Walking in My Shoes

Bruges and The art of Chocolate

I never thought I was into chocolate. Until my trip to Bruges, where I tasted Belgian chocolates. It’s just that I didn’t try any proper chocolates. Don’t take me the wrong way; there are Hotel Chocolat, Lindt, etc but it’s still just not the same. So when I came back to Bruges, I was ready…
My Zen Place

Do you have a place of power, a place of peace, where you feel truly relaxed and recharged when you need to unwind? It is the 3rd time I have been to Hayling Island, and I realised that this is my personal Zen place, a spot that truly grounds me. The island is located between…
Lisbon Gin, Cakes from Heaven and Swimming in Cold Water

“What are the opening hours for the swimming pool?” He looked at me with open curiosity that I could not understand at the time. I am checking in at the hotel on the outskirts of Lisbon and going straight to the outdoor pool area. There was no one there. Ok, it was April, but it…
Where are you buying your books?

“This is a very interesting book, but have you tried this one? I just finished it and felt so connected to the story.”He tells me how he cried and how he was trying to understand the character through their actions. It was such passionate storytelling, with vivid descriptions and emotional depth, that I had to…
Portuguese Wine Tasting in Windsor

Did you know that Portugal is home to more than 250 indigenous grape varieties, making it one of the countries with the highest diversity of native wine-producing in the world? Whether you’re new to Portuguese wines or already a fan, this wide variety means there’s always something new to discover for wine enthusiasts, adding depth to…
On Vintage and Interview of the month

“What is the most interesting vintage piece you ever sourced?” “It has to be early 2000s Dior cowboy boots. I am a sucker for cowboy boots. The craftsmanship that went into them is remarkable. True masterpiece!” This week I am in conversation with one of my favourite Sotons, stylish, beautiful and amazing in all ways,…
John Cooper Clarke and Manchester Vibe

Do you have a qualifying question to determine whether the person you are talking to is of the same energetic vibration? After seeing this quote by Steve Coogan (born in Manchester himself), I added this question to my list of first-meeting-new-person questions. “If I’m talking to someone and go, ‘D’you know John Cooper Clarke?’ and…