Published on CNN on 13th March 2017:
When Noma sent out its last plates of white chocolate-covered moss at the end of February, it was the end of an era.
For many, it was one of the most influential restaurants of the last decade, changing the face of gastronomy around the world and especially in the Nordic region.
Now, after almost 14 years in its water-facing warehouse, this iconic restaurant has closed its doors for the very last time. At least, in its current interpretation and location.
Published in The Mail on Sunday on 26th February 2017
There is something irresistibly romantic about a rail holiday. It’s not just the nostalgic glamour long associated with these slow journeys – it’s the sense of adventure that comes with disembarking and exploring at each stop.
And, as I discover while travelling through the Outback on The Ghan, it’s not just an experience reserved for the Old World.
The locomotive, named after the Afghan cameleers who used to cross this remote region of Australia, is one of the most popular ways to travel between the Northern Territory and Adelaide.
Published on MailOnline on 8th February 2017:
Orange and peach clouds streak across the sky as the sun creeps towards the horizon. A few birds cut across the seemingly endless sunset and its reflection in the sea below. Excuse me while I extol the romanticism but it really is that blissful.
‘There’s one,’ our guide breaks the silence, ‘At one o’clock.’
I look to my right and there it is – an enormous flat-back turtle coming up to nest.
Published on MailOnline on 6th January 2017:
Where do Brits who like good food go on holiday?
Perhaps San Sebastian for its extraordinary gourmet restaurants and pintxo bars; or maybe Singapore, where two hawker stalls were recently awarded the prestigious Michelin star; or even Japan’s culinary heart and capital, Tokyo, where a single tuna once sold for more than £1million at auction.
But while some obsessives think nothing of travelling to the other side of the world to feed their palates, there’s an unsung hero closer to home – Cornwall.
Published on MailOnline on 28th September 2016:
For someone who does more than her share of wine tasting and has never been ‘into’ religion, Sharjah, perhaps the most conservative of the emirates and the only dry state in the UAE, is probably a strange choice of destination to visit.
Before I land, I knew virtually nothing about the place but in no time at all, I discover that it’s rich in culture and perfect for families.
And the 16 museums in Sharjah city, the capital of the Emirate of Sharjah, are just as good a place as any to start.