It’s so hard to know how to respond to the heartbreaking news stories about Palestine, without fear of sounding ignorant or patronising. I also don’t want to inflict…
I’ve just been invited to a hen do, and I’m going to suggest the theme is ‘smoker night’ circa 1941. What’s a smoker night I hear you ask?…
Mention Beirut and what do you think of? Urban ruin, war and destruction? After news of the recent tragedy in the capital, I realised I’ve never associated…
I recently stumbled on an archive of old photos and documents relating to a fancy looking department, called Vokins, which turns out was open in Brighton for over…
I love getting dressed up and going to the theatre (box of Maltesers in handbag). But… even with a great play in full swing, I can’t help getting…
I’ve just got back from Marrakech – blog post coming soon! – where it was 30 degrees every day. It’s pretty cold in England by comparison, so I’m…
Audrey Hepburn might be the world’s biggest Hollywood star, but what’s little-known is that she once took a day trip to Brighton. I know! What a jaw dropping…
Most people who know me, know I’m obsessed with New York. I visit once a year (I’d go more if I could…) and I’m always adding to my…
Dan and I went to Mumbai and Kerala for our honeymoon eight years ago (where we found one of these!), so India will always hold a special place…