So there you go. If perceived wisdom is to be believed Coutume is the place to go for your coffee in France’s capitol. We can stop searching now. Among friends and family I am infamous for my love of, and quest for, the best coffees. So, it comes to no surprise, that a girl, also in my class…
Category: Travel
Summer In London - Getting The Most From It
There’s little doubt in my mind that summer is the greatest season to be in London – for the past few years I have avoided booking trips in the summer months, in favour of staying in the city and taking advantage of everything it has to offer when the sun is shining (although it can…
3674 On The Orient Express
The diminutive grand piano is being tinkled upon as groups of cheery travellers sit chatting and giggling on ornate blue sofas and stools, sipping champagne, cocktails, and even the occasional coffee. The room judders and sways to the steady rhythm and beat of the clickety clack of iron on iron as sun light streams in…
A Gents Guide to Travel Attire
Recently I’ve been fortunate enough to travel with a variety of different people covering a range of ages and generational norms. These insights have put me on a bit of a personal quest. Whilst we Brits aren’t currently held in high esteem for of travel dress, it seems that once upon at time we had…
La Bourse et la Vie
La Bourse et La Vie may not be one of the most well known restaurants in Paris, at least as far as tourists from London are concerned, but it is one with pedigree. After ten years of running Spring (sadly just closed – it was superb) American chef Daniel Rose has opened up La Bourse…
1887 at The Torridon: The Majestic Highlands
So you fancy a trip to the middle of nowhere, where all there is to do is sit, read and be mesmerised by the view, but you still want the luxury of central heating, good food and a booze list it’ll take you a year to go through (if you’re not bankrupted in the attempt).…