A great margarita is a paradox: Incredibly simple and incredibly complex to create. One of the best things about visiting my home state of Texas is being able to drink great margaritas almost everywhere you go. One of the best things you can bring back as a souvenir from Texas is an enjoyment of margaritasContinue reading “How to make the perfect classic margarita”
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A delicious easy cheesy grits recipe from the South
When I visited Charleston last year with the British Guild of Travel Writers, one of the highlights was eating grits. I grew up with grits. My Aunt Sara made delicious cheese ones that my cousin and I would eat at their kitchen table. What are grits? / What is grits? On my trip, as aContinue reading “A delicious easy cheesy grits recipe from the South”
10 British gifts to give Americans for summer
Mention the British summer and you’re sure to inspire a downpour of jokes about the cold weather and rain. That’s part of its charm! In my experience there is something quite special about summer in the UK. Perhaps because the traditional hot-temperatures-and-unending-sunshine thing is a rarity, Brits do summer with a bit of flair. IfContinue reading “10 British gifts to give Americans for summer”
Activities when flying: My new favourite kids’ activity book
Sometimes we love to chat with our kids when we fly or go out to eat while travelling. Other times, we’ll be deep into grown-up talk (the economy, house prices, pension plans) and the kids just need something fun to do that hasn’t been acquired at the App Store. My mother-in-law discovered this great littleContinue reading “Activities when flying: My new favourite kids’ activity book”
Jewelry that tells your travel story
I’ve always liked the idea of charm bracelets — a piece of jewelry that tells a story. You add to it over time, each element significant in its own way. I begged my mother to buy me one when I was young, imagining the small icons that would rattle on my wrist. These days, a braceletContinue reading “Jewelry that tells your travel story”
Wish You Were Here Wednesday: Times Square
Every place I go, I love to buy postcards (like most people) and inevitably I end up not sending them because I can’t get organised enough to buy foreign stamps. So I carry the cards home in my backpack and then wonder what I should do with them. After moving a stack of postcards aroundContinue reading “Wish You Were Here Wednesday: Times Square”