London Unattached Lifestyle - Independent Restaurant,Travel, Event Reviews

Revival Boot-Camp – Sunshine, Sea, Sand and Somewhat More: Most of my friends thought I had lost all hold of my senses.  Would I like to review a boot-camp – in November – in Spain?  It doesn’t sound so unlikely unless you are aware I’m in my fifties, rather unfit, suffering from a mild but… [Continue Reading]

An Underground Cathedral, a City in the Rocks and More: While it may be outside my comfort zone and certainly outside my capabilities as a photographer to make any kind of decent attempt to reproduce the drama of this landscape, it would be churlish not to share some of the almost surreal landscapes of Les… [Continue Reading]

Exploring England – The Alternate Way in Essex: Do travel writers lose sight of what is on their doorsteps?  I hope not, but the temptation can be great.  Trying my best to ensure I explored a little of what is under my nose, I made my way to Essex, catching the train to Chelmsford in… [Continue Reading]

Food and Wine of the Alentejo: The people of Portugal eat more fish per capita than any other European country.  Their heritage, world leading explorers like Vasco da Gama and an Empire that grew from their seafaring skills, is perhaps at the heart of their love of fish. Alentejo, the area directly south of the river… [Continue Reading]

Chateau de Mandagout – a Castle Home in the Cevennes Who doesn’t dream of living in a Castle?  Michel Lamotte and Roberto de Pila have made that dream come true, in a hidden and remote stronghold nestling in a valley on the edge of the Cevennes National Park.  And, they’ve done it with great style… [Continue Reading]