Day 3 of leg 8 of the Silk Road Trail 2013 – Pokhara #SilkTrail2013
A handful of us got up early this morning in order to see sunrise from Sarangkot, the highest point…
5 of the best sunsets in the world
One of the most magical moments of any holiday is watching the sun set over stunning scenery. The sunset…
Photograph of the week: Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Abu Dhabi, UAE
This shot of the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi was taken on a crystal clear winter day….
Day 2 of leg 8 of the Silk Road Trail 2013 – Kathmandu to Pokhara #SilkTrail2013
Today has been an eventful one. It began promptly with a 5.30am get up; not ideal since I only…
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…
