Last week Malala, a 14-year-old school girl in Pakistan, was shot in the head and neck by the Taliban while coming home from school because she had spoken out about the rights of girls to an education. It was a poignant reminder that the education, that so many of us...
Reflections of London
It's been a few weeks since I posted a 'Travel Snap' so this is long overdue! During a recent river cruise on a rainy day in London I took this image through the window as we passed the Houses of Parliament. These cruises are a great way to see London. Relax and take...
Teppanyaki culinary extravaganza in Camden, London
Last weekend I had a really wonderful night out at SEN NIN - Japanese Teppanyaki & Sushi Restaurant in Camden, London. Update: The Islington branch is now closed For someone who loves Chinese, Thai, Indian, Italian, West African... in fact every type of food...
Destinations Travel Show – Tango, tarrantulas and tasty Turkish titbits!
Last week I was invited to the 'Press Breakfast' at (The Times presents) Destinations Holiday & Travel Show 2012 in London's Earls Court. Having stayed with a friend in North London, I was up bright and early Thursday morning to make my way across town, in the...