Europe
Discovering Amsterdam
Vitali Vitaliev discovers his love of a tolerant and laid-back Amsterdam I don’t know why, but Amsterdam always evokes in me childhood associations, not just the memories of my own early years, but rather the […]
Year: 2019
London
Caxton Grill
It has been three years since we last visited Caxton Grill at the St Ermin’s Hotel and a lot has changed since then. Firstly, the 72-cover restaurant has a fresh new interior and there is […]
Hotels
Hotel Il Cavalier d’Arpino
Arpino situated in the province of Frosinone, in the Latin Valley region of Lazio in central Italy is a well-kept secret. An enchanting town just one and a half hours from Rome by car or […]
Hotels
The Clock House, Istanbul
Ajwa Hotel Sultanahmet introduce their latest Ajwa Home The second in the series of luxurious Ajwa Homes, The Clock House, has just opened in Istanbul. This rather unique house makes for the ideal base for […]
Europe
Swiss Alpine Village Of Samnaun
Vital Vitaliev crosses the alps without skis from Ischgl in Austria to the Swiss village of Samnaun “Umniy v goru ne poidiot – umniy goru oboidiot” is a wise Russian proverb translating simply as “He […]
Europe
Hidden Europe – Livigno
Vitali Vitaliev discovers an alpine town high in the Retiche Alps, between the valleys of Valtellina and Engadina Those interested in Europe’s little-known geopolitical curios, I today invite you to Livigno – a 13-kilometre-long Alpine […]
Bars
Fentimans Secret Spritz Garden
Fentimans Secret Spritz Garden in Farringdon is the perfect place to unwind on a weekday work night. London can feel overwhelming at the best of times, and in the midst of summer it is tricky […]
Hotels
The Okura Prestige Bangkok
Like any child born in the ’80s, I’ve always harboured a secret inclination towards appearing on TV. If Will Smith could write, produce and star in his own hit comedy series before he was of […]
Wine
Franciacorta Wine Masterclass At The Ned
The underground Vault at The Ned in central London was the venue for a thoroughly enjoyable and interesting tasting event for Franciacorta sparkling wines last month. The original Midland Bank strongroom is now home to […]
Europe
Visiting Caen In Northern France
So another day another assignment, this time it’s over to France, but not by the normal route of train or ferry. Read on to find out more why sometimes the finest cultural experiences can be […]