L’Arcadia is an absolute gem for high quality antiques in Bangkok. They are sourced from Thailand, Cambodia and Burma with a great range of wood, sandstone, lacquer and metals. …read more…

I am a crap cook. I think it could be genetic. My mum is a pretty crap cook. I have fond memories of party pies and sausage rolls for dinner, not that I was complaining at the time. Who wouldn’t want party pies and sausage rolls for dinner when you are 9? …read more…

It’s a hardware store…its a trinket store…it’s got the weirdest basement ever!!! …read more…

Banana Box is a very high quality African homewares and craft store. It has a great range of wooden bowls, implements, carvings and lots of other stuff! …read more…

Located in Covent Garden on Monmouth Street, Arrogant Cat is one of the most unique clothes shops in London. …read more…

As a day trip out of London, Salisbury is wonderful. Although its near Stonehenge, for a really magical experience, skip the crowded tourist trap and visit the cathedral instead. …read more…

“Um…I can’t breathe…”

John the head guide….”pole, pole”

“No…um…I really can’t breathe…and…I think I’m going to throw up…”

As John’s vice like grip held me up while I emptied my stomach for the second time on the way to the summit, I really had to ask myself, at what point had it seemed like a good idea to climb this mountain. …read more…

Stunning in the snow, glorious shrines which still exude old Japanese culture and “3 shrines, 2 temples” bargain tickets! …read more…

Cuban salsa, cocktails and dirty big cigars! …read more…

Ahhh…Sarf London! The Kitchen & Bar is our local haunt around the corner from our place and is number one for lazy weekend breakfasts! …read more…