Day 1 of leg 8 of the Silk Road Trail 2013 – Kathmandu #SilkTrail2013
Our guide for the duration of our time in Nepal is Rabhindra, but he tells us we can call…
Helicopter skiing in Iceland
Ever fancied helicopter skiing in Iceland? This is adventure heli-skiing at its best: thousands of never before skied peaks…
Recipe of the week: Fresh tuna tartar with wasabi ice cream and soya and passion fruit sauce
This weeks recipe is a refreshing delicacy from the heart of the Algarve. The fresh bluefin tuna melts in…
Impressive panorama of Preikestolen, Norway
Regular visitors to A Luxury Travel Blog may recall the video I posted a couple of days ago, showing…
Photograph of the week: Bangkok by night
The photographer took this picture in the middle of the night from the terrace of the Rembrandt Hotel in…
10 world maps that will make you think
I’ve been fascinated by maps and globes for as long as I remember. Of course, they come in shapes…
The master bedroom at the Royal Suite, Burj Al Arab
Spanning the entire 25th floor, the two regally appointed Royal Suites at the Burj Al Arab are the absolute…
The world’s most luxurious spa pools and baths
Some of the world’s most opulent hotels seem to be competing for bragging rights on the most over the…
Top 5 luxury private Caribbean properties
Considering a relaxing holiday in the Caribbean? Looking for somewhere luxurious and yet secluded, too? The Caribbean offers an…
Top 5 wine tours in Italy
Some of the best things to come from Italy: Leonardo da Vinci, the Fiat 500, pizza, limoncello, Dolce &…
Namaste from Nepal! #SilkTrail2013
I landed in Kathmandu this morning to join leg 8 of the Land Rover Silk Trail 2013 expedition. The…
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 boutique experiences in India
The second most populous country in the world, India is a refined blend of remarkable cultures and ancient traditions…
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…
The savvy shopper’s guide to Morocco
The north of Morocco is barely 12km from the southern tip of Spain, so many Europeans make the crossing…
Happy 40th Birthday, Sydney Opera House
The iconic Sydney Opera House is celebrating its 40th anniversary on 20th October this year. And believe me if…
