I'm back home in Lima, Peru! It's fantastic to be back and to see how much the city has grown and developed. This foggy jungle, traffic jams and all, is a wondrous convergence of modernity intertwined with history and heritage.
Beers & Darts at Flight Club Bloomsbury
Wednesday, 24 May 2017
There's this man cave of a social bar just off Tottenham Court Road station. A place to hide away from the sunlight and descend into a wonderland of bright lights and darts. You read it right.
5 Chilled Brunch Spots in Clapton
Friday, 19 May 2017Weekend breakfasts get me excited. There's nothing like the thought of rocking up in my jeans and t-shirt to a local chilled-out cafe and get served the most luscious, well-balanced, nourishing and great-tasting fresh food. Here are some of my favourites and some tips to get you tasting the winning dishes. All doggie-friendly!
Vegetarian Indian Spiced Rice
Wednesday, 17 May 2017
A quick and easy 30-minute recipe, perfect for a weekday. It may not look like much, but it packs a punch!
Weekday Lunch at Hakkasan
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Japan: The Ultimate 2-Week Itinerary
Sunday, 7 May 2017
Japan took me by surprise – I didn’t expect to love it as much as I did. It has everything: the most stunning landscapes & mountains, delightful fresh food, an intriguing history & culture and tons to see and do.

It’s tough to pick only a handful of places to visit on a first trip, and though the below itinerary might feel like it’s too much, it actually allows for relaxation, plus all the essential things you can't miss!
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It’s tough to pick only a handful of places to visit on a first trip, and though the below itinerary might feel like it’s too much, it actually allows for relaxation, plus all the essential things you can't miss!
Spring Strolls in Paris
Wednesday, 3 May 2017
Nothing like a little weekend trip to Paris with your best friends to perk you up. This time around we had my friend Karina’s fiancé as a guide – and he’s a Parisian! – so we did the less touristy things. With this trip Eiffel in love with Paris even more!
Let me take you on a weekend break to Paris.
Let me take you on a weekend break to Paris.
Goodbye Japan! Kyoto's Fushimi Inari Shrine, Mount Kurama & Onsen
Saturday, 22 April 2017
Japan saved the best for last for our trip. Our very last day in Kyoto (and indeed, in Japan) was a melting pot of different experiences - most of which you'd never find in a guidebook.
48 Hours in Tokyo: An Alternative Weekend Guide
Wednesday, 5 April 2017Tokyo is a great city with lots to see and do; it can be overwhelming and hard to know where to start. The great advantage to this is that you almost can't go wrong... Tokyo is essentially one big playground.
My Neighbours the Dumplings: Dumpling House and Sake Bar
Thursday, 30 March 2017
When My Neighbours the Dumplings opened up a five minute walk from my flat, I knew it was trouble. Originally marred by a series of delays in getting their fixtures ready for the opening night, they are now beyond busy any night of the week.
Have it Two Ways: Brunch or Sunday Roast @ Rootdown
Sunday, 26 March 2017
What is this witchcraft? It's the amazing little casual spot in Clapton that serves incredibly creative & scrumptious brunches and Sunday roasts CONSISTENTLY to high quality.
Pair that with a great vibe & awesome cocktails and you're on to something.
Best of Hackney: Guided Weekend Walk
Wednesday, 22 March 2017
My favourite weekend pass-time is to walk around Hackney, from Clapton down to London Fields and through the markets down to the farm.. ending up at Columbia Road Flower Market, and even moving on to Brick Lane and Shoreditch. The other day I did this walk with a friend of mine, and she loved it. And I realised... you know what, I love it. And I think you will too. Here is my itinerary for a chilled weekend walking around Hackney + map at the end.

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My First Onsen (Hot Spring) Experience in Yufuin, Japan
Sunday, 19 March 2017What the HELL? Visiting Japan's Hot "Hells" in Beppu
Wednesday, 15 March 2017Cate & Chris Do Japan (Video)
Saturday, 11 March 2017I want to show you what an amazing experience Chris & I had in Japan. In this 3 minute video you will see everything we saw, from Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka to smaller countryside towns, islands and Onsen...
Yatai: Fukuoka's Food Carts
Wednesday, 8 March 2017Atop Mount Misen, Miyajima
Wednesday, 1 March 2017
A short day trip from Hiroshima (or even Okayama, on the Shinkansen), and covered in primeval forest, the trail up Mount Misen is one of the most rewarding hikes to be had. On this particular clear day Spring day, we decided to venture onwards and upwards.
5 Spots for Vintage Furniture & Homeware Shopping in Shoreditch
Sunday, 26 February 2017Miyajima: Floating Tori Island
Wednesday, 22 February 2017
Miyajima Island, hands down, beats every cliched double-page spread in any holiday glossy magazine any time of day. We arrived at sunset, and as the crowds gathered around the magnificent floating Tori, we walked over to the structure as the tide came in...
An Afternoon in Kōraku-en Gardens
Sunday, 19 February 2017
On our last day in Okayama, since we hadn't spent much time in the city itself, rather going for day trips, we decided to visit the Koraku-en: Okayama Gardens.
Naoshima: Cycling Japan's Art Island
Sunday, 12 February 2017
Naoshima is an island in the Seto inland Sea, famous for its contemporary art and the superb Benesse House Museum. But this island offers an intense surreal experience for more than just the art-oriented...
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