Winter began in motion but quickly settled into something more introspective. After nearly a month travelling through Southeast Asia, we returned to London in the early hours of December 8th, stepping out into damp, cold air that felt almost theatrical in its greyness. Winter…
Autumn 2025 unfolded as a season of return and departure, of unpacking and repacking, of settling in and setting off again. It began on a volcanic island in the middle of the Atlantic and ended somewhere between Bangkok traffic and London frost. In between,…
If you’re looking for a mix of dramatic landscapes, historic villages, and charming countryside, the Peak District is hard to beat. Nestled in the heart of England, this national park offers rolling hills, limestone dales, rivers, and a rich tapestry of history and literature.…
This past July, my partner and I decided to escape for a weekend in York, a city where history meets charm at every corner. With its medieval streets, iconic city walls, and cosy cafes, York is the perfect mix of culture, architecture, and culinary…
Location: London, England Cuisine: Contemporary West African Fine Dining When my mom visited London, we wanted to give her a meal she’d never forget — something special, unique, and celebratory. Akoko in Fitzrovia, a Michelin-starred West African fine dining restaurant, promised exactly that: a…
Some trips are spontaneous. Others feel inevitable, like they have been waiting for the right moment. This weekend in Brighton was one of the latter. Swans, an epic band I had been listening to since my youth, were playing at St George’s Church, and…
After two whirlwind days in New York City, it was time for something completely different: seven days at sea aboard the Queen Mary 2, sailing from New York to Southampton. For my dad, this was a retirement dream finally realised. For the rest of…
This post on Shoreditch is part of my London Neighbourhood Guides series. Fancy visiting another area of London? Check out my other guides here, which all include information regarding the sights, history, charm, food and drinks of the area you’re curious about. Shoreditch has been…
Every June, Victor and I mark our anniversary with a weekend getaway somewhere in the UK. It’s our little tradition: an annual escape to explore somewhere new, eat too much good food, and wander without much of a plan. After visits to Liverpool, Brighton,…
I’ve been a Shakespeare fan for as long as I can remember. In middle school, I took part in a Shakespeare fair and played a role in A Midsummer Night’s Dream, an experience I still think about fondly. In high school, I studied Hamlet,…