Summer in the South of France

The Côte d’Azur: where the beaches are sandy, the yachts are fancy, and your wallet audibly weeps. From the picturesque escapades in Nice to the glamour of Cannes, this southern French stretch offers everything from glorious hikes to pizza on the beach. Just mind the splashes at those lovely hidden waterfalls!

Kinkally Bar & Restaurant

★★★ Is London’s Georgian Restaurant and Speakeasy worth the hype? Where? Soho, 43 Charlotte St., London, W1T 1RS How much? £££ Book ahead? Yes Cuisine? Georgian Vegetarian options 🌽 – Yes Vegan options 🌱 – Yes, limited Gluten free options 🌾 – Yes, limited Dog friendly 🐶 – No As it was my first timeContinueContinue reading “Kinkally Bar & Restaurant”

White Cross

★★★★ Bring Your Wellies: Experience London’s Famous ‘Pub that Floods’ for an Iconic Riverside Pint Where? Richmond, Riverside House, Water Ln, TW9 1NR How much? ££ Cuisine? British Pub Grub Vegetarian options 🌽 – Yes Vegan options 🌱 – Limited Gluten free options 🌾 – Yes Dog friendly 🐶 – Yes The White Cross isContinueContinue reading “White Cross”

Phat Phuc Noodle Bar

★★★★★ London’s Most Re-Laksa-d Restaurant Where? Chelsea, The Courtyard, 151 Sydney St, London, SW3 6NT How much? £ Book ahead? No, it’s first come, first served Cuisine? Vietnamese restaurant Vegetarian options? Yes 🌽 Vegan options? Yes 🌱 Gluten free options? Yes 🌾 Dog friendly? Yes 🐶 This charming little restaurant is tucked away from theContinueContinue reading “Phat Phuc Noodle Bar”

OMA

★★★★ Discover Borough’s Latest Culinary Gen: A Journey to the Greek Isles Through Inspired Small Plates Where? Borough Market, 3 Bedale St, London SE1 9AL How Much? ££ – £££ Book ahead? Yes Cuisine? Greek inspired, small plates Vegetarian options 🌽 – Limited Vegan options 🌱 – Limited Gluten free options 🌾 – Yes DogContinueContinue reading “OMA”

Clos Maggiore

★★★★ London’s Most Romantic Restaurant Where? Covent Garden, 33 King St, London WC2E 8JD How much? £££ Cuisine? Modern French Vegetarian options 🌽 – Yes Vegan options 🌱 – Yes Gluten free options 🌾 – Yes Dog Friendly 🐶 – No Clos Maggiore is renowned as one of London’s most exquisite restaurants. As you passContinueContinue reading “Clos Maggiore”

Tignes & Val D’isère

About the Region As one of the largest ski resorts in the French Alps, Tignes and Val D’Isère boast over 300km of pisted slopes, with a maximum altitude of 3,450m and runs that cater to skiers of all abilities. From the icy plains of Glacier du Pisaillas to the iconic needle eye at Aiguille PercéeContinueContinue reading “Tignes & Val D’isère”

Xàbia

Jávea explored this beautiful town in Spain? Located just a short drive from Benidorm in the province of Alicante, Jávea (also known as Xàbia in Valencia) might be assumed to be a party neighbourhood, much like its sitcom-famous neighbour. However, upon arriving in this small coastal region, I quickly realised that this wasn’t the case.ContinueContinue reading “Xàbia”

Bern

Bern is often considered one of the most charming cities in all of Europe. Despite being the Swiss capital, it stands apart from the typical tower-trumped metropolises, offering an enchanting and traditional atmosphere. While relatively small in size, Bern’s historic heart boasts lanes of remarkable architecture, earning it a UNESCO World Heritage stamp of approval.ContinueContinue reading “Bern”

Swan London

★★★★ Dining with Shakespeare: Fine dining meets theatre at this classic London restaurant. Where? Southbank, 21 New Globe Walk, Bankside, London SE1 9DT How much? ££-£££ Cuisine? Seasonal Modern British Vegetarian options 🌽 – Yes Vegan options 🌱 – Gluten free options 🌾 Dog-friendly? Yes Adjoining the iconic Globe Theatre on the Southbank side ofContinueContinue reading “Swan London”