Category: Germany

A visit to Frankfurt's best new restaurant

A visit to Frankfurt’s best new restaurant

By on Aug 11, 2015 in Accommodation, Europe, Featured, Food and Drink, Germany, Going Out, Hotels, Regions, Restaurants, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

The highlight of our recent stay in Frankfurt – other than the private flight with Jetfly to get there – was dinner at the newly-opened, pan-Asian restaurant, Breeze by lebua at the Steigenberger Frankfurter Hof hotel – already an esteemed culinary destination and home to the Michelin-starred restaurant Francais. But, before all that, we called at […]

What's it like to fly privately with Jetfly?

What’s it like to fly privately with Jetfly?

By on Aug 10, 2015 in Air Travel, Europe, Featured, Germany, Regions, Speciality Travel, Western Europe

It was a Thursday morning and I walked the short distance from my hotel to Denham airfield in Buckinghamshire. Opposite the appropriately named Biggles cafe is the Jetfly lounge where I met my fellow co-passengers just before 8am for a private flight to Frankfurt. By 8.20am we were up in the air, looking down on the […]

4 things to do in Nuremberg's Old Town

4 things to do in Nuremberg’s Old Town

By on Jun 12, 2015 in Attractions, Europe, Food and Drink, Germany, Going Out, Regions, Restaurants, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

Germany’s medieval Bavarian town of Nuremberg is home to the world famous Christkindlemarkt, Renaissance genius Albrect Dürer, and one of the most important medieval castles in Euorope — all of which can be found in Old Town. Surrounded by its original medieval wall, Old Town is one of the most historic places in Germany. The […]

Confessions of a Viking River Cruises addict

Confessions of a Viking River Cruises addict

By on May 27, 2015 in Austria, Cruises & Boat Travel, Eastern Europe, Europe, Germany, Hungary, Leisure Travel, Regions, Slovakia, Speciality Travel, Western Europe

I have a confession to make. I’m a Viking River Cruises junkie. I thought I had my addiction under control. It all started last year when Viking invited me to join them on their Portraits of Southern France-Avignon to Chalon river cruise. I was so not a cruiser (having had much less than wonderful experiences […]

5 best places to see Berlin as the City of Spies

5 best places to see Berlin as the City of Spies

By on May 16, 2015 in Attractions, Europe, Germany, Going Out, Regions, Western Europe

Shadowy spies with dark secrets stalked the streets of Berlin for so many years that they coloured the character of the place. Cold War tensions between East and West were never clearer than at the Berlin Wall, whose towering blocks of concrete and giant scrolls of barbed wire divided the city in two. On both […]

6 luxurious experiences in Munich

6 luxurious experiences in Munich

By on Apr 30, 2015 in Accommodation, Attractions, Clubs, Europe, Germany, Going Out, Hotels, Regions, Restaurants, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, Western Europe

When you think of Munich, some of the first things that might come to mind are Oktoberfest, lederhosen, and the blue and white checked Bavarian flag. While Munich has the charm of a cozy Bavarian hamlet, it’s full of the hustle and bustle of a thriving metropolis. The prosperous capitol of Bavaria has one foot […]

5 of the best places to dine out in Berlin

5 of the best places to dine out in Berlin

By on Apr 02, 2015 in Europe, Food and Drink, Germany, Going Out, Regions, Restaurants, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

A decade ago, Berlin’s mayor Klaus Wowereit tried to attract  hip young things and tourists to the city by declaring ‘Berlin ist arm, aber sexy’ – basically, ‘Berlin is poor but sexy’. However, what he failed to mention is that it also has some of the best restaurants in the world. ‘Berlin is poor, sexy […]

14 of my favourite photos from my travels in 2014

14 of my favourite photos from my travels in 2014

By on Jan 05, 2015 in Africa, Asia, China, Europe, Featured, Germany, Greece, Regions, South Africa, United Kingdom, Western Europe

2014 was another year filled with interesting opportunities and visits to far-flung places around the world, including trips to China and South Africa, as well as many much closer to home, including a luxury cycling trip in the Scottish Isles in the Summer. Although I still need to hone my photography skills, it’s a hobby […]

10 ways to make the most of Germany's Christmas markets

10 ways to make the most of Germany’s Christmas markets

By on Nov 20, 2014 in Attractions, Europe, Events, Germany, Going Out, Regions, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

There’s no question that the Christmas markets in Germany are a must-visit during the holiday season whether traveling with friends or children. They’re so beautiful and magical, especially at night. If Germany’s Christmas markets are in the works for you this year, take a look at 10 ways to make the most of your visits […]

27 of Europe's best Christmas markets

27 of Europe’s best Christmas markets

By on Nov 17, 2014 in Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Eastern Europe, Europe, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Jersey, Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Western Europe

Mulled wine, magical Christmas scenery, romantic European destinations, roasted chestnuts, local delicacies and the opportunity to shop til you drop. What more could you want? Festive singing, a bit of ice-skating, unusual local arts and crafts and plenty of Christmas cheer – that’s what it’s all about in some of the finest Christmas markets Europe […]

Short stay: Carloft, Berlin, Germany

Short stay: Carloft, Berlin, Germany

By on Sep 17, 2014 in Accommodation, Europe, Featured, Fun Stuff, Germany, Regions, Road Travel, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, Vacation Rentals, Western Europe

Carloft is an apartment with a difference in the Kreuzberg region of Berlin, on the corner of Liegnitzer Straße and Reichenberger Straße. As its name implies, this is an apartment where you can park your car in a lofty position – right outside your apartment, irrespective of which floor that might be on. The car (in […]

Blogging, Berlin and the BMW X4

Blogging, Berlin and the BMW X4

By on Sep 08, 2014 in Accommodation, Attractions, Europe, Featured, Germany, Going Out, Hotels, Regions, Restaurants, Road Travel, Speciality Travel, Vacation Rentals, Western Europe

I had the honour of being invited to Berlin by BMW recently and they arranged for me to be shown the city by Christine Neder, a famous German travel blogger and author of Lilies Diary, as part of their #BMWstories campaign. Christine, herself a resident of Berlin for 4 years, had been given the task […]

Recipe of the week: Pan-seared diver scallops with a cauliflower purée, chorizo and cherry tomatoes

Recipe of the week: Pan-seared diver scallops with a cauliflower purée, chorizo and cherry tomatoes

By on Aug 29, 2014 in Accommodation, Europe, Food and Drink, Germany, Hotels, Regions, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

Try this wonderful recipe for pan-seared diver scallops at home. Enjoy a culinary adventure featuring compelling blends of international and local culinary traditions as well as a magnifique boost to a healthy lifestyle. Diver scallops make for a great meal because of their very high protein content, essential micronutrients and low fat count. All of […]

5 things to do during Oktoberfest 2014

5 things to do during Oktoberfest 2014

By on Aug 27, 2014 in Air Travel, Attractions, Europe, Events, Food and Drink, Germany, Going Out, Leisure Travel, Regions, Road Travel, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

Oktoberfest is a 16 day festival held every year in Munich and they say it’s the world’s largest funfair. As over six million people attended last year, they’re probably right. There are certainly many fun attractions and plenty of Bavaria’s finest food available, but Oktoberfest is synonymous with beer – strong beer at that and […]

10 of the most unique hotels in the world

10 of the most unique hotels in the world

By on Jul 01, 2014 in Accommodation, Africa, Arctic, Chile, Egypt, Europe, Fiji, Finland, Germany, Hotels, Kenya, Middle East, Oceania, Polar Regions, Regions, South America, Sweden, Turkey, Western Europe, Worldwide

Hotels can no longer be defined only by the amenities they provide, it has become essential to have a theme,or a place with character which defines it. Business and casual travelers alike would prefer staying at a place with history, a back story or even something as simple as furniture which defines the place. With […]

Top 8 unusual luxury retreats

Top 8 unusual luxury retreats

By on Jun 25, 2014 in Accommodation, Adventure Travel, Africa, Asia, Europe, Finland, Germany, Hotels, Indonesia, Italy, North America, Regions, Resorts, South Africa, Speciality Travel, Sweden, Tanzania, USA, Utah, Western Europe

There are countless beautiful hotels these days, with luxurious interiors and perfect locations making them pretty hard to beat. But we’ve been seeking something a little more extraordinary. From incredible tree houses you’ve always dreamed about to hidden underwater boltholes, we’ve uncovered the best places for a unique yet luxurious get away. A night in an igloo? […]