On our first full day, we started by walking into Akasaka (on the hunt for a Uniqlo and a waterproof coat) and walked from here, through Roppongi to get to Shibuya and the pedestrian scramble. After this, we continued to… Continue Reading
I can’t really write a lot about this, as I had to go and read up on it after seeing it, but “Shichi-Go-San” translates to seven-five-three. Three and seven year old girls and three and five year old boys are… Continue Reading
After 12 hours in the air, fuelled by dishes of somewhat questionable food (here’s a laminated chart, point at the picture you want…this resulted in some slightly and unintentionally undercooked chicken). After getting into the city on the monorail from… Continue Reading
“A person who is admired for their courage, outstanding achievements or noble qualities” Today I witnessed one of my heroes do something amazing. The term “hero” can be rather loosely banded around, but I witnessed somebody demonstrate all of the… Continue Reading
I have spoken of my love of my Samsung Note 3 before. It was a great, GREAT phone. Twenty-four months after our love affair begun, it was time for my scheduled upgrade. However, to my disappointment, there was no Samsung… Continue Reading
I always have a list of where I want to go next. For a long time, Copenhagen and Tokyo have been on the list, and by the end of 2015 those will be checked off! So, the list needs to… Continue Reading
Oh Nigella. You are fabulous. I very rarely read the introductions to cook books. I like to flick through the pictures and the recipes. However, the opening of “Simply Nigella” is fantastic. I want to quote it all to you,… Continue Reading
I like to eat, but I am not a foody (whatever the definition of that may be!). I am, however, academic and studious. I study and investigate. So, when I’m travelling, I often have a list of places I want… Continue Reading
Between November 2013 and November 2014 I was given an amazing opportunity: I was given an assignment in Chicago. I moved there, alone, whilst my husband managed a business back in the UK, and embarked upon the biggest adventure of… Continue Reading
I love winter fashion far more than summer. That’s mainly because I aim to be covered from wrist to ankle, whatever the season, and that is a whole lot easier to do when the temperature drops. I have a beautiful… Continue Reading
