I am one of those people that tests the limit with Christmas appropriateness…I may sample a festive song or two (or ten) in October, I am giddy over the first sightings of decorations, and you’ll probably spot a seasonally specific hot beverage in my hand at all times. If this sounds like you too, then […]
POSTCARD OF SANTORINI : 20 REASONS TO LOVE THE GREEK ISLAND
I’ve decided…the edge of the high-season is the time to visit Santorini–think April, May, September and the highly satisfying October. It was warm during the day, very few crowds, and still all of the amazing very Santorini things you’d expect…sunsets, stunning views and of course, Greek food. I’ll give you the low down on all […]
AFTERNOON TEA : BROWNS HOTEL
As London’s oldest hotel, Brown’s has a rich history with a lengthy list of distinguished guests making appearances over the last 170-something years…from the first UK telephone call by Alexander Graham Bell to President Roosevelt’s honeymoon to Rudyard Kipling writing The Jungle Book during a stay. In the heart of the city, Brown’s is truly […]
MORE THAN A PARTY : IBIZA
The island that never sleeps, Ibiza, is most known worldwide for the clubs and the DJs and the party scene but if you don’t look further than this you might miss the stunning beaches, the charming old town, and the breathtaking sunsets. Here are the top things you can’t miss in IBIZA : Climb to […]
BELLE’S BARCELONA GUIDE
When we first moved abroad, our favorite question for our new English neighbors was “what’s your favorite place in Europe?”…Almost unanimously, everyone said Barcelona! I don’t why it took a year for us to get to this southern Spain gem, but almost instantly we understood the pull. First, everything I ate was delicious! And you know […]