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…
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 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…
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 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…
Hiking to Preikestolen, Norway
The iconic Preikestolen – also known as Pulpit Rock – rises over 600 metres above Norway’s Lysefjord. Take the…
Top 10 tips for first-time skiers
Learning to ski can be very exciting, but at the same time it can be very frustrating. Skiing is…
Kuala Lumpur: luxury shopping on Bukit Bintang
Kuala Lumpur is without a doubt a city in Asia worth visiting. More well-known for its flavoursome local cuisine…
The role of chocolate in spas on St. Lucia
St. Lucia has some of the most stunning spas in the Caribbean and, given that chocolate is one of…
Getting close to 5 iconic wildlife species
Whether youre a photographer wanting that special shot or simply have always yearned to look a gorilla in 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…
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…
