Charleston- an artist’s home and garden
After visiting Monk’s House for the first time, I discovered Charleston and decided I wanted to visit at some stage. I believe that we timed our visit perfectly. This is Continue Reading →
Timballino di melanzane
I didn’t discover eggplant (aubergine) until I lived in Italy. I don’t remember it being a vegetable that I was aware of when I was growing up in suburban Sydney. Continue Reading →
Monk’s House, Rodmell, East Sussex
I had a plan regarding when I was going to visit Monk’s House in Rodmell. I had intended to read some of Virginia Woolf’s work first before going there. This Continue Reading →
Lake Bolsena and its towns throughout the year
Lake Bolsena is the largest volcanic lake in Europe. It is located in the Viterbo province in northern Lazio. The border with Tuscany is close by. The lake becomes quite Continue Reading →
Agnolotti di patate e manzo al tartufo
I could never not eat pasta. Perhaps it is because of living in Italy for several years and always having pasta for lunch. Perhaps it is also down to the Continue Reading →
Eating out in St Petersburg
Ah food – eating is one of my favourite things. I remember some places because of the food that I have consumed there. So I thought I would share some Continue Reading →
St Petersburg – an unexpected delight
Earlier in the year I went to St Petersburg for a week. I have spent time deliberating over whether to write a post (or more than one post) on this Continue Reading →
All in Porto
It was back in 2015 that my husband and I went to Portugal for the first time. When we go on city breaks together we like to hire bikes to Continue Reading →
Eating a Francesinha
When my husband and I spent a few days in Porto, Portugal we knew that we wanted to sample some local food. But we weren’t sure exactly where to start. Continue Reading →
When in Porto…
There are so many interesting cities and towns in Europe to choose from when you want to go away for a few days. When my husband and I have given Continue Reading →