Travel Tips
5 Top Things to Do in Cedar Rapids
Located along the Cedar River, Cedar Rapids is the second largest city in Iowa and the county seat of Linn County. It is a major cultural and economic hub in the state known for its […]
Month: October 2022
Lifestyle
First Coffee Pod Advent Calendar
Two Exeter coffeemakers have announced three world firsts. They have just launched the first Nespresso Eco Pod Coffee Advent calendar. The £32.99 calendar contains best-selling all-organic, ethically sourced pod coffees as well as the world’s […]
Food
The Not Lost Art of Flapjackery
ABBA should re-release “Dancing Queen” and change the lyrics to “The Baking Queens”. It would be a sure-fire Christmas No. 1, boost flapjack sales worldwide and help several worthwhile causes. Including Ukraine. If you are […]
Watches
Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton Automatic Limited Edition
Spinnaker Watches have just launched a small batch of the Croft Mid-Size Skeleton Automatic Limited Edition, following the success of their first generation of watches. This new timepiece cleverly combines fine watchmaking with nautically sound […]
Culture
All-Star Cast for Newsies Musical
The much awaited Broadway musical Newsies has announced a fabulous cast line up for the London production which opens in December. Legally Blonde star Michael Ahomka-Lindsay will star as Jack Kelly and Bronté Barbé of […]
California
Urban Press Winery and Restaurant
My love of Napa and Sonoma has never been subtle. The way meals are lifestyle, cuisine is culture, and how it is all regarded in such a slow, reverential pace, it just speaks to me. […]
Cruises
Uniworld Launches Family Sailings in Egypt
Uniworld launches family sailings in Egypt and new Indian itinerary as more travellers opt for river cruises. Luxury river cruise line Uniworld Boutique River Cruises has announced new family-friendly sailings in Egypt and a cruise and […]
Europe
Historic Hamburg is Virtually Cool
As usual I drew the short straw. A glamorous fairy and a dashing pirate were up for grabs. But somehow, I ended up as a rather rotund and balding monk! Yes, it was only virtual […]
Drinks
Amázzoni Gin
Last week a group of us were transported to the Rainforest, not in Brazil, but rather here in the heart of London, to sample Brazil’s first Craft Gin. The evening was to celebrate the partnership […]
Wine
Exton Park Launch Pinot Meunier Rosé
Exton Park, the award-winning 60-acre Hampshire vineyard, has just launched a new single varietal wine, the Pinot Meunier Rosé Plot 4, which, with its unique terroir, pure chalk soils, meticulous growing and production methods, along […]