Cary and Richard Goode did something many of us dream about. They acquired and old farm on the English countryside and turned it into a beautiful mansion. The 13 acres of land that came with the farm were transformed into a lush garden full of art, flowers and places to enjoy the views of hills rolling […]more…
sleep like a london local
What a difference with the ‘cupboard’ hotels you frequently run into in London. Or with those anonymous chain hotels! Go Native London Hyde Park is your new home away from home when staying in the increasingly buzzing metropolis. You will be positively surprised by a number of things Go Native offers: friendliness of the staff, […]more…
angels with bagpipes
Stop! You almost passed a mouthful of sensations. A place where Scottish traditions are given an Italian twist. Where Haggis meets pancetta and Highland lamb dates anchovy. Thank God you stopped just in time and entered Angels with Bagpipes. Despite the small terrace it is not difficult to miss the restaurant. All thanks to the […]more…
back to school
What would King Arthur think in case he were to take his seat on top of the extinguished volcano overlooking Edinburgh? First, he would be proud or embarrassed the Scottish named the place he is sitting after him: Arthur’s Seat. Second, he would notice Edinburgh had changed quite a bit since his last time around. […]more…
wine, cheese & groceries
Just around the corner off the Dutch embassy and more important Hyde Park, you’ll find the UK flagship store of the American organic supermarket chain Whole Foods. A good question right now is:’ So what?’ The answer to that is: ‘Wine is what.’ The history of Whole Foods starts in 1980 in Austin, Texas when […]more…
