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 these patisseries that stands out most of all – macarons.…
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 its own sake), the gallery is centrally located – just…
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 season in the tennis calendar (just 41 days) brings with…
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 where to go (there are just so many places to…
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 has been likened to the Hamptons in the US and is known…
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 UK, it’s a fantastic destination for a quick weekend trip…