Travel & the good life
Milan with kids: a local’s guide beyond the Duomo
Where a Milanese family actually spends the weekend: the parks, the gelato, and the corners the guidebooks miss.
Journal
Notes from home and away.
A place to write down the things I love: travels near and far, the Surrey Hills on my doorstep, a little on hosting and home, and the odd useful thing worth passing on. Just getting started, so do check back.
Travel & the good life
A local’s guide to aperitivo in the Navigli
Aperitivo done the Milanese way, along Milan’s old canals: what to order, how to do it like a local, and the one hour I miss most.
Travel & the good life
A weekend in Belgrade: our top tips for a stylish escape
A city that surprises everyone: the rivers, the kafanas, the food, and the warmth, from a Belgrade native.
Travel & the good life
A week in Calabria: why this agriturismo is worth the trip
An organic farm between the Ionian sea and the Sila mountains: slow days, long tables, and a corner of southern Italy most people never reach.
Surrey Hills
Five dog-friendly walks around Guildford and the Surrey Hills
Five favourite routes for happy dogs and their people, in and around Guildford, with the practical details that matter.
Surrey Hills
The Surrey Hills vineyards worth a visit this summer
A local’s pick of the tastings, tours, and terraces right on our doorstep.
Home & hosting
Getting your home guest-ready: a host’s checklist
The small touches that turn a nice stay into a five-star one, from someone who does it for a living.
Everyday AI
Three simple ways to use AI for the family admin
Friendly, jargon-free ways to let AI take a few things off your plate at home.