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10 of the loveliest experiences to have in Nepal

By Amanda O'Brien on Jun 20, 2017 in Air Travel, Asia, Attractions, Food and Drink, Going Out, Nepal, Regions, Restaurants, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany

Nepal is best known for trekking and a lot of hard physical work! However there also many non-physically exhausting wonderful experiences that Nepal has to offer. Here are my top ten: 1. Dinner at Krishna Dwarikas Kathmandu Dwarika’s Krishna is most likely the best restaurant in Kathmandu and possibly in Nepal. It is the place […]

Top 10 restaurants in Turkey

By Cristina Carpio on Jun 20, 2017 in Food and Drink, Going Out, Middle East, Regions, Restaurants, Travel Miscellany, Turkey

The location of a country like Turkey can deeply affect the versatility when it comes to cooking style, flavour and presentation of food. Set right in the middle of Western Europe and Eastern Asia, separated by the Bosphorus strait, the country is connected historically with Greek, Persian, Roman and Ottaman empire influences. I found Turkish […]

24 hours in Kyoto

By Hilary Stockton on Jun 19, 2017 in Accommodation, Asia, Food and Drink, Going Out, Hotels, Japan, Restaurants, Travel Miscellany

If Tokyo is Japan’s business center, Kyoto is Japan’s cultural center, and a must for any first time visitor to Japan. It was Japan’s ancient capital for over 1000 years, until 1869, and its 2000 temples and shrines attract Japanese pilgrims as well as international visitors. While 4 days or more are ideal for a […]

The best restaurants to try in Bali

By James Jayasundera on Jun 18, 2017 in Asia, Food and Drink, Going Out, Indonesia, Regions, Restaurants, Travel Miscellany

Despite Bali being a relatively small island, it offers an abundance of fine dining restaurants. From haute cuisine to BBQ style food, all tastes are satisfied. Below is a list of restaurants we love, and we hope that you enjoy them too. Of course, if there is anywhere which we have not mentioned and you […]

11 fine dining restaurants for iftar in the UAE during Ramadan

By Jan D'Sa on Jun 17, 2017 in Food and Drink, Going Out, Middle East, Regions, Restaurants, Travel Miscellany, United Arab Emirates

The holy month of Ramadan is one of personal reflection, communal worship and giving to the less fortunate. It’s also a time when families come together to break their fast at sunset. Moreover, in the United Arab Emirates, a country where a huge population of expatriates exists, iftar has become a time when they can […]

Wine Experiences Vienna: Loisium Wine World

5 of the most rewarding wine experiences in and around Vienna

By Barbara Grüll-Cação on Jun 16, 2017 in Attractions, Austria, Europe, Food and Drink, Going Out, Regions, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

Unlike orange juice wine connects Austrian travellers with typical places, people and things to enjoy. Knocking back a glass of Grüner Veltliner in a vineyard is only one of them. Learn more about 5 of the most rewarding wine experiences in Austria’s capital Vienna and surroundings. Wine biking in the Danube Valley of Wachau Almost since the Romans left their vines […]

Wake up on your own private island in an almost untouched part of the world

By Paul Johnson on Jun 13, 2017 in Accommodation, Central America, Featured, Food and Drink, Going Out, Leisure Travel, Nicaragua, Regions, Resorts, Restaurants, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany

Wake up to a spectacular sunrise on your own private island. Struggle with the difficult decision of choosing between room service or a walk through a piece of paradise to take you to your tropical breakfast feast. Feel the white sand between your toes as you make your way by the coconut trees that line […]

Is this the world’s most expensive drink?

By Paul Johnson on Jun 01, 2017 in Food and Drink, Travel Miscellany

Fancy a bottle of tequila for a mere $3,500,000? Then head over to Ley .925 to buy one. You’re probably wondering what’s so special about this bottle of tequila? The tequila is mark Law .925, which is an extra premium, made with select agave with 42 degrees of alcohol. It has been in barrels for […]

Delicious drives in Italy: Milan to Scanzorosciate

By Margherita Ragg on May 31, 2017 in Attractions, Europe, Featured, Food and Drink, Going Out, Italy, Regions, Road Travel, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

This is the first of a series of three posts showcasing five secret foodie locations in the Bergamo province – all easy to reach from Milan and Bergamo, provided you have a car! We’ve teamed up with Hertz for the Delicious Drives project and got a shiny new Fiat 500, the ideal car to drive […]

Delicious drives in Italy: along the SS 470 to Cespedosio

By Margherita Ragg on May 30, 2017 in Attractions, Europe, Featured, Food and Drink, Going Out, Italy, Regions, Road Travel, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

Welcome to the second installment of our Bergamo foodie road trip around the Bergamo province in collaboration with Hertz! So far we’ve driven our shiny Fiat 500 from Milan to the top of Val Brembana, tasting delicious food on the way. We’ve already told you all about Moscato di Scanzo, a unique ‘meditation wine’, and […]

Delicious drives in Italy: Milan to Treviglio via San Pellegrino Terme and Val Brembana

By Margherita Ragg on May 29, 2017 in Attractions, Europe, Featured, Food and Drink, Going Out, Italy, Regions, Road Travel, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

If you’ve followed us recently, you’ll know that we’ve partnered up with Hertz who provided the wheels (a compact and stylish Fiat 500) to discover the tastiest foodie secrets around the Bergamo province. We’ve told you all about Moscato di Scanzo, a delicious and very rare ‘meditation wine’, and about our delicious lunch with Piero […]

Delicious drives in the Netherlands: Arnhem to Utrecht, via the Veluwe

By Milou van Roon on May 28, 2017 in Attractions, Europe, Featured, Food and Drink, Going Out, Netherlands, Regions, Restaurants, Road Travel, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

The last day of my Hertz adventure has arrived and that means it’s time to stay a little closer to home, so I can return the car before closing time. The weather is spectacular today (29 degrees and sun), so I decide to head east into the countryside, away from the hordes of tourists that […]

Delicious drives in the Netherlands: Willemstad to Middelburg, via Domburg

By Milou van Roon on May 27, 2017 in Attractions, Europe, Featured, Food and Drink, Going Out, Netherlands, Regions, Road Travel, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

On my second day of exploration with Hertz, it was time to explore Zeeland. It’s a place that is practically impossible to explore with public transport, which meant my car rental came in handy. Today’s mission? Scoring true Zeeuwse Mussels, and walking on the beach of Zeeland for some true holiday vibes. Willemstad After staying […]

Delicious drives in the Netherlands: Den Bosch to Breda, via Berkel Enschot

By Milou van Roon on May 26, 2017 in Attractions, Europe, Featured, Food and Drink, Going Out, Netherlands, Regions, Restaurants, Road Travel, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

If you know me, you’ll know I never miss a chance to escape abroad. But in spring and summer my own home country, The Netherlands, is actually a lovely place to be. During three beautifully sunny days Hertz challenged me to explore The Netherlands during a Delicious Drive, in search of lesser known bites & […]

Delicious drives in Germany: Kurhaus Binz to Stralsund, via Middelhagen

By Milos Willing on May 25, 2017 in Accommodation, Attractions, Europe, Featured, Food and Drink, Germany, Going Out, Hotels, Leisure Travel, Regions, Restaurants, Road Travel, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

Rested and energised, I prepared for my third and final day with Hertz by the Baltic Sea. After breakfast at the hotel I headed off in my Ford Mustang hire car to the Villa mit Sonnenhof. On my way there, I discovered a small wood shop called Holzkunst nach Wunsch, and decided to stop for […]

St. Regis Bal Harbour presidential suite terrace

The world’s most expensive macaron, along with your own private butler

By Paul Johnson on May 25, 2017 in Accommodation, Florida, Food and Drink, Hotels, North America, Regions, Travel Miscellany, USA

Temptation comes in all shapes and sizes, doesn’t it? St. Regis Hotels are especially talented at creating quirky, luxurious temptations. In Istanbul, St. Regis has a special Champagne Sabering Ceremony one evening each week, that kicks off with the manager opening Champagne with a saber. It’s flamboyant, fun and of course a top of the […]

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