“Don’t you think we can walk there?” I asked Kevin in a pleading tone, “It can’t be that far away!” Kevin, who is my husband and navigator, shrugged, “I think we need a cab.” I couldn’t stand the thought of another harrowing ride in a Beirut taxi. We had been [...]

After yesterday’s dreadful showing at Tottenham Hotspur the world can now see why Blackburn Rovers fans are disgruntled with their manager Steve Kean. Going into a game knowing they needed to get some sort of result in order to boost their chances of survival, fans came out perplexed at their [...]

TOWIE… A show which I loathe and love in equal parts. The characters baffle me… How many times have I seen a look of total incomprehension across their faces when a big word is used. I had no desire to watch this show but a friend was obsessed so when [...]

I’m a big fan of taking photos on a night out with friends – the more stupid the better. Admittedly, I am never that guy who brings a camera with him but am always appreciative towards the person who can actually be bothered to bring one and snap away.  But I’ve noticed recently, [...]

When Peter Mayle spent his famous “Year in Provence” he seemed to get lots done, have a great time, and integrate in the community in just a few short months. Quite an achievement, but a question that crops up quite often is ‘How long does it really take to adjust to [...]

Today has been an odd day. My Mother fell ill this morning so we had to make the mad rush to our local A&E department to get her treated. Of course, being the NHS, on a Sunday, the waiting times were astronomical and as a result we had plenty of [...]

Despite new trends, hype and marketing, tradition has never been stronger. In France, good food still means authentic cooking by using natural products from diverse regions. This is how we celebrate human being by offering the best food to all our senses. Cooking home-made food and eating at the table [...]

“What are you listening to right now?” The following list is my way of answering. I like to take a quick look back at the best songs released so far. Music comes at us so fast and furious that it can be hard to keep up, but these are the [...]