London hit list: Summer edition

As a series of heatwaves unfurled across the capital, residents ventured out of their warm homes in search of exciting and cooling summer experiences. With the season coinciding with my mother’s first-ever visit to London, I too put on the thinking cap to arrange a series of enticing activities. Tai Chi: Kew Gardens With my […]

Review: Hotel Mediterraneo, Sorrento, Italy

Sorrento is the almost-unreal clifftop town, standing as the proud gateway to the Amalfi Coast. When God authored beauty, it was surely perfected on this stretch of coastline, where villages cling to the cliffs, yachts criss-cross the azure waters, and the world’s tastiest lemons are plucked.  Among the line of stately palazzi and historic buildings […]

Review: Melozhori Private Nature Reserve, Western Cape, South Africa

South Africa is rightly synonymous with wild spaces, with plenty of lodges offering a connection to nature. What Melozhori Private Game Reserve offers is something rather unique: a luxurious and exclusive lodge escape, two hours from Cape Town. Wanting to take advantage of this, seven friends and I headed to Melozhori for three days of […]

The London hit list: Must-do Spring experiences

As the capital starts to heat up, an endless array of enticing entertainment awaits. Part of a new seasonal series, I share my favourite new finds for those looking to explore London.  Wellness at Ham Yard’s Soholistic Spa It’s a minute’s walk from Picadilly Circus yet wonderfully tucked away from all the buzz so that […]

Two of Mexico’s must-see Yucatan Towns

Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula is a lush enclave on the southeastern point of the country, filled with Mayan ruins, cenotes, and fascinating towns to explore. My recent trip to the Mayan region took in two towns that make a compelling combination. Tulum Tulum exudes intrigue—bohemian chic meets Mayan history in a stunningly beautiful area. Tulum has […]