Rest in peace, Caldecotte Arms – the place of many a summer breakfasts, lunches al fresco and comfort food Sunday dinners in midwinter. Look, I have absolutely no problem with gastropubs fast spreading around our…
July 7 brought exuberant celebration this afternoon as England made it through to the semi finals of the World Cup. 13 years ago today, there was fear, there was anguish, there was terror as London…
“Cambridge was a joy,” renowned British author Zadie Smith once said. Admittedly she was talking about the world-famous university but the same can be said about this university town. Above all what puts Cambridge on…
It’s travel season and year after year travellers get caught out in security queues or at destination with long lines or missing luggage with essential belongings. Save time, money and hassle this season by packing…
This years Big Doggie Do by The Parks Trust Milton Keynes took place over the Bank Holiday weekend at Willen Lake North. Just two days shy of Doodles’s birthday, it made a great birthday treat for…
Our new town (50 years old and counting!) of Milton Keynes is the perfect place to live for dog owners. And there is no better proof than the Big Doggie Do, the ever popular dog fest…
I am not one for charity challenges but when I found out about The Great British Dog Walk a few months ago, I knew Doodles and I had to take part. The Great British Dog Walk…
Just 10 minutes away from Canterbury is the bohemian seaside town of Whitstable, famous for its oysters and shingle beaches. This charming port offers a wide range seafood restaurants, picturesque lanes, artisanal bakeries, boutique shops and art…
I have recently started a mission to try and see more of the UK by way of weekend getaways. One of my latest discoveries was the charming old market town of Bradford on Avon. Until…
Almost two decades in the UK, I’ve finally become British. What does the average Brit do when the sun comes out? Why, go to the waterside of course. Any water would do: rivers, lakes, springs…
Whoever turns their nose up at the British seaside, point them no further than South Devon, aptly named the British Riviera. With charming little towns such as Torquay Paignton and Brixham, miles of coastal walks…
Shamefully, it took me living in the UK for two decades before I finally made it to Devon for a weekend getaway. And what to do when it the county famed for cream tea and…
My quest to check out all dog-friendly pubs of Milton Keynes took me to Swan Inn a few weeks ago. Nestled in Milton Keynes Village, one of the oldest villages of the new town, in…
To spin or not to spin – definitely one question we must have all asked ourselves at least once in a lifetime. Just the once because spinning is like the Marmite of the fitness world…
For those not in the know, pasha means a higher rank in the Ottoman Empire political and military system, typically granted to governors, generals, dignitaries and others. Hence dining like a pasha is the sort…
The build up that is the last weekend before Christmas is likely to see many a Christmas party, complete with Secret Santa. For those who are not familiar with the concept, Secret Santa involves drawing…
Are you a cat or a dog person? I have never identified myself as either; in fact both labels annoy me equally as I’ve never wanted to choose between cats and dogs. The reason I…
We can definitely thank the doggy for discovering The Prince George, three years after it opened its doors in Milton Keynes. Having a four-month-old puppy means strategising doggy days out with military precision – what…
Summer is long behind us and with it goes my favourite season to shop for too. On the plus side, less money spent on clothes till next summer. One of my favourite high street stores this…
Bringing a Nigerian musical to London is no mean feat; doing it twice takes some serious hard work, dedication and commitment which Bolanle Austen-Peters has proven she has in spades when she followed last summer’s…
