There are moments when London can be too much for me. I fall out of love with the city all too often. So, I take time away so that I can come back refreshed and ready to feel the romance once again. This summer I took a five week break and escaped to the USA, one of my longest breaks…
For once, I am at a loss for words. I must have written and rewritten this paragraph a thousand times, and finally I’m just giving in and saying there truly are no words to describe what is to be discovered for culinary delights at The Ritz London. From the Crepes Suzette in a dining hall that will simply take your…
There are a few things, I find, that are always on the London Tourist’s “must see and do list.” If it’s a “money is no object” list, then staying at The Ritz is most definitely sitting at the top of the to-dos. If the list is “the best of British traditions,” it will almost always feature afternoon tea at The…
London, as a whole, I think you will agree, is a pretty magical place. My first night as a new resident in this city, way back in 2002, I was almost intimidated by the enchanting city streets, the double decker buses and even the Tube. Naturally, after 15 years, there are many things that have lost their charm. The oh…
This will be my 37th summer in Southern Maine, in the United States. After such a length of time, you start to believe you know a place backwards and forwards. You have your lobster guy, your favourite beach spot, the best place for fried clams and the store owners you know won’t give you the “tourist price” on things. This…
