Mauritius – much more than a honeymooner’s paradise
The utterance of the word ‘Mauritius’ is often followed by visions of turquoise waters and powdery beaches. While Mauritius…
5 of South Africa’s hidden gems
South Africa is a beautiful country, enriched with history, culture and nature. It is a popular destination with travellers…
7 of the best places in the world to drink wine
When travelling, it is always important to never forget to stop and smell the flowers. Or as I prefer…
7 cafés with style in Palma de Mallorca
There are cafés galore in Palma de Mallorca, the cosmopolitan capital of the largest of the Balearic Islands. But…
Photograph of the week: Vietnamese wine cave
The cave is an authentic hillside rock cavern at Six Senses Ninh Van Bay; a unique setting for a…
Reflections on my trip to Helsinki, Finland
Throughout my time in Helsinki, Ive been on a mission with American Express to track down great customer service…
Feasting on bear in Finland
In my continued hunt for great customer service on behalf of American Express, I wanted to try some traditional…
Best luxury Tanzania safari sundowner spots
We all love a sundowner when on safari a cold gin and tonic or glass of wine as…
Interview with Bennett Stevens, Director of Luminous Journeys
Born and raised in California where his family ran a charter yacht business for more than 20 years, Bennett…
Recipe of the week: Balboula (barley) couscous of 7 vegetables
Balboula is the original Berber version of couscous. Made from cracked barley, it is a delicious dish which is…
3 places to try for al fresco drinks in Madrid
Back in the 1930s, Ermest Hemingway wrote “Nobody goes to bed in Madrid until they have killed the night”….
10 more of the weirdest things eaten by travel bloggers
Our 10 of the weirdest things eaten by travel bloggers blog post from a few months ago proved to…
3 unusual restaurants you have to experience in London
London is packed with restaurants and there are so many culinary delights to sample, but these three restaurants are…
Recipe of the week: Pork and coriander jiao zi (boiled dumplings)
This weeks recipe is from North-Eastern China, a region famous for its delicious jiao zi (dumplings). Small parcels of…
4 unique ideas for your next visit to Madrid
If you are visiting Madrid for the first time, or have been many times before and are looking to…
Choux shopping in Paris – 5 of the best addresses
As in fashion, trends move fast in the food world. Sex and the City made cupcakes cool. But, like…
