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40 Years of Marriage

The Life We Built Together

Wednesday, April 1, 2026

I arrived in London from Paris in January, stepping off the train into a city wrapped in winter. The cold felt sharper than I was used to, the sky a soft, endless grey, and the drizzle hung in the air like a veil. Though I spoke the language, everything felt different: the rhythm ...



Confidence for Women Over 50

Why Age Is Not a Barrier to New Adventures

Thursday, October 16, 2025

Confidence for women over 50 doesn’t arrive all at once. Sometimes, it begins with a single decision, often one that feels slightly terrifying. When I booked my first solo trip to India and Bhutan, I nearly cancelled it.

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Notting Hill Carnival

A Local’s Guide to 30 Years of Culture, Food & Celebration

Sunday, August 24, 2025

Every August Bank Holiday, Notting Hill transforms into one of the biggest street festivals in the world. For visitors, Notting Hill Carnival is feathers, sequins, steel bands, and endless dancing. But for those of us who’ve lived here for decades, it’s much more than a party, it’s a celebration of culture, com...



Solo, No Lonely

Inspirational Travel Quotes for the Mature Explorer

Tuesday, August 5, 2025

There's something undeniably quintessential about quotes, especially travel quotes. They're inspiring, thought-provoking, and often humorous. They make for wonderful companions on the road.

As I journey, I collect them. Today I'd like to share some of my favourites, which I often pair with my photographs.


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