Cycling around Drumlanrig Castle and Country Estate near Thornhill, Dumfriesshire, Scotland, UK
Drumlanrig Castle and Country Estate is one of the historic seats belonging to the family of the Duke of…
Short stay: Three Glens, Moniaive, Dumfriesshire, Scotland, UK
At the start of our mountain bike / island hop adventure in Scotland, we stayed at the Three Glens…
Party at the Fairmont Peace Hotel, Shanghai
As mentioned in previous posts, I was honoured last month to be invited to ILTM (International Luxury Travel Market)…
Drinks on the helipad at The Peninsula Shanghai
As part of ILTM (International Luxury Travel Market) 2014 in Shanghai – an invitation-only event bringing together la crème…
5 top tips to take the stress out of flying
Travelling – and, more specifically, flying – can be a stressful experience. (I write this as someone who should…
Recipe of the week: Pan-seared aubergine and fennel salad
You are in for a treat with this Moroccan-inspired salad that is both refreshing and smoky, and perfect for a Summers day al…
Short stay: Portman Ritz-Carlton Shanghai, China
This year I had the pleasure of attending ILTM (International Luxury Travel Market) Asia – an exclusive, invitation-only event…
Horseback adventures for the discerning on Dartmoor
If you’re looking for a luxury riding holiday in the UK, then look no further than bespoke horseback adventure…
Photograph of the week: Stars over the Adriatic
This image was taken around midnight from Star Clippers’ ‘Royal Clipper’, looking straight up at the stars above the…
A family mountain biking trip in the Lake District, UK
We’ll soon be going on an adventure, exploring some islands on the west coast of Scotland, with mountain bikes and the…
Powerboat racing on Windermere, Lake District, UK
A bylaw came into force on England’s longest lake in the year 2000 setting a speed limit on the…
Recipe of the week: Beas cheesecake
Nothing beats a good cheesecake and this tried and tested recipe creates a decadent and smooth dessert that is…
Short stay: St. Pancras Renaissance Hotel, London, UK
My stay at the St. Pancras Renaissance Hotel was all too brief, arriving at around midnight and leaving the…
7 tried and tested travel accessories from my latest trip
On a trip a short while ago (not written about on this blog), we went on a short, not-so-luxurious camping trip…
Photograph of the week: A secret spot near Corrubedo, Galicia
Galicia might be a region out of the well-known touristy Spanish circuits and, in some sense, it might be…
Interview with Rana Florida, CEO of the Creative Class Group
Rana Florida is the CEO of the Creative Class Group, managing new business development, marketing, consulting, research and global…
