The History of Macarons (with surprisingly humble beginnings!)
One of the first things that comes to mind whenever I think of France are all the patisseries to be found in boulangeries throughout the country. But it’s one of…
A Visitor’s Guide To The Courtauld Gallery
For a Londoner born and bred, I’d only heard about The Courtauld Gallery fairly recently. Snuggled in the heart of London’s historic Somerset House (also well worth a visit for…
A Guide to London’s Tennis Grass Court Season
The scent of freshly cut grass may tickle my nose, but in the months of June and July it also heralds the start of tennis grass court season. The shortest…
How to Pack Your Life into a Carry On Bag in the Spring and Summer
Travelling can be stressful enough, but travelling on a tight budget can sometimes feel as if you’re growing new grey hairs for your efforts in keeping costs down. From deciding…
An Aesthetic Girls Trip to Saint-Martin-de-Ré, Ile de Ré
Ile de Ré in the Charente-Maritime region is a small island just off the western coast of France, and not far from the city of La Rochelle. The chic island…
La Rochelle, France Travel Guide – What to Do and See
La Rochelle is a coastal city, rich in both architectural and maritime history, in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region of France. For visitors not far from the region, such as from the…