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A Beautiful Piece of English Countryside That Redefines the Idea of a Hotel As our Kitchen Chat®: A Taste of Luxury, History and Hospitality Tour
A Beautiful Piece of English Countryside That Redefines the Idea of a Hotel As our Kitchen Chat®: A Taste of Luxury, History and Hospitality Tour
If May was about momentum, June became a celebration of three things that seem to follow me wherever I go: tea, travel and twirls. There
From Aberdeen to Braemar and on to Inverness, our Highland journey has been filled with breathtaking landscapes, fascinating history, unforgettable hotels, and moments that will
More Than Just a Kit A first aid kit isn’t just for emergencies. It’s about being prepared before an emergency happens. Whether you’re heading off
May was a month overflowing with movement, memories, friendship, and unforgettable moments. It began with Tails in Bloom photoshoots by Andrew of Raven Imagery supporting
Andorra had long been on my list of places to discover, so when a trip to Ibiza came about, I thought — why not continue
The last time I visited Barcelona was back in early May 2011, almost exactly 15 years ago, just weeks before Darcy’s Gotcha Day. Back then,
There are some friendships that begin in the most unexpected ways. Mine with Sandra started because of a dog. Back in 2017, Sandra came to
“But how do you bring their food when you travel?”It’s one of the questions we get asked all the time. Anyone who travels with dogs
As the year draws to a close, there’s a natural pause that settles in — a moment to look back before stepping forward. Everywhere you
Staying at Rusacks St Andrews Continuing a New Year tradition that has quietly taken root over time — one that brings us to the coast
Here’s to a new year of saying yes to adventure, even the quiet kind. May we fill them with miles and moments, with laughter that
Each December, we come to the coast to pause. This year, we are back at St Andrews. Walking along the shore, looking out to the
Le Train Bleu: A Belle Époque Finale to a Perfect Journey There are restaurants in Paris, and then there are legends. Le Train Bleu, set
When I finally decided to go to Zermatt, I contacted Beatrice at Paws on Trains to help plan our trip. I flew with George from London to Geneva
Riding the GoldenPass Train: From Zweisimmen to Montreux Travelling through Switzerland by train isn’t just a way to get from A to B — it’s
Zermatt: A Long-Awaited Journey Beneath the Matterhorn Some places live in your imagination long before you ever set foot in them. For me, Zermatt was one of
“The best thing to hold onto in life is each other.” — Audrey Hepburn Every so often, something happens that makes you stop — really
Mont St Michel and St Michael’s Mount: Twin Islands, Shared Spirit There are few places in the world that feel like they’ve been lifted straight
At the crossroads of Knightsbridge, Chelsea, and Belgravia, the Jumeirah Carlton Tower commands one of London’s most enviable postcodes. Overlooking the private Cadogan Gardens, the hotel feels like a
From Versailles to the Danube … and home The Summer of 2025 will forever be etched in my memory as a season of journeys —
What began as a thought to visit Monty’s Dog Beach in Crikvenica quickly became an epic pilgrimage of love once we decided to travel with
📍 Zagreb — Then & NowA journey that began in 2019… and came full circle in 2025. In 2019, Darcy and I made an epic journey
If you’ve ever wondered why we embarked on this stretched-out journey, here’s why. In July 2024, I learned about Memory Lane at Monty’s Dog Beach in Crikvenica,
From Bohemia to the Danube From Prague, we boarded a train to Bratislava, a four-hour journey that traced the threads of shared history between the Czech
From London to Prague Our journey began in London, boarding a train at St Pancras and tracing the path beneath the Channel via the Eurotunnel
Savouring the Day: 16 Days of Luxury, History & Hospitality (TM) with Kitchen Chat Something about the gentle rustle of comfy duvets in the morning,
Pawprints & Pillow Mints: Our Dog-Friendly Hotel Tour 2025 “There is nothing like staying at home for real comfort,” Jane Austen once wrote — though I
Estelle Manor (formerly Eynsham Hall) is a refreshingly modern yet timeless reinvention of the country house retreat, where grand English heritage, contemporary design, and lively community
Whispers of Versailles, a Night Beneath the Chandeliers, Palace Secrets & Velvet Dreams There’s something quietly surreal about sleeping within the gates of Versailles. Long