10 Unique Places to Stay for a Memorable Holiday

Last year, I stayed in some incredible hotels Sri Lanka: The Fortress Resort & Spa near Galle was particularly dreamy. As I start planning my travels for 2025, I've been reminiscing about some of the other beautiful places I've stayed in over the years. I've put together this selection of my most unique and memorable stays around the world. I hope it helps inspire your own holiday plans!

My Top 5 Books of 2024

As the new year begins, it's time for my annual round-up of my five favourite books from among all of those I read in 2024. I read 123 books last year — my highest total since the pre-pandemic times when I was still commuting regularly. Thrillers, mysteries and crime were my most-read genres, as usual. And I read almost of these on my Kindle, finally upgrading to the newest Paperwhite model after years of service from its predecessor.

My 2024 Coffee, Food and Cocktail Favourites

Today I'm sharing the most delicious and caffeinated of my end-of-year recaps, where I pick my favourite specialty coffee shops, eateries and bars from among those I visited for the first time in 2024 — in London and on my travels around the world. 

My Top 5 Travel Experiences of 2024

2025 has begun in the wettest and windiest fashion in London and I'm already dreaming about my next adventures, ideally to somewhere warm and sunny! In the meantime, I've picked out five of my favourite travel memories from 2025, including two new countries (Sri Lanka and Bulgaria) and delightful returns to NYC and Cannes.

A Wonderful Winter Day Trip to Winchester

With a free day on Friday, I decided to get out of London and explore a new-to-me city. Located 60 miles southwest of London, Winchester was the perfect destination for a festive day trip. The cathedral city is steeped in history — from its Iron Age origins to the present day — and it's small enough to explore on foot. There's great shopping and dining, and if the winter weather doesn't play ball there's lots to do indoors, including the spectacular cathedral and Great Hall.

My 2024 Holiday Gift Guide for Travel Lovers

Need inspiration for gifts for the frequent traveller in your life this holiday season? Look no further than my list of the best gifts for travel lovers. From old favourites to new discoveries, my gift guide has ideas for every travel lover and every budget, from luggage and bag recommendations, to tech and long-haul flight essentials, fun stocking fillers and more.

Unwrapping My 20-Year Digital Music Journey

Today marks 20 years since I got my first iPod and downloaded iTunes, kicking off a digital music journey that's still going strong. Despite switching from PC to Mac, and various other laptop changes, my digital library has remained mostly intact. So, while others are sharing their Spotify 'Wrapped' recaps, I'm celebrating with my own music data deep-dive. Scroll to the end for the infographic I created!