Journal Entries

There are some countries that simply understand how to celebrate, and I believe that France has perfected the art of taking an ordinary day and

  Fond memories of many happy nights at the original Stringfellows in Covent Garden and its irrepressible owner Peter. Photo by A J.

There is a very specific kind of joy that only exists on a Bank Holiday Monday when you have absolutely nowhere to be. No alarms, no

There comes a point in adult life where you realise the house is never actually “done”. You wipe one surface and another becomes dusty out

There is something faintly absurd about it. Millions of people, voluntarily watching another person brown mince in a frying pan. No tasting, no smells, no

There are people who say things like: “You only need one good pair of shoes.”… these people are not to be trusted. They are the

Pancake Day, or Shrove Tuesday if you are feeling formal, is one of those quietly brilliant traditions that pretends to be about religion while clearly

To everyone who has supported our Behind the Hilt community, thank you! 🙂 We wish you lots of good things with enough battery power to

   At the heart of all things during this festive season, more enduring than any decoration or fleeting toy trend guaranteed to send parents crazy,

Foreigners applying for a U.S. visa, including students, workers, and other long-term visitors, are now required to disclose all social media accounts they have used