48 Hours in Languedoc: Livin’ La Fraissinede

There is a certain romance associated with the southwestern pocket of France. It’s unspoilt by tourists, the small town charm remains and the world of instagram has yet to promote every pink house and market stall. Well, that was of course until we arrived, as guests of La Fraissinede, a beautifully restored house in the heart of this beautiful countryside.…
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What to wear: Provence, France

The pressure in packing these days is enough to drive a woman to insanity. Now, take that pressure and put it into a carry-on only situation for four days away. I’m sure you can picture the state of my house after trying to pack for such a getaway. There must have been fifty pairs of shoes, over four dozen dresses…
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London’s latest Italian Arrival: Veneta of Venice

After having spent quite a bit of time living in Italy, I consider myself a VERY tough critic when it comes to Italian food. There are few things that can replace the feeling of sitting in a busy town square while tucking into the perfect bowl of pasta followed by a sip of the magical elixir of life known as…
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72 Hours Road tripping through Normandy in an Aston Martin DB11

How have I been in London for fifteen years and not taken advantage of using the Eurotunnel to visit France? I truly feel like I have missed out on a decade of freedom on the continent, with my own car to explore and shop. You see, I am a roadtrip addict and last month I took the ultimate of ultimate…
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Brunch at The Lanesborough, London

I don’t think I’ve ever had brunch at a Michelin-starred restaurant before. I’ll be honest and come right out and say brunch is usually a rather intense “bottomless booze in New York City” sort of event. But, I’ve recently been shown the error of my ways at Celeste, in The Lanesborough, London. And it all started with the best Bloody…
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