12 great reasons to visit Ostrava in the Czech Republic
When I arrived in the outskirts of the Czech Republic industrial city of Ostrava, I thought I would see…
10 great reasons to visit Santona, Cantabria, Spain
Nestled approximately midway between Santander and Bilbao in the province of Cantabria, the town of Santoña is a fishing…
Top Andalucian harvest festivals this Autumn
In the southern-most Spanish region of Andalucia, local festivals and celebrations seem nearly as abundant as the summer sun….
Undiscovered New York: top 5 hidden gems in the Big Apple
A truly great city offers visitors an ongoing evolution of experiences, surprising even its avid fans with new and…
Short stay: Hotel Juan de la Cosa, Santona, Cantabria, Spain
Hotel Juan de la Cosa is an upscale hotel situated on the unspoiled, mile-long Playa de Berria on the…
5 of the best destinations for vegan luxury in Asia
Asia is hands down our favourite place for luxury travel and we can’t get enough of the different cultures,…
An inside look at the Copacabana Palace, Rio de Janeiro
The Copacabana Palace in Rio de Janeiro is without doubt the most famous and iconic hotel in South America….
Thank you for the invitation to your event but…
Every day I get invited to some travel-related event or other. Just today, for example, I’ve been asked to…
From chaos to calm: how our latest trip nearly didn’t happen
It started with a bang. A very loud bang. And it didn’t take us long to realise what had…
A gastronomic tour of China
China is awash with tantalising, taste-bud-tickling cuisine, each region, and often each city, owning its own unique sumptuous flavour….
Luxury travel and why there’s no guilt in pleasure
Is there any reason that any of us should feel guilty about enjoying life? Isn’t that the whole point…
12 classy European destinations that celebrities love
Dramatic shorelines, Mediterranean elegance, iconic walled cities and a quaint Irish town with a friendly dolphin are some of…
The 9 most exquisite ice cream parlors in Paris
Spending your summer holidays in Paris with your children is a great idea. There are so many beautiful places…
Recipe of the week: Chia pudding
This scrumptious fruit pudding is very simple to make and can be a refreshing dessert after lunch or dinner,…
10 things to learn while you travel
Experiential travel is the best kind and what better way to get under a destinations skin than by…
Recipe of the week: Icelandic mushroom soup
When you think about Icelandic cuisine you may struggle a little at first to think of what a classic…
