6 stops for a colonial tour of Asia
Theres something so modestly beautiful about colonial travel; the contrast of grand architecture against the backdrop of an Eastern…
Top 10 cities in the world for marriage proposals
Getting engaged is the most exciting, nerve wracking, and potentially important day of your life. For years to come…
5 countries to visit this Spring
Daffodils are out and blossom is slowly appearing on the trees. Its finally Spring. Many will flock to the…
Photograph of the week: Cherry blossom in Japan
The Meguro River flows through Tokyo, Japan, and is a popular destination for cherry blossom viewers in the Spring….
6 far-flung business class flights from under £1,700 return
If you sometimes find yourself struggling to justify the extra expenditure of a business class flight, which can often…
Suite of the week: Palace Suite, Palace Hotel Tokyo, Japan
Suite name: Palace Suite Location: Palace Hotel Tokyo, Japan Size of accommodation: 210-250 sq m / 2,260-2,690 sq ft Cost per night: JPY…
Short stay: Raffles Singapore, Singapore
Raffles is an iconic, colonial style all suite hotel with 103 suites in total – and was declared…
Short stay: Fairmont Singapore, Singapore
Designed by I.M. Pei and opened in 1986 between Marina Bay and the downtown core of Singapore, Fairmont Singapore…
6 hot destinations on the trend-o-meter
Darling, didnt you know, fuchsia is the new black. And so someone in the fashion industry might deliver the…
Bhutan for cyclists: luxury on two wheels
The Bhutanese people are traditional and humble. Living a modest life on an unspoiled land, they are the faithful…
The top 5 South East Asian destinations for the culturally-minded traveller
It has been a long time belief of mine that the most fulfilling travel destinations around the world are…
4 gourmet vegan experiences in Thailand
Thailand is known as ‘The Land of Smiles’, and for good reason if you are a vegan who loves…
To the roof of the world
Luxury comes in many guises. Travel to Nepal expecting Jacuzzis, turn-down service and white gloves and you will surely…
Singapore in style… and an introduction to eating fish sperm!
This is coconut soup with fish sperm, matsutake mushroom and abalone, said the waitress. Shed uttered it without so…
Short stay: Mandarin Oriental, Tokyo, Japan
Located in the heart of the city’s Nihonbashi business district and consistently rated one of the finest hotels in…
Short stay: Aman Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
Id been tipped off on how to get to the new Aman Tokyo on landing at Tokyos Haneda Airport:…
