Quirky, characterful house museums in London
From artists to writers, designers to collectors, London's house museums are brimming with character and charm. This guide is dedicated to the small, quirky, characterful homes—often filled with the spirit of the resident. Here are some of the best London house museums full of individuality.
A Day Trip to Ravenna's Mosaics: Exploring Italy's Hidden Byzantine Gem from Bologna or Florence
The series of Byzantine mosaics in Ravenna is one of the most incredible UNESCO World Heritage Sites in the world. Visiting the mosaics in Ravenna is a doable day trip from Florence or Bologna and the jewel-box churches can’t be missed. This is a full guide to visiting Ravenna’s mosaics, including history and food recommendations in the town.
Visiting the enchanting Arundel Castle Tulip Festival
The annual Arundel Castle tulip festival is a delightful springtime garden experience not to be missed. The thousands of tulips in bloom create a picturesque landscape against the castle that is truly special. Even better, Arundel Castle is easy to reach from London by train, making the tulip festival a perfect day trip from London. Read more for a guide to South East England’s most beautiful tulip garden.
London bars with the most aesthetic interior design
A roundup of the most beautiful interior design bars in London, including Scott’s Richmond, Red Room at The Connaught, Lyaness, Zetter Townhouse, and more. From timeless, elegant interiors to sleek contemporary design, these bars are the best backdrops for a night out in London.
Lynette Yiadom-Boakye and the Liberation of Figurative Painting
Lynette Yiadom-Boakye’s current show at the Tate Britain is the best show I’ve seen in a long time. It is because it is transcendent, and liberating, in the way her painting captures the Black figure and in the beauty of her painting technique.
Art trip: Los Angeles
Art may not be the first thing you think of when you think of Los Angeles, but the city is full of incredible art world destinations. Here is a guide to the most amazing art and heritage destinations in Central LA, Pasadena, Hollywood, Malibu, and Brentwood/Westwood.
Christmas in Richmond, London
From beautiful shopfronts to charming wreath displays on the houses and even to decked out stately homes, Richmond has some of the most beautiful holiday destinations in London.
Florence art itinerary: around the duomo and the centre
My guide to the best art museums to visit and most delicious food to eat near the duomo and in the centre of Florence
Florence art itinerary: San Marco neighbourhood
My guide to the best art to see and food to eat in the San Marco neighbourhood of Florence.
The most beautiful ceilings in Florence, Italy
Florence is full of art, but what I did not expect was how much of it was contained on the ceilings of the places I visited, rather than the walls. Here are the best ceilings to see in Florence.