3 walks in SW Cornwall and 3 good lunches
I’ve written about my love of Cornwall before, much of it related to my own mining heritage and exploring…
Top 5 luxury skiing destinations
Now summer’s gone we’re looking for holidays which make winter seem a little bit brighter. There’s nothing more exhilarating…
Hiking to Preikestolen, Norway
The iconic Preikestolen – also known as Pulpit Rock – rises over 600 metres above Norway’s Lysefjord. Take the…
5 wines to taste in Umbria
Wine production in Umbria dates back to ancient times. Archaeological artifacts show evidence that the Etruscans engaged in viticulture…
Fascinating ice sculpture festivals from around the world
Ice sculpting continues to not just intrigue but to fascinate many people. It is the extreme skills of the…
The top ski destinations for 2013/14
As the end of the year draws nearer and the colder weather rapidly closes in, thoughts naturally turn to…
Berlin’s top ‘lesser known’ art galleries
As the gorgeous European summer fades into memory and the leaves begin turning orange and gold here in the…
Private jet versus business class – which would you choose?
Willem de Kooning, the Dutch American artist once said, The trouble with being poor is it takes up all your time. Whilst…
The inspiration behind the interior design of the Palais Hansen Kempinski in Vienna
Earlier this year, the newly renovated Palais Hansen Kempinski Vienna, which occupies a prominent location in the heart of the…
Everything you need to know about Londons most exalted five-star hotels
Last year Forbes Magazine added London to the group of cities blessed with its exclusive Travel Guide Star Ratings….
5 good reasons to spend the half-term break with your kids in Paris
Half-term holidays are a perfect time to have a break with your family after that busy and stressful back-to-school…
Knightsbridge, window-boxes and Capital charms: a London hotel
Harrods. For some, the dark green and gold cascades cement their image of London. From dawn until dusk, the…
5 of the best luxury hotels in Paris
With Paris Fashion Week underway, the city is flooded with fashionistas and tourists and a multitude of luxury hotels…
Timelapse footage of the Costa Concordia salvage operation
Last week engineers in Italy succeeded in setting the Costa Concordia cruise ship upright, 20 months after it ran…
10 of the best places to stay in Europe for post-Summer sun
Wondering where the sun has gone? As we say goodbye to Summer and enter much cooler weather, it’s useful…
Christmas in Val d’Isère
Choosing where to ski over the Christmas period can be a tricky business. It is notoriously difficult to predict…
