There will be many parents who are now experiencing an empty nest for the first time. It can be very tough those first few weeks when suddenly you feel redundant as a parent and...
Review of Mondrian Hotel, London
Exterior of Mondrian Hotel (courtesy of hotel) This hotel is now called Sea Containers, London Mondrian London only opened last year but has certainly made its mark as one of the best hotels in...
Mum’s gone to Lyme Regis, Dorset
After a drizzly but delightful day in Dartmouth, (overkill on the alliteration there, sorry) our second day in the south west proved even more dismal, weather-wise. Undeterred, we scooped the teenage students from...
Mum’s gone to Dartmouth, Devon
The pastel houses in Kingswear, seen from Dartmouth quay As Rory has remained in Exeter for most of the summer, Dougie and I decided the only way we were going to ever see our...
Review of The Magdalen Chapter, Exeter
Entrance to The Magdalen Chapter There’s a sign inside The Magdalen Chapter hotel in Exeter which states that visitors are only allowed between 2.30pm and 3.30pm on Sundays, Tuesdays and Fridays. Thankfully this refers...
Which occupations make the best bakers?
Bubble-wrap mousse made with maltesers was a success of mine! I’m a keen viewer of The Great British Bake Off even if my own efforts are few and lacklustre. My column in this week’s Lincolnshire...
A summer together
I don’t know why I’m sitting inside typing. It’s a lovely day out there and I really should be making the most of it: at the very least I should have some washing on...
The benefits of a Helsinki Card
Purchasing a tourist card is something to consider when taking a city break but is it good value or do you worry you may end up visiting a whole host of mediocre museums to ensure...