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…
The master bedroom at the Royal Suite, Burj Al Arab
Spanning the entire 25th floor, the two regally appointed Royal Suites at the Burj Al Arab are the absolute…
Top 5 wine tours in Italy
Some of the best things to come from Italy: Leonardo da Vinci, the Fiat 500, pizza, limoncello, Dolce &…
3 walks in SW Cornwall and 3 good lunches
I’ve written about my love of Cornwall before, much of it related to my own mining heritage and exploring…
Happy 40th Birthday, Sydney Opera House
The iconic Sydney Opera House is celebrating its 40th anniversary on 20th October this year. And believe me if…
The top 3 coffee houses to visit in San Diego
Even as Autumn officially gets underway, the cities of Southern California will still have their fair share of visitors intent…
Hiking to Preikestolen, Norway
The iconic Preikestolen – also known as Pulpit Rock – rises over 600 metres above Norway’s Lysefjord. Take the…
The role of chocolate in spas on St. Lucia
St. Lucia has some of the most stunning spas in the Caribbean and, given that chocolate is one of…
5 wines to taste in Umbria
Wine production in Umbria dates back to ancient times. Archaeological artifacts show evidence that the Etruscans engaged in viticulture…
Top 5 dining experiences in Koh Samui
Visiting the island of Koh Samui is becoming more popular for more than just honeymooners and as more people…
