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Short stay: Hampton Manor, Hampton-in-Arden, West Midlands, UK

By Michael Edwards on Oct 27, 2020 in Accommodation, Europe, Featured, Food and Drink, Going Out, Hotels, Regions, Restaurants, Travel Miscellany, United Kingdom, Western Europe

The country house party is stylishly back at the foodie estate of Hampton Manor. In the parlour, lavish books and board games sit invitingly on coffee tables. Wellies are ready for country rambles. The croquet lawn awaits. Guests gather for pre-dinner cocktails, gins or wine. After dinner Frazer guides guests through a tour of whiskies. […]

Recipe of the week: Linguine and clams

By Paul Johnson on Oct 23, 2020 in Food and Drink, Travel Miscellany

A classic Italian American staple, linguine and clams is always a crowd pleaser, offering a lighter take on the traditionally heavier Italian meals. Satisfying cravings without sacrificing flavor with a delectable white sauce that perfectly complements the clams, this linguine and clams recipe is bursting with fresh and authentic Italian flavors that are sure to […]

Sounds of the world

By Matt Holmes on Oct 21, 2020 in Food and Drink, Leisure Travel, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany

We rarely talk about the sounds that we encounter when traveling and how they may differ by or even define a destination. We highlight the other senses—views from an overlook, the tastes of cuisine, the feeling of sand in our toes, and the scent of pine or the ocean, but we don’t talk about what we hear, which […]

The best tasting menus in Barcelona

By Sandra Roig on Oct 19, 2020 in Europe, Food and Drink, Going Out, Regions, Restaurants, Spain, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

Barcelona is home to some of the most excellent restaurants that this world has to offer, and thanks to its metropolitan community there is an ample range of cuisines and styles to suit every person’s needs. For those that appreciate the fine dining experience, there is no better way to pass an evening than by […]

Recipe of the week: Squid with Champagne sauce and caviar

By Paul Johnson on Oct 16, 2020 in Food and Drink, Travel Miscellany

A fresh combination of Nordic ingredients and classical French technique, this squid with Champagne sauce and caviar is comprised of thin ribbons of barely cooked squid and fresh daikon, swimming in a traditional Champagne butter sauce, and topped with an extravagant dollop of caviar. Ingredients 1 whole squid (approximately 0.7 to 1 kg) 5dl Champagne […]

6 top tips for staying safe on a ski holiday during COVID-19

By Nadine Robb on Oct 15, 2020 in Health & Safety, Leisure Travel, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany

As we adjust to what the new normal looks like for day to day life, it may be time to consider how a ski holiday could look this winter, and the things that we can do to stay safe on it. With safety and comfort being our top priorities, here are our 5 top tips […]

Top 5 luxury wineries in the Beamsville Bench area in Niagara Wine Country

By Lisa Mallett on Oct 13, 2020 in Attractions, Canada, Food and Drink, Going Out, North America, Regions, Travel Miscellany

Do you love wine and wineries? You will want to check this out if you are planning an escape to Niagara Wine Country! You may or may not be aware that Niagara has 2 distinct winery regions located approximately 30 minutes apart. In a previous post I gave you my recommendations for luxury wineries in […]

Recipe of the week: Banana mille-feuille

By Paul Johnson on Oct 09, 2020 in Food and Drink, Travel Miscellany

There are few desserts with a pedigree as illustrious as the mille-feuille. Since the 18th century the pastry, translated as “thousand-sheets” has been adopted and adapted by many cultures. In Italy it is savory, filled with spinach, cheese or pesto. In Latin America, guava paste and coconut flakes are popular. Whatever the country – Sweden, […]

New Mexican dining in Santa Fe

By Neil Wolkodoff on Oct 08, 2020 in Food and Drink, Going Out, New Mexico, North America, Regions, Restaurants, Travel Miscellany, USA

Santa Fe, New Mexico, is an artist mecca. Creativity is supported by an incredible number of art studios and galleries. While that scene is well documented, it may be the food artistry where Santa Fe really shines. Per capita, Santa Fe is definitely the best dining in the U.S. and maybe the world. These dining […]

5 travel comebacks to plan right now

By Jamie Edwards on Oct 07, 2020 in Travel Miscellany

Many months into the pandemic, or as my husband calls it, on this ‘new planet’, I have started to dive deep into my travel files, my memory bank, and my bucket lists. It is a guilty pleasure of mine during this unique moment in time—dreaming up future travel adventures. I have lofty ideas, pages of […]

6 memorable meals from our pre-COVID-19 vegan travel adventures

By Paul Eyers on Oct 07, 2020 in Accommodation, Asia, China, Europe, Food and Drink, Going Out, Hong Kong, Hotels, Regions, Restaurants, Singapore, Thailand, Travel Miscellany, United Kingdom, Vietnam, Western Europe

The global lockdown and COVID-19 crisis has forced us all to postpone travel plans whilst life as we once knew it is still on pause. As self confessed foodies we have missed the culinary opportunities that our vegan travel adventures presented. We certainly haven’t gone hungry as we have been creating in our own kitchen […]

Recipe of the week: Cubik Mato

By Paul Johnson on Oct 02, 2020 in Food and Drink, Travel Miscellany

Tomato mozzarella, wherever you are in the world, is one of the most popular dishes on the menu. Unfortunately, there is never a lot of creativity and it is always presented the same boring way. Having the same presentation without surprising factors is most probably contradictory to what you heard already. Food needs to be […]

Recipe of the week: Pomegranate and roasted delicata squash salad

By Paul Johnson on Sep 25, 2020 in Food and Drink, Travel Miscellany

What better way to brighten up the winter months than a fresh salad featuring delicious and hardy chicories? This colorful dish is piled high with in-season goodies like roasted delicata squash, pistachios, and pomegranate and while it looks fancy and complicated, it’s actually quite simple to recreate at home. It’s equally perfect on a holiday […]

South American countries begin opening for travel

By Alfonso Tandazo on Sep 17, 2020 in Attractions, Bolivia, Brazil, Ecuador, Going Out, Health & Safety, Regions, South America, Travel Miscellany

Though South American governments have been careful to keep the air industry grounded for almost six months, we are now seeing some countries on the continent opening up their borders. In Latin America, there are currently only a handful of countries that have fully opened up for tourists – though more are on the way. […]

What you need to know about travelling to Kenya now

By Calvin Cottar on Sep 16, 2020 in Africa, Health & Safety, Kenya, Regions, Travel Miscellany

Exciting news arrived last month as it was announced that Kenya was opening its doors to international travellers once again. So, in order to get you prepared for planning and booking your Kenyan safari experience in the world-famous Maasai Mara, we put together a guide to help you choose what luxury safari camp or lodge […]

The perfect romantic getaway to Paris

By Maria Pasca on Sep 16, 2020 in Europe, Featured, Food and Drink, France, Going Out, Regions, Restaurants, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

Oh la la, Paris! Where better to visit than the French capital when you are in love? Travel may not be on the agenda yet for the next few months, but that doesn’t mean you can’t already start planning a dream Parisian escapade with your better half and experience the most romantic city in the […]

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