February 2020 - Our Man On The Ground Travel and Lifestyle

Five Trends Transforming The Car Industry In 2020

February 28, 2020 Our Man On The Ground 1

Today’s car industry is developing at an exhilarating pace. This is in response to ever-changing consumer attitudes which are demanding a smarter, greener approach to motoring. Read this guide to discover the top trends in […]

California

Gabi James

February 27, 2020 Our Man On The Ground 37

What happens when you marry the breeziness of the South Bay to the cuisine of Coastal France, a spike of Spanish influence, and the creative culinary instincts born of a California soul? The Gabriele Family […]

Lifestyle

The New SWAROVSKI OPTIK dG

February 26, 2020 Our Man On The Ground 0

SWAROVSKI OPTIK launches their ground-breaking birding optical device – the dG Austrian based SWAROVSKI OPTIK has just launched their innovative new SWAROVSKI OPTIK dG (digital guide), which is the first long-range optical device that allows […]

Cruises

Sir Richard Branson Launches First Ship In Dover

February 25, 2020 Our Man On The Ground 0

Scarlet Lady set to shake up the cruise world with floating boutique hotel experience Virgin Group founder Richard Branson has expanded his travel empire with the launch of his first cruise ship, the 2,770-passenger Scarlet […]

Cruises

Virgin Voyages Scarlet Lady

February 24, 2020 Our Man On The Ground 0

I couldn’t help thinking of the phrase ‘hello sailor’ as I boarded Virgin Voyages’ first cruise ship Scarlet Lady and was greeted by an over-the-top drag artist. The ship certainly breaks the mould and it […]

Wine

Austrian Grand Wine Tour

February 23, 2020 Our Man On The Ground 0

The Austrian Wine Marketing Board was back in London recently for their annual ‘Austrian Tasting London’ providing much inspiration to visit some of Austria’s wonderful wine growing regions. Something Oenophile Ramy Salameh discovered on a […]

California

Hotel Joaquin, Laguna Beach

February 20, 2020 Our Man On The Ground 59

Laguna Beach is one of those landscapes so lavish in topographic gifts, grounds gilded in glorious views and air scented with sea salt, it’s where Southern California can’t help but get a little braggy. A […]

Lifestyle

Looking After My Laptop With A Harber London Carry-All MacBook Folio

February 19, 2020 Our Man On The Ground 0

As a travel writer, the majority of my time is happily spent sat in various locations staring at my beloved MacBook Pro. The beauty of this career is that my office is wherever I choose […]

Motoring

Volkswagen Polo Gets Match Trim Makeover

February 17, 2020 Our Man On The Ground 0

The Volkswagen Polo, which is the second-best selling car for Volkswagen in the UK after The Golf, has received a makeover, replacing the Polo SE with the new Polo Match and gets a host of […]

England

Brocket Hall

February 14, 2020 Our Man On The Ground 0

Brocket Hall Estate, in Hertfordshire, lies 22 miles north of London and can claim the distinction of having been the country home of two of Britain’s prime ministers. It offers accommodation in its former coach […]

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Month: February 2020