CATHERINE FAIRWEATHER

Formerly the travel editor of Harper’s Bazaar, Fairweather is also the author of a book, La Dolce Vita: Living in Italy. In this issue, she reflects on a destination close to her heart – Somerset, where she lives with her husband, the photographer Don Mccullin, and their son.

A memorable summer song ‘“Tu vuò fà l’americano” sung by Sophia Loren.’

An essential picnic item ‘Boiled eggs, salt and icy Chablis.’

Your favourite county ‘My own (Somerset).’

The best thing about summer is… ‘going around barefoot and the smell of cut grass.’