La Corrèze & Dordogne Valley
Before this trip, I always associated the Dordogne with memories of summer holidays with the family. Swimming in the river, fresh croissants and baguettes with Nutella for breakfast, barbecuing in the evening, singing along in the back seat with the same cd...
Strawberry Hill: London’s Fairytale Castle
Once upon a time there was a politician / writer – also known for being the son of Britain’s first Prime Minister – who wanted to build a summer villa in London. Not just any villa, but a Gothic castle that would be a theatrical experience...
Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty
There’s fashion. And then there’s Alexander McQueen. There are art exhibitions…And then there’s Savage Beauty at the V&A in London. Savage Beauty has raised the standard for all future V&A exhibitions to come.
It’s now been two days since I visited the hugely popular exhibition and I still can’t get over how brilliant it was. If you’re only going to make one visit to a London museum this year, you want to make it this one.
Roadtrip in Iceland: The Golden Circle
After Reykjavik and our journey along the South coast we arrive at Nesjavellir for the last part of our road trip: The Golden Circle. This is probably the most touristy part of Iceland. Located conveniently close to Reykjavik, this route covers some of the country’s most impressive sights.