Escape the hustle and bustle of busy cities and towns and enjoy the relaxed, laid-back island life in the Chumphon Archipelago. Coco Tam’s beach bar, located in Fisherman’s Wharf on Koh Samui, is the perfect…
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With the weeks of wintery weather seeming to stretch on and on this year, the first signs of spring could not be more appreciated. This week on my wanderings between client meetings, I spotted…
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Last month we were treated to a luxury stay at The Principal Hotel York, as you may have read here. Having been impressed with the beautiful character and charm of both the hotel and…
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When I was younger we would sit down as a family and watch River Cottage on the television, dreaming of a sustainable life where we could live off the land, care for our own…
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A couple of weeks ago we were staying in a quaint manor house in the village of Monkton Combe with family to celebrate the onset of summer, a diamond wedding anniversary and a birthday.…
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This summer has been a mixed bag when it comes to weather. Cold, rainy, grey days seem far too frequent and it’s been a while since we could sit out under the heat of…
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A couple of weeks ago my friend Hannah and I had a long overdue catch-up, celebrating with a weekend in the New Forest; consisting of a lush spring lunch at The Pig, Brockenhurst, picturesque…
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‘Tis the season to be jolly. Amongst shopping for presents, prepping your Christmas day menu, writing cards and exchanging gifts, it’s nice to have a Christmas meal with friends, work collegues or family that…
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The clocks have gone back, the leaves have turned to orange and red and the evenings have grown considerable darker. As the cold autumn nights draw in, what better way to spend an evening…
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Everyone loves cheese scones, right? They are a lovely treat both warm and cold, and are quick and easy to make. Why not cook up this traditional favourite with an autumn twist? These pumpkin…