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…
The most dangerous road in the world
Is this the most dangerous road in the world? Situated in Bolivia, just to the north-east of La Paz,…
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…
Hockey in Helsinki
On my recent trip to Helsinki, I wanted to not only see some of the main tourist attractions, but…
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…
The southern hemisphere’s number one Warbird airshow – Warbirds Over Wanaka
Warbirds Over Wanaka International Airshow is one of Wanakas major biennial events. It is a truly spectacular airshow featuring military…
One of the worlds most difficult dog sledding races
Since the first event in 2005, the Grande Odyssée has been one of the worlds most difficult dog sledding…
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…
Surf your way into shape – in luxury – on Portugal’s Atlantic coastline
Located on Portugal’s Atlantic coastline renowned as one of the most popular surfing destinations worldwide, The Oitavos embraces its…
5 ways to enjoy Christmas and New Years in the city
With chalets filling up fast, and little availability left for Christmas and New Years in many of the popular…
Apps for the discerning traveller
Travelling is now simpler than ever thanks to the power of smart devices and social media. Nowadays any morsel…
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…
