Film crews are the hungriest, most gourmand lot of people in the world, with de facto understanding to be fed well at all times. We make the most of our travels exploring local food at every shoot away from home. This time was no exception.
Category: travel and food memoir
Concha
Walking up the wide, polished red stairs, I shake silvery sand off my bare feet. Waves break on the seashore in the distance, music plays from the bar at Royal’s. The sun is shining from a bright blue sky and a smattering of coconut trees sway gently. The old house has never looked prettier. Or more welcoming.
Albert Cuyp Maarkt, Amsterdam
A brilliant winter morning spent wandering the legendary Albert Cuyp maarkt In hipster Amsterdam never disappoints. it is filled with curiosities, delicious food, and some pretty amazing people and sights. Definitely a a must visit if, like me, you like to ramble around and wander!
A very Bellini afternoon
A chiqe afternoon at the Belmond Hotel Cipriani in Venice learning the art of the Belini, in Venice, ah magical, mythical Venezia.
Sweet Paris with Patissier Cedric Grolet
Cedric Grolet, Pattisier and an unforgettable experience at his cafe in Paris, l’Opera.
Venice
A poignant postcard from Bella Venezia. #TBT
Pondicherry revisited
Six months after my last visit, I wake up one morning and decide I want, no, need, to be back at the Hermit Crab. I want to see those lovely people I met last time, and just spend a quiet weekend in contemplation. To just escape the city. Feel the sea breeze and taste the salty air. I have to go.
Vienna, immer schoen!
Vienna has long been on my wishlist, but discovering it with my Vienna friend made it magical. Vienna is quirky, special and offbeat too! I did some really fun things and had the most wonderful time.
Egypt 1995-1996
I lost someone very, very dear to me, a wonderful, wonderful woman, Edith W. Thinking about her these past few days, frozen and unable to shed a tear, I am writing this to remember her, lest I forget how much she coloured my life with her love and her adorable quirks. Edith and her devoted…
Fishy Pondicherry 4
What is a seaside holiday without the sea? I tried the local seafood and it is as local as can be! And a delicious homemade Pork Kosha I cant stop dreaming of.