It was in Paris that I enjoyed my first taste of a sweet and delicate madeleine …
Lara Protheroe
Lara Protheroe
Lara lives in rural Somerset and can currently be found wallpapering, painting ceilings and laying flooring in her ancient cob cottage. Her background is in History of Art specialising in Byzantium. She loves architecture, antiques and interior design. Her two energetic young sons love the outdoors and are honorary contributors giving honest feedback on kids products.
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Seville has much to recommend it: horse-drawn carriages, fragrant citrus trees, beautiful architecture, and plenty of …
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If you have plans to visit charming Seville – and I would heartily recommend it – …
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It was nearing the end of our honeymoon and we had a final few nights in …
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Merchants Manor stole my heart. With its windswept, scenic sea views over a beautiful coastline, fresh …
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And so to sunny Spain for my hen do… cue visions of Ibiza-style bucket cocktails, phallic …
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Having travelled from Somerset to London I arrived at The Arch still slightly wishing I were …
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I’m in no doubt that I lived on the best street in Istanbul. And as a …
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Last summer seems a long time ago as rain has fallen in England persistently now for …
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If you’ve ever fantasized about owning your own immaculate villa, with someone on hand at a …
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You only have to step off the plane in Bodrum to realise, Wizard of Oz style, …
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As I walked past Istanbul Modern on my way to Kabatas Ferry Port, the buildings that …
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Nothing quite prepares you for Cappadocia. It must be one of the most magical and surreal …
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The sun was gently retreating as we sat at the open-air bar sipping our cocktails. The …
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Lil’a restaurant is part of The Museum Hotel. The hotel’s location and beauty is quite unique, …
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A lingering and peaceful afternoon spent drinking tea and savouring sweet treats stretched out before us. …
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I trotted through Covent Garden Piazza on the arm of Tall Dark and Handsome, carefully negotiating …
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What better day than a somewhat overcast Monday to shepherd myself and a tall, dark and …
