She is possibly the greatest ocean liner ever built. She’s the Queen Mary 2, the only liner built since the Queen Elizabeth 2 in 1969, and the last ship still offering a […]
LAST OF THE GREAT LINERS
TREASURES IN THE FRENCH HINTERLAND
Jim Walker continues his wine adventures in France by revealing that every once in a while he discovers a ‘new’ winery that seemed almost too good to be true. Same thing goes for […]
IS THE DINING ROOM DEAD?
British ‘Bake off’ queen Mary Berry is causing a stir with her declaration that the dining room is dead. Not so say I, and many others, as I get the table ready […]
FEASTING ON MONTEVIDEO
Uruguay’s capital is an eclectic mixture of beautiful beaches, grand plazas, wonderful parrillas and decaying mansions that would look at home in Havana. In other words, Montevideo is a feast for both […]
CHELSEA’S HIDDEN GARDEN
I’m already dreaming of pie when we take one of London’s ubiquitous black cabs to the Chelsea Physic Garden. I know nothing about the garden, but we’ve been offered a free tour […]
PALAVER IN PUERTO MADRYN
After rounding Cape Horn and heading north up the coast of Argentina, we are looking forward to a wonderful day in the Patagonian province of Chabut. However, the local port authorities have […]
THE IRRESISTIBLE CHABRIERS
In 1661 Racine pronounced that, “The wine of Uzès is the best in the realm.” Three hundred and 45 years later Hélène and I found out that Racine knew of which he […]
LONDON BECKONS
Spending a few unhurried days in London, my long ago home town, brings back many interesting memories. As Samuel Johnson said: “When a man is tired of London, he is tired of […]
IS CRUISING A HUMAN RIGHT?
Not so long ago, some in the European Union were pushing for vacations to be declared a human right. But with Brexit on the horizon, the idea of a free cruise may […]
THE INDOMITABLE ‘LUSH’ REACHES HER CENTURY
This week my amazing Mum celebrates her 100th birthday with two champagne tea parties. I couldn’t be more proud of her.
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