In the Footsteps of Rubens
In 1608, after eight years living in Rome, the Flemish painter and diplomat Peter Paul Rubens returned to Flanders and…
Montcalm Mayfair
Located on an elegant Grade-II Georgian crescent within one of London’s most affluent neighbourhoods, a stone’s throw from Hyde Park,…
Spa of the Month: St Nicholas Bay, Crete
The southernmost of all Greece’s islands has, unsurprisingly, the longest summer. This is why at almost the end of October,…
In the Footsteps of Rubens
In 1608, after eight years living in Rome, the Flemish painter and diplomat Peter Paul Rubens returned to Flanders and…
Hiroshige: Artist of the Open Road
Utagawa Hiroshige (1797-1858) is a masterful Japanese artist. Born in Edo (now Tokyo) into a samurai family, he is one…
Hiroshige: Artist of the Open Road
Utagawa Hiroshige (1797-1858) is a masterful Japanese artist. Born in Edo (now Tokyo) into a samurai family, he is one…
Precipice by Robert Harris
Robert Harris has the knack of finding interesting historical individuals or events around which to build a riveting story. Their…
The Forsythe Programme at the ENB
English National Ballet is, of course, best known for its classical ballet productions – Swan Lake, The Nutcracker, Sleeping Beauty…
The Pirates of Penzance at the ENO
The first half of English National Opera’s winter season has come to a close (it’s back in January) with The…
Playhouse Creatures at Theatre Royal Bath
When I discovered that the majestic Anna Chancellor (Four Weddings and a Funeral) was to star in the restoration comedy…
A Chelsea Bloom: Sloane Place
Spring is here and, for Londoners at least, nothing epitomises this more than the Chelsea Flower Show. This year it’s…
A Chelsea Bloom: Sloane Place
Spring is here and, for Londoners at least, nothing epitomises this more than the Chelsea Flower Show. This year it’s…
A Chelsea Bloom: Sloane Place
Spring is here and, for Londoners at least, nothing epitomises this more than the Chelsea Flower Show. This year it’s…
Templeton Garden, Earl’s Court
When looking for a peaceful hotel in London, Earl’s Court – with its bustling tube station and accompanying shops and…
Templeton Garden, Earl’s Court
When looking for a peaceful hotel in London, Earl’s Court – with its bustling tube station and accompanying shops and…