• Alexander McQueen – Mind, Myth, Muse Exhibition

    Not often you have the opportunity to appreciate the body of work of one of the most iconic designers in modern history, such as Alexander McQueen. When I started blogging more than a decade ago, I wrote a piece about his legacy which included imagery from his “Savage Beauty” exhibition in London and thought, he was indeed one of those geniuses whose…

  • Your Most Versatile Style Gadget Yet – Transitions XTRActive

    If it saves me time and makes me look good, bring it on! I don’t remember how many times I’ve left forgotten a pair of lenses in the car while swapping to my dark sunnies, or stressing my eyes due to sudden light changes from indoors to outdoors, but since I’ve been sporting the latest Transitions XTRActive I’ve simplified things in that…

  • Autumn Staycation at The Hills Lodge Hotel & Spa

    While most people plan their holidays and getaways around Summer, Autumn has its appeal for those who prefer a much quiet and uncrowded type of escape. As of late, there’s no better time or place to travel than in our own backyard,  so this time I’d like to share a few impressions from a recent stay at The Hills Lodge in Castle…

  • Best Staycation Time – Gibraltar Hotel Bowral

    When “disconnecting from our daily fast lives becomes a necessity, one really understands the true appeal of a getaway to the countryside, looking for an escape to a slower pace place, with lots of fresh air and old rustic charm, but if on top of that you find a fine retreat to spend the night after a long day of discovery then…

  • Postcards from Cartagena

    Aquella de ensoñadores balcones y coloridas callejuelas, de románticos atardeceres y noches embrujadoras – La Cartagena vieja. Si no has tenido el placer de visitar esta joya del Caribe, probablemente si hayas visto las pintorescas postales que a diario miles de turistas publican en Instagram. ( Hablo para todos aquellos fuera de Colombia claro está ). A simple vista un paraíso para…

  • Eco Escapes- A place to switch off and detox your soul at Kimo Estate

    With the rise of ecotourism, the buzz around venturing into the wilderness, rural areas and other exotic natural gems has hit fever pitch, carrying more appeal than a fancy European getaway for some. But even if the commodities of city life are non negotiable for you and ecotourism doesn’t spark your interest, let me change my approach and let’s talk “detox”. Detoxing…