19 facts about the world’s no. 1 foodie region – the Basque Country, Spain
The world is full of lists – I don’t know about you but I love my lists, they just…
5 of the best Sunday brunches in Marrakech
For a hectic, bustling city like Marrakech, the serene peace and quiet of a relaxing Sunday brunch can feel…
The top 5 luxury experiences in Barcelona
Barcelona is Spain’s most cosmopolitan city with a rich cultural heritage stretching back over 2,000 years. Set on the…
The ultimate guide to Paris Fashion Week: the best places to eat, drink and sleep
When it comes to fashion, we will always have Paris. The City of lights wears a merit-worthy crown as…
Photograph of the week: Just Room Enough Island, 1000 Islands, New York State, USA
Located close to the famouse Boldt Castle and only a few boat minutes away from Alexandria Bay, this island…
4 enchanting British castles for a magical Summer
Whether youre a history buff or not, theres something inherently magical about castles. Maybe its the romance of fairy…
A postcard from Inle Lake, Burma
Its early morning and the sun is just starting to burn off the mist rising from the still, shallow…
Recipe of the week: Aztec Energy Bars
Aztec Energy Bars are prepared with a cornucopia of oats, nuts and dried fruits, but what really sets them…
Photograph of the week: Sugarloaf Rock, Australia
This stunning shot of Sugarloaf Rock as seen from the Cape to Cape track shows the sun setting over…
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…
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…
6 of the best baguettes de tradition in Paris
Its a triage that should rightly take a lifetime, but given the French Bread Law (Décret n° 93-1074 du…
