5 things you need to know about taking your phone abroad
Now that pretty much everyone has a smart phone, taking your phone abroad has become more complex. Simply turning…
The fake city of Paris… in China!
Do you remember our blog post about the Chinese replica of the Austrian village of Hallstatt? They built a full…
The Memphis Peabody Duckmaster experience
Larry Kings done it. Emeril Lagasses done it. Even Oprahs done it. Now it was my sons turn. The…
Day 7 of leg 8 of the Silk Road Trail 2013 New Delhi #SilkTrail2013
Today was a well-earned rest day and an opportunity to do some sightseeing in Delhi. Unfortunately, it was one…
5 must-see sights in Taiwan
Probably my favourite of all the islands in Asia, Taiwan is a little known yet fantastic destination, offering a…
Afternoon tea – 13 choices
Afternoon tea is thankfully a Great British institution and it is very unlikely to ever go out of fashion….
Two October foodie events on Mallorca
October is a great month for visiting Mallorca particularly if youre a foodie. There’s lots of room on…
Luxury by credit
Going on a luxury holiday was once something many of us could only dream of but now, instead of…
5 scary things to do for Halloween in Paris
Halloween is coming up in less than a month now. Are you tired of the standard, same old ghost…
Day 5 of leg 8 of the Silk Road Trail 2013 Nepalgunj to Mahendranagar #SilkTrail2013
We get a wake up call at 6.30am with the intention of an 8am departure. I pull back the…
Top 10 European restaurants in Hong Kong
Mention Hong Kong and food, and tiny morsels of delicately packed dim sum in light bamboo baskets spring to…
Paris is for lovers…
A kaleidoscopic city of dreamy nostalgia, culinary wonders and effortless brilliance, Paris is both enchanting and inspiring. You can…
5 ways to indulge in London during October
Are you planning a visit to London this month? The month of October in England’s capital city isnt just…
Recipe of the week: Roast loin of Dorset lamb and braised shoulder shepherds pie
This delicious plateful of local Dorset lamb is a fine example of an English dish rejuvenated with a modern…
Recipe of the week: Fresh tuna tartar with wasabi ice cream and soya and passion fruit sauce
This weeks recipe is a refreshing delicacy from the heart of the Algarve. The fresh bluefin tuna melts in…
10 world maps that will make you think
I’ve been fascinated by maps and globes for as long as I remember. Of course, they come in shapes…
