Food

Who loves good food? I DO! Yes, I absolutely adore finding delicious, interesting things to eat along my travels.


From tasty BBQs in the Caribbean and shave ice in Hawaii to nasi goreng in Indonesia and tasty tapas in Spain – these are the posts to fuel your foodie side.


Happy Eating!

REVIEW: The Artichoke Restaurant, Amersham

Smoked haddock with radishes, beetroot and horseradish cream at The Artichoke, Amersham

The Artichoke has consistently been rated as the best restaurant in the Amersham area. After an impressive experience in January, I couldn’t wait to sample their autumn menu.

Amersham’s old town offers a range of dining options. Along with upmarket coffee house The Grocer, chain restaurants Cote, Prezzo and Ask, and several historic pubs, there’s a gourmet neighbourhood offering – The Artichoke.

The Artichoke, Amersham
The Artichoke, Amersham

Chef Patron Laurie Gear and his wife Jacqueline opened the Artichoke in 2002. The restaurant focuses on high quality, beautifully presented seasonal dishes, served with a dash of magic. I visited on a weekday evening to sample the seven-course autumnal tasting menu (with wine pairings). But first… a glass of rosé champagne to kick off a very special dining experience.

The menu at The Artichoke, Amersham
The menu at The Artichoke, Amersham

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REVIEW: Hotel Ombak Sunset, Gili T, Indonesia

Swimming pool at Hotel Ombak Sunset, Gili T

Hotel Ombak Sunset provides a relaxed base for exploring the kooky island of Gili T in Indonesia, with its legendary sunsets, tasty food and famous Datu Swing.

Beautiful flower arrangement at Hotel Ombak Sunset, Gili T
Beautiful flower arrangement at Hotel Ombak Sunset, Gili T

My time on Gili Trawangan started not at Hotel Ombak Sunset but at its sister hotel – Vila Ombak. It was a smart complex of villas and deluxe rooms just moments from the hubub of Main Street. After a day checking out the hippie beach shops and lively nightlife I was ready to slow things down and head 15 mins by horse and carriage to the quieter side of the island.

Exploring Main Street in Gili T
Exploring Main Street in Gili T
Gili T at night
Gili T at night
Gili T
Gili T

Hotel Ombak Sunset’s reputation preceded it.

“The swing! You just have to go on the swing,” my friend Hazel said.

She’d visited earlier in the year, and like many tourists queued up for a photo on the swing at sunset. While there are a few swings located around the island, this hotel is home to the most famous one.

Enjoying the famous Datu Swing at Hotel Ombak Sunset, Gili T
Enjoying the famous Datu Swing at Hotel Ombak Sunset, Gili T

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5 Amazing Things To Do In Bandung, Indonesia

Dusun Bambu, Bandung, Indonesia

With off-roading, chances to get to know the locals, tasty food and incredible landscapes, there are some amazing things to do in Bandung, Indonesia.

Bandung in Indonesia probably wasn’t on your holiday itinerary… but I think it should be!

It isn’t home to Bali’s sandy beaches. It’s not home to Yogyakarta’s famous temples. But just a few hours from Jakarta, the third biggest city in Indonesia offers a chance to get to grips with Indonesian culture, explore some dramatic landscapes while having plenty of fun! For me, it was the first big destination on the #TripOfWonders with the Indonesian Ministry of Tourism… and wow did they have some adventures in store for us!

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Best Cafes To Work From In London

Swallow Coffee Shop, Shepherd's Bush, London

Searching for the best cafes to work from in London? No doubt you’ll need  Wi-Fi, power, good coffee and a relaxed but focused atmosphere. So which places would I recommend?

Hurrah for being self-employed! More and more people in London are swapping conventional offices for a digital one. From freelance writers, bloggers and video producers to website whizzes, online marketers and sales gurus, there’s a whole new type of productivity that comes from not being chained to a desk staring into space. The same space you stared into yesterday, and the day before that.

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