[Advertisement - this is a paid partnership with Bold Tuesday, but as always all words and opinions are my own] I've aways loved travel, and I've always had a bit of a geeky obsession with maps and place names. I used to pore over my parents' Atlas as a child, and to this day I love looking up aerial views on Google Maps or tracing the route of any plane and train journeys I take. And I can . . .
A magical minibreak at Elmley Nature Reserve
How often do you see the sun rise? If you’re anything like me, then the answer is almost never. My ongoing struggle with insomnia means I’m much more of a night owl than a morning person, and even when I have to get up before dawn for an early train or flight, I’m always in too much of a rush to take any notice of what’s going on around me. But sunrise turned out to be one of the highlights of a . . .
A surprise stay aboard a stylish London houseboat
Last Wednesday I was sitting on the train to London, on my way to preview some of the upcoming autumn-winter designs from interiors brand MADE.com, when I received a rather unexpected email from the lovely ladies in its PR team. They’d just co-launched a brand-new houseboat rental called The Boathouse London and there’d been a last-minute cancellation, so would I like to stay there after the . . .
Summer travel essentials
When it comes to packing for a trip away, I'm as much of a minimalist as I am when I'm decorating my home: I like to have stylish yet functional items with an understated aesthetic, and I try to take only what I think I'll actually need. Over the years I've also learnt that it's worth investing in high-quality, long-lasting pieces wherever I can, particularly with regards to summer items like . . .
A sleek Belgian B&B in a converted fortress
Today I’m sharing a peek inside a stunning conversion that’s not only a family home, but also a very stylish B&B. Called The Bunkers, it sits on the site of an 18th-cenury fortress on the Belgian-Dutch border and showcases the kind of old-meets-new design that always makes me stop in my tracks. The B&B occupies the fortress’ former barn, which has been beautifully transformed by . . .
A country escape with Plankbridge Shepherd’s Huts
As much as I love living in a city, I often find myself craving a few days in the countryside, totally immersed in nature. It’s a chance to slow down, breathe more deeply and switch off from the daily grind, and I always come back feeling clear-headed and refreshed. That said, I’ve never particularly enjoyed camping. Airbeds, damp sleeping bags and communal shower blocks? No thanks. But a . . .
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