Photo Courtesy of Rules
On my last trip to London we tried out another London classic: Rules. Established in 1798, Rules is London’s oldest and most eminent restaurant. Its famous diners include Thackeray, Dickens, H. G Wells, Lord Olivier, Clark Gable and Charlie Chaplin and it’s appeared in the works of Evelyn Waugh, John le [...]

Piperno’s cuisine follows the great tradition of Roman cooking, enhanced by Jewish influences. Tucked away in the small square in the Jewish neighbourhood the terrace sprawls across the square which is surrounded by elegant buildings. Make sure you sit outside. Don’t miss the fried artichokes. Celebrity clientele includes Francis Ford [...]

Photo Courtesy of The Wolseley
If you have a little more time and feel like some old school cool in the West End go to The Wolseley. Very English. Very chic. Very establishment. Its gilded, marbled splendour a perfect back-drop to its wonderful menu. It’s a favourite at any time of day or night but [...]

My favourite place for a quick lunch in the West End is Rose Bakery on the top floor of Dover Street Market. Tiny and squished-in, the food’s sensational with the focus being on little meals and petite indulgences. The effortlessly cool and comfortable vibe makes it’s a super easy and always reliable stop. [...]

Queen Elizabeth I (’The Ditchley portrait’) by Marcus Gheeraerts the Younger Courtesy of The National Portrait Gallery
There are far too many great sights to do justice to in a short time but as far as galleries go my absolute favourites in London are The National Portrait Gallery and The National Gallery, both on Trafalgar [...]

Somewhere you’ll never stumble across by accident or on the tourist trail, Victorian Gilt’s tucked away in an Auckland suburb but has a selection of late 19th to mid 20th century linen, clothing and accessories that rival the best markets of Europe. I especially love their bed linen - be prepared to rummage! [...]

Fashion week always takes it out of me and as part of my recovery ritual I love to treat myself to a treatment at AMOREPACIFIC Spa in Spring Street. Famous for their use of Asian botanicals such as bamboo sap, green tea and Korea ginseng, and with one of the most well respected research [...]

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Images Courtesy of ohtel
Wellington’s only boutique hotel, Ohtel is a cute alternative to the other large and often average hotels the city. Only 10 rooms – try to get one facing the harbour. A perfect location near to everything and with a very cute café in the lobby with sensational breakfasts.
Ohtel, 66 [...]