand; and as I headed through the barren desert sand-scape…
EMBRACING MY INNER ADVENTURER FOR WILD BOUNDS
I love the great outdoors as much as the next Brighton-dweller. So when I was commissioned to compile the best spots for wild camping for Wild Bounds, I jumped at…
REASONS TO GO TO PHILADELPHIA
I ticked off one of my bucket list pics by getting a selfie by Robert Indiana's iconic LOVE statue and a video of me doing my best Rocky impression by…
HOW TO HAVE FUN IN TURKEY – PT 533!
I have been lucky enough to have visited Turkey a handful of times - and each one has been a very different experience - united by the sunny weather and…