Sitting on the dock of Sorrento's bay

This is a beautiful little spot in the Italian resort of Sorrento, a secluded seaside alcove where there are slightly less tourists and the restaurants are a bit quieter. Check out the stunning sea bass at one of the eateries - its name escapes me but I'll post it once I've remembered. Google Map search Via Del Mare in Sorrento and follow it to the sea and you're there!

Chiesa del Soccorso in Forio d'Ischia

Ischia - the setting of Blily Wilder's brilliant Avanti - the funeral scene of which was filmed just by this cross outside the Chiesa del Soccorso in Forio d'Ischia. Matt Damon's The Talented Mr Ripley also takes place on the volcanic island, a short ferry ride away from Naples and Sorrento. A beautiful location.

Mushroom hunting with River Cottage's John Wright

I spent the day with River Cottage's John Wright (above) hunting for mushrooms, and here's what happened. To see the story click here.

The saddest sight this side of Christmas

There's something really sad about a dead Christmas tree thrown into the road, waiting to be carted off and chopped up. Kensington, London, January 2012.

Who is the Original Assassin?

Saw this lurking on several streets off High Street Kensington. Any ideas?