This impressive building was originally a fort for Belgian soldiers in the late 1700’s, but has been completely transformed by a Belgian family into a beautiful B & B. ’The Bunkers’ as the property is aptly named, was then rebuilt in concrete on the brink of 1st world war and during the 2nd world war, bricks…
When family and friends asked me about my trip to India it was hard to describe in just a few sentences. India has the ability to assault all of the senses. Yes it’s dirty, crowded, noisy in places, and suffering from terrible pollution in the cities. But it’s also…
Of the many inspiring places I visited on my most recent trip to Sweden, Uppgrenna Naturhus is one of my favourites. Part meeting place, part coffee house, part events and conference space it is the brainchild of Bodil Antonsson who has managed to turn her long held dreams into a…
It might seem like I’m having a love affair with all things Swedish lately. And if you’re thinking that, you’d be right. My latest trip was to the Småland region in the south of the country. A land of deep magical forests, and thousands of twinkling lakes. Captivating vistas of…
This isn’t a travel guide. I’ll tell you that now. I deliberately didn’t read any guides before arriving in Kathmandu because I wanted the sights, sounds and the atmosphere to seep in without any preconceptions. I had an itinerary, my camera, and my son with me, so I had…
Day 3 of my recent trip to Sweden was probably my favourite. Leaving beautiful Bjertorp Castle behind we travelled to the porcelain town of Lidköping where a visit to the Rörstrand Museum is a must. Here unfolds the story of one of Europe’s oldest porcelain factories, and the Swedish porcelain crown…
Day two of my recent three day trip to West Sweden, saw us leave Gothenburg behind and travel to Boras. A 45 minute drive away. You’ll remember that this trip was organised by Frida Ramstedt (Trendenser) and the West Sweden Tourist Board to promote West Sweden as a design destination, and…
If you follow me on instagram you will have noticed that I’ve recently been in Sweden. Gothenburg and West Sweden to be precise. It was a full-on three day trip organised by Frida Ramstedt (Trendenser) and the West Sweden Tourist Board to promote West Sweden as a design destination….
I’ve been at it again. Reveling in the Unique Home Stays site for some good old fashioned escapism and fabulous interior design inspiration.
My fantasy of a restorative break away usually involves a secluded location and an out-of-the-ordinary property. It’s all about roaring fires, white washed beams and rough stone walls….
I do love to browse the latest properties on the Unique Home Stays site. You can always find a romantic love nest, a get-away-from-it-all cottage, or a ultra modern home with spectacular views. And that’s just for starters. I would happily swap my own home for any one of…