Where to eat in the Chicago Western suburbs
Best for a date night: The Cellar Bistro 132 N Hale St, Wheaton There’s nothing worse than heading out for date night only to discover the ambience of the eaterie is not… Read More
Tulum ruins and snorkeling in the Mayan underworld
Mexico is a popular choice for destination weddings with winter fatigued Americans only to happy to swap January blues for a beach fiesta abroad. But even a whirlwind trip to watch friends tie the knot is… Read More
Ann Arbor with a toddler
The laid back college city of Ann Arbor in Michigan is definitely family friendly… Where to stay… The logistics of booking a suitable place to stay with a toddler are always challenging. Where do… Read More
Gluten free delights in DuPage
I don’t really like to shout about being gluten free. After all I’m not celiac, I’m not dangerously allergic – it just gives me belly ache. Outing yourself as a grain-dodger can lead to eye rolls… Read More
Perfect places to relax in Bath
Sometimes you just need things to go at a slower pace. The city of Bath in south west England is not only a thriving tourist city but also a beautiful place to escape… Read More
San Francisco with a baby
When our son was born I will admit I did wonder if my days of wanderlust were officially over. At first caring for a newborn was so challenging it seemed like an epic task… Read More
Afternoon tea at The Drake in Chicago
My husband definitely knows the way to my heart so when he organised a surprise afternoon tea at The Drake Hotel for our wedding anniversary this English girl was one happy lady. … Read More
Oak Park: Literary lessons at Hemingway’s childhood home
To be a good writer you need to step away from the keyboard sometimes. After weeks immersed in a high-pressure book project, I took a breather and headed to Oak Park, ten… Read More
Take a wander in Wheaton
Since we moved to Wheaton I’ve been determined to get outdoors as much as possible before I batten down the hatches for my first Chicago winter (brrr). The marvellous thing about our new home is it’s a… Read More
36 hours in Athens
I’ve always loved Greece so from the moment we booked our trip back in March I knew I’d be counting down the days until our honeymoon there! Before our planned leisurely break chilling in a villa in… Read More
