My big sister and I usually spend a week together in January in London while the Englishman goes away skiing. But this year, Big Sis suggested we'd also go away. 'To somewhere where there's a chance of sunshine. Not that I don't like London,' she continued, 'but we've seen it now, haven't we?' … [Read more...]
Five Books to Take on Holiday
For me one of the pleasures of going away is being able to read a lot of books. Before we leave I have a thorough browse in my favourite bookshop and select about four or five books to take with me. This year, however, I'm going to be reading and reviewing self-published novels for Awesome Indies, … [Read more...]
My Survival Guide to Provence
When, back in rainy London, I was planning what to pack for our holiday here in Provence, my mind went blank. With the summer weather in the UK being more like that of a mild winter in my native Finland, it was impossible to imagine a place where the sun would shine all day and it would be too hot … [Read more...]
French Market in Provence and a familiar vineyard
Yesterday we decided to take a little time out from sunning ourselves by the excellent pool of our villa near Vidauban, and drive up north to the little town of Lorgues for their weekly Tuesday market. Oh boy, what a French treat: there were clothes, excellent leather goods, fantastic veg, … [Read more...]
Holiday packing
This is me unusually organised. But look at the size of the suitcase!There was an article in the Daily Telegraph yesterday which struck a cord with me - and annoyed me in equal measure.According to research the average woman overpacks a suitcase by 26 items. It seems we, as a gender, use just half … [Read more...]
