Travel Stories

Postcards from Beguiling Sri Lanka & Pol Sambol

Flying Business Class to Doha with Qatar Airways

Big Comfy Beds, Wi-Fi & Breakfast at Travelodge

Fish and Chips at Harry’s Shack, Northern Ireland

Across Canada: Winnipeg, Steinbach and Manitoba

Toronto to Vancouver by Train with The Canadian

The APT Magnificent Europe River Cruise

Cantons-de-l’Est: Eastern Townships in Québec

Magical German Christmas Markets

Belfast and Northern Ireland: Artisan Food and Drink Tour

Relais & Chateaux Mediterranean Gourmet Cruise

Berries, Bagels & Smoked Meat Sandwiches in Montréal

Luxury Gourmet Cruise with Silversea

Waterfalls, Wine and Vineyards of Niagara

Foodie Ontario: Butter Tarts, Peaches & Farm-Gate Markets

Welcome! I'm Karen; it’s lovely to see you here. I was born in South Africa, but I've lived all over the world, latterly calling North Yorkshire my home where I lived for many years before moving to SW France, although I'm now living in the Lincolnshire Wolds, a designated area of outstanding natural beauty, in an old Victorian cottage. I am a freelance food and travel writer, as well as a food stylist, and recipe developer, with a passion for art, travel, books, photography, seasonal food and especially cheese and wine. Please do get in contact with me if you have any questions about my work or commissioning me. Read More…