I knew we were going to love it at Baur au Lac from the moment my daughters went barreling through the turn style entrance, only to be greeted as warmly by the concierge as they would be by their own…
Ambassador à L’Opera- A Small Luxury Hotel That Gave Us Space
If you’ve ever stayed at a hotel in Europe the first thing you’ll probably have noticed is the size. or lack there of! If you’re from North America, you might be surprised to find that hotels in Europe only have…
Afternoon Tea, London Style
Since becoming an expat, I now have quite a few British friends. I’ll tell you right now, the stereotypes are true. They love their tea. It works for me because I love tea too. But I’ve come to learn they’re…
Let’s Ride–Love London Taxi Tours
Being a tourist can be tiring. You want to see everything in the city you’re visiting, but sometimes little obstacles can get in the way. You might get sore feet from pounding the cobblestone, feel soggy and damp from the…
The Kensington Hotel, You Can Bring Your Kids!
I love Kensington in London. The neighbourhood is beautiful to walk through, with its picture perfect buildings, beautiful museums and lovely parks. There’s a posh feeling about the whole area. But sometimes posh and kids don’t mix; so you can…
Date Night in Paris! Le Lobby, The Peninsula Hotel
My husband and I live in France, where our two children were born. Both of our extended families live on another continent. This makes it very difficult for weekend getaways with just the two of us. In fact, it makes…
Eat. Sip. Indulge. The London Eco-Eats Food Tour
I like to think I’m a bit of a foodie. Not that I’m an unbelievable cook, or a great food critic. But I love food: eating it, learning about it, trying new things. So when I travel, one of my…
Living Large at The Ritz London
Is there a hotel more synonymous with luxury than The Ritz? Its iconic name is known all over the world. With influential guests such as royalty and politicians that date back to their opening in 1906, there is a rich…
Tapas Time in San Sebastian, Spain
I should clarify before we go any further. I suppose I should be saying it’s ‘Pintxo Time’ since we’re in Basque country and that’s what they call them in these parts. Pintxo, or tapas, are what food around here is…
Guest Post- How I Learned French- Bit by Painful Bit
Lizzie Harwood is a fellow expat living in Paris. She also knows how awkward it can be when you don’t quite have a grasp on the French language. Instant bond. Lizzie saw how much I love spas and thought I…