Some years ago, I wrote an article called 'Am I Privileged?'
At the time, it was my reflection on a rather unconventional life, with beautiful hotels, international travel, wonderful dinners and the privilege of meeting fascinating people along the way.
Recently, I read it again.
So much ha...
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Some Invitations Last Longer Than an Evening
Many years ago, I accepted what was meant to be a simple dinner invitation at a Melbourne hotel with a gentleman I'll call *Mr Paul*.
Neither of us expected what followed.
One dinner became another evening together. Then weekends. Holidays. Eventually, months had quietly passed and what began...
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The best weekends begin with champagne in bed...
I think I've fallen in love with weekend escapes...
There's something rather special about leaving the city behind for a few days.
Long lunches, beautiful wine, wandering local markets, lazy mornings with breakfast in bed... and if you ask me, weekends away are the perfect excuse to enjoy champa...
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There is something rather special about coming home.
After taking some time away, I wasn't quite sure what to expect when I quietly returned. What I wasn't prepared for was the warmth... the kind messages, the familiar names, and the genuine excitement from gentlemen I've known over the years.
It's been incredibly touching to hear from so many of y...
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The Part of Me I Never Left Behind
Dear Diary
Returning doesn’t feel like stepping into something unfamiliar… it feels like reconnecting with a part of myself that never really left.
This industry has given me more than I could ever reduce to simple terms. It’s shaped me — mentally, emotionally, even physically. It taught me h...
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