The new iPhone 5S
The new iPhone 5S has finally arrived. The following video outlines some of the new features on offer, most…
A world record attempt from Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi’s entertainment destination of Yas Island will be transformed into an extravaganza of green, red, white and black…
Make a splash at the World Puddle Jumping Championships!
Competitors from across the UK are being invited to make a splash at the inaugural World Puddle Jumping Championships,…
Suite of the week: Amanoi Ocean Pool Pavilion at Amanoi Resort, Nha Trang, Vietnam
Suite name: Amanoi Ocean Pool Pavilion, Amanoi Resort Location: Nha Trang, Vietnam Size of accommodation: Typically 125 sq m (including pool deck…
4 ideas for October half term
Are you thinking of escaping with the family this October half term but still yet to book somewhere? If…
Recipe of the week: Pan-fried line fish on warm Nicoise salad, parmesan cream sauce and leek angel hair
This dish is an adaption of the traditional Nicoise salad and was originally made in South Africa using the…
Getting married abroad? Try Greece…
If you are thinking of getting married abroad, then spare a thought for Greece which, since 1982, has recognised…
New York state: one of the best regions in the US for fine dining and creative cooking
New York state continues to be recognised as one of the best regions for fine dining, award-winning wine and…
Something different for football fans heading to Brazil in 2014
As football fans turn their minds to the FIFA World Cup in Brazil, the more adventurous can choose Rainforest…
The fake city of Paris… in China!
Do you remember our blog post about the Chinese replica of the Austrian village of Hallstatt? They built a full…
Photograph of the week: The view from Emeril’s Restaurant, Universal CityWalk Orlando
Theme parks are rarely celebrated for their fine dining but as the world’s number one travel destination, Orlando, at…
Day 7 of leg 8 of the Silk Road Trail 2013 New Delhi #SilkTrail2013
Today was a well-earned rest day and an opportunity to do some sightseeing in Delhi. Unfortunately, it was one…
Day 6 of leg 8 of the Silk Road Trail 2013 Mahendranagar to New Delhi #SilkTrail2013
Once again we’re up early and away. There’s more than 300 kilometres to cover today in order for us…
Day 5 of leg 8 of the Silk Road Trail 2013 Nepalgunj to Mahendranagar #SilkTrail2013
We get a wake up call at 6.30am with the intention of an 8am departure. I pull back the…
Recipe of the week: Roast loin of Dorset lamb and braised shoulder shepherds pie
This delicious plateful of local Dorset lamb is a fine example of an English dish rejuvenated with a modern…
Day 4 of leg 8 of the Silk Road Trail 2013 – Pokhara to Nepalgunj #SilkTrail2013
It’s 5.30am and the telephone rings by my bedside. That’s my cue to quickly get up, get breakfast and…
