Reviews & Resources

Book Review: Tea Stories Japan by Ausra Berg
Like many people, I have been reading more during lockdown. And travelling vicariously, through the words and pictures on the page. My most recent armchair

Books to Read Before You Visit the Channel Islands
Since my visit to Guernsey last year I’ve been looking for books to read about the Channel Islands, a small group of islands between England

Books To Read Before You Visit London
London is one of the most visited cities in the world, and one of the most written about. Whether you are a first-time visitor, a

Book Review: Writers’ London By Carrie Kania And Alan Oliver
The blurb on the back of Writers’ London tells us that “many of the greatest books ever written can trace their origins to London”. This

Book Review: Secret New Orleans By Chris Champagne
Secret New Orleans by Chris Champagne is a different kind of guidebook, taking you on a journey round the city via a series of obscure,

Book Review: The Vegan Travel Handbook By Lonely Planet
When I started travelling in the 1970s veganism barely existed, and even being vegetarian often meant a choice between going hungry or compromising your principles.