Lifestyle

On a scorching hot weekend at the end of June, Ragley Hall was the venue for the Adventure Bike Rider Festival or ABR. 

Set in 450 acres of beautiful parkland, in the heart of Shakespeare’s England, the Ragley estate overlooks the unspoilt Warwickshire countryside.

Right in the heart of Wardour Street, where Soho’s energy pulses through every neon sign and restaurant window, Kanpai Classic Soho stands out - not just for its sleek exterior but for what lies within: a bold reimagining of Japanese Wagyu dining. And when I say "reimagining", I mean it quite literally. This isn’t just a place for a good meal - it’s a steakhouse with a philosophy, a precision-crafted performance of meat, fire and flair, combining the elegance of a Kyoto tea ceremony with just enough Soho swagger to make it feel like the most exciting seat in town.

In Chinese culture, food is far more than mere sustenance - it’s the very heartbeat of social rituals, an art form that brings families and friends together, marks life’s milestones and honours centuries-old traditions. From the crackling sizzle of woks at dawn in bustling street markets to the soft glow of lanterns illuminating elegant banquet tables at dusk, every bite tells a story of heritage and creativity. 

King’s Cross has come a long way since the days of greasy spoon cafés and grey station concourses. Now a hub of art, fashion and glossy regeneration - arguably London’s most frenetically modernised postcode - it’s also home to one of London’s most intriguing boutique hotels: The Megaro.

If the French Riviera were a movie, La Croisette would be the opening shot: sweeping, golden, glamourous and impossibly good-looking! This palm-lined promenade in the heart of Cannes stretches seductively along the Mediterranean, flanked by designer boutiques, historic hotels and beach clubs where rosé and champagne are practically on tap!

Renée Zellweger. The name conjures images of heartwarming romantic comedies, unforgettable characters, and perhaps a glass of wine on a cosy evening. This Texas-born darling has captivated audiences with her remarkable talent and knack for portraying characters we can’t help but love.

New YouGov Poll on British Readers for World Book Day

It’s World Book Day! That magical time of year when British schoolchildren are handed a free book voucher, which many will trade for something with large fonts, bright pictures, and an absolute minimum of actual words. The hope is that this will inspire them to continue reading into adulthood, where, statistically speaking, they will then promptly stop.

As a self-proclaimed connoisseur of all things luxurious (and let’s be honest, someone who enjoys pretending to live the plot of a sybaritic novel), I’ve made it my mission to meander through the opulent landscape of London’s members’ clubs. These exclusive havens provide not only a comforting refuge from the chaos of city life but also the perfect stage for roguish antics, self-indulgent conversations, and the occasional over-the-top Instagram post.