Local’s guide to Biarritz
This story for National Geographic Traveller included a foodie guide to the town which you can read here: Local’s Guide to Biarritz Besides the brilliant offerings for food-lovers, though, there are myriad ways to enjoy the sea, whether you want to take a dip in it or not. Besides the seaside If the town’s surf scene […]
A weekend in Saint-Jean-de-Luz
Many of the locals I met in the French Basque country said you were either a lover of Biarritz or Saint-Jean-de-Luz, and while I can see what they mean (the former is loved by chic fashionistas, surfers and spa-goers, the latter is certainly more ‘Basque’ in character) I really love both – perhaps it’s because […]
Food and drink in Dordogne
Autumn is the best time to be in the Dordogne. My feature from National Geographic Traveller’s September 2018 issue gives the highlights Read the article here.
Switch off in Village Castigno
Village Castigno PDF Village Castigno, a ‘scattered hotel’ in the Languedoc village of Assignan, has transformed a dying village into a vibrant centre for relaxation, creative workshops and wine-tasting… but forget about Instagramming it (published in Metro, 23 July 2018). The new winery just outside Village Castigno, a welcoming village hotel in the south […]
Complete guide to the Dordogne
It’s one of the most popular regions of France and so it was great to put this guide together for Boundless Magazine (the CSMA club magazine) Guide to the Dordogne for Boundless Magazine Read the pdf: Dordogne_feature
Why Biarritz’s street market is a bargain-hunter’s heaven
Metro, March 12, 2018. The twice-yearly Braderie market in Biarritz sees the streets come alive with bargain market stalls, jazz bands and cut-price clobber. Even without the Braderie, it’s a great place to shop. My feature for Metro: read here Metro, 12 March 2018, p. 39
Best of Bordeaux
Sometimes you just need a quick guide to a city to make sure you’re seeing all you should be seeing. This story for The Independent gives you the ten best things to see and do. Main picture – Unsplash Juan di Nella
Road trip from Collioure
For Sunday Times Travel Magazine’s 2017 Total Guide to France, I wrote several pieces, among them this road trip along the Vermilion Coast from Collioure to Banyuls-sur-Mer and back. Collioure road trip A jazz band is blocking the street in Collioure. The four hipster dudes with pork pie hats strum, bang and bop to the […]
The best French destinations for interiors shopping
So much of France remains undiscovered by the British and so when Homes & Gardens wanted a feature on the best ‘hidden’ destinations for their annual French special I was delighted to reveal some of my favourite places, each with a different USP. Knowing their audience love interiors, I chose destinations that are great for […]
Foodie guide to Biarritz (Olive Magazine)
olivemagazineweekender I love the blend of food and travel in Olive Magazine so I was delighted to write about the fantastic coastal town of Biarritz for their Weekender feature. It’s a great place for food-lovers because it has so many different food stories: from glitzy restaurants, to Basque tantinas, as well as a strong history of […]