I fell at his feet…

This year i entered the Mogford Prize. In conjunction with the Oxford Literary Festival and the Financial Times, the brief is to write a short piece, either fact or fiction, as long as it has something to do with food and/or drink. Sadly, i didn’t win. There...

Random acts of kindness month. But daily.

I keep hearing people talk about ‘random acts of kindness week’ or ‘random acts of kindness month’. What’s wrong with daily? Those close to me will know that I try to do something daily for a complete stranger that helps them in some way, maybe that makes them smile...

Front room dining at The Tickled Pig.

  The Tickled Pig nestles among pretty houses and boutiques in the beautiful town of Wimborne. Bursting with character, husband and wife owners Jeremy and Niki go to extraordinary lengths to ensure that every element of their monthly menus has been grown or...

Is copywriting the same as copyright?

Copywriting. That’s law isn’t it? No…. Recently I was asked to go and be a guest speaker at a college for some budding young business entrepreneurs. I was chuffed and, having had to ‘start my career again’ after being involved in a serious road accident while working...

Fancy some snow? Go off-piste and ski.

  As many cram themselves into the extremely well-known European ski resorts, paying rocketing prices for the privilege, avoid the crowds and go further afield to explore these (almost) secret ski resorts for some space in the snow. Las Leñas, Argentina Located...

Staying In Style.

  Whether a whistle-stop tour of London or a week-long stay in the capital, knowing where to rest your head is knowledge that is worth its weight in gold. In 2013, the Forbes Travel Guide announced its expansion into Europe, bringing with it their...