I thought I would just let you know what’s been happening in the Burgess household over recent weeks. It’s been a very stressful and hectic time spent helping my aunt move into a retirement...
Guest is God at the Taj 51 Buckingham Gate
Guest is God. For those of you who have been watching the recent BBC series, Hotel India, about the Taj Mahal Palace Hotel in Mumbai, you will appreciate the lengths the staff go to,...
Literature in London with Books about Town
While Rory was sunning himself in Corfu with his girlfriend, Juliana, and her family, Dougie and I nipped down to London last weekend for a little break of our own. We did lots of...
Waxing lyrical about having a Brazilian
No, not that kind of Brazilian. Have I brought you here under false pretences? I do apologise. This Brazilian is a new steakhouse in Paddington, London, which we visited during our recent stay in...
Having a chilled weekend near Hyde Park
A weekend in London on previous visits might have involved some museums, maybe a show and definitely shopping. This recent Bank Holiday in London was far more chilled. We had taken Rory and his...
Third time lucky
I’ll be the first to admit photography isn’t my strong point. I do ok, but I just use a simple point and shoot camera and hope for the best. Sometimes I’m happy with the...
Go Native Hyde Park – live like a local in a serviced apartment
Two-bedroomed apartment in Go Native Hyde Park There’s been a lot of discussion on this blog recently about the ideal hotel breakfast. Is it better to have it delivered to your room, where you...
The Beaufort, Knightsbridge: a true boutique hotel.
It’s funny how fate can take a hand when making decisions. Having accepted the invitation to attend the P&O event in London, I dithered for some time about overnight accommodation . Should we book...