Interview with Nick Van Gruisen, Managing Director of The Ultimate Travel Company
Nick Van Gruisen’s travel career started as a professional guide running camps and leading safaris in Botswana and South…
The changing face of Cape Town
I have just returned from Cape Town, some 12 years or so after my first visit there. Like all…
Recipe of the week: Wild sea bass in a salt crust with grilled market vegetables and foamed lobster sauce
A dish to impress guests at any Winter dinner party, wild sea bass in a salt crust with grilled…
Le café gourmand a one-stop gourmands delight
Earlier this year, I shared some of my top tips for the hungry traveller with an exclusive gourmands guide…
5 great ways to enjoy Madrid
The Madrilenos operate at a different pace of life to most of us. It is relaxed, leisurely and calm….
5 top tips to finding value in Venice
Venice might not be a place that immediately springs to mind as a value destination but, if you fancy…
A guide to Christmas in Chamonix
Christmas in Chamonix is a magical time of year – officially declared when the lights are turned on at…
10 top tips for getting tickets to see Real Madrid
If you’ve ever fancied watching the skills of the world’s most expensive player, Gareth Bale, or the highest paid…
Juggling your way around Iceland
28-year-old Californian Chris Smith has combined his hobby of juggling with the making of an inspiring travel video for…
Foodie finds in Dublin
A city of canals, castles and cream tea, Dublin is full of stony charm and literary allure. Yet in…
The world’s most unique cruise ship features
Back in the golden day of cruising, travellers could barely believe their eyes when they stepped aboard a luxury…
4 top Michelin star restaurants in London
London is considered by many to be the best place worldwide for cuisine. Just ask Joël Robuchon, a French…
Win a Middle-earth experience with Air New Zealand
Take a look at this video that’s been put together by Air New Zealand. It shows that in Middle-earth,…
The 5 “musts” of Mustique
Visiting Mustique isn’t as popular as it once was. The celeb party crowd has all but moved on but…
Top 5 restaurants in Saint-Tropez
There are few European towns which say luxury as clearly and loudly at St. Tropez. The heart of the…
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…
