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
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
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
Being a writer can sometimes be a weary business. Circulations are dwindling, commissions are like gold dust and then there’s the fact you’ll often be your worst critic… *slumps head on keyboard* So after a… 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
St Louis: The Loop
One of my favourite St Louis neighbourhoods is The Loop where you can pick up a vintage find, stuff your face at a yummy eatery or see rock ‘n’ roll legend Chuck… Read More
A beginner’s guide to London
Arriving in London for the first time as an overseas visitor can seem a little daunting but here’s everything you need to know… * Getting to London from the airport is pretty… Read More
Australia are giving away 52 weeks of amazing trips!
Being half-Aussie I am slightly obsessed with extolling the wonders of Australia and its abundance of natural beauty. Last summer I may have convinced the 20-year-old pool attendant at my apartment building to… Read More
15 photos of crazy St Louis weather
Sometimes I feel like the song ‘Four Seasons In One Day’ was written about St. Louis. I’ve never lived anywhere where the temperature can drop or rise so quickly. One day I… Read More
