February 2023 - Our Man On The Ground Travel and Lifestyle

Cultural Ibiza

February 28, 2023 Our Man On The Ground 0

The Carthaginians arrived in Ibiza in 654. The Goths and Visigoths, Muslims and Christians followed. Then came the Chavs, the hen and stag parties, the tattoos, the piercings, the thongs, the “full-on” party animals, the […]

Celestyal Cruise Line Acquires Third Vessel

February 26, 2023 Our Man On The Ground 0

Greek cruise line Celestyal has increased its fleet to three with the acquisition of the 1,260-passenger vessel Celestyal Journey. It will join Celestyal Crystal and Celestyal Olympia, which accommodates up to 1,500 passengers, to sail […]

Handmade Soaps

February 25, 2023 Our Man On The Ground 0

Soap has always been handy. And at this time of year, soap is the default template present for Mother’s Day. The slippery piece of luxury that keeps on giving. The UK is freshening up its […]

TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph x Porsche Orange Racing

February 24, 2023 Our Man On The Ground 0

Exactly two years ago, Porsche formed one of the strongest partnerships ever seen between a car manufacturer and a watchmaker. Together they have created five successful timepieces. Two years on and they have just introduced […]

Arctic Adventure in Norway Warms the Heart

February 23, 2023 Our Man On The Ground 0

With a grin as wide as The Sogne Fjord in dashed the young reindeer across the winning line. Victorious Vielggut and his jockey Mikkel scooped a tidy first prize of 2,000 Norwegian krone between them, […]

Why Buying Auto Accessories Online is the Smart Choice

February 22, 2023 Our Man On The Ground 0

Shopping for auto accessories online can be daunting. How do you know what to buy? Are the prices competitive? Is it safe? These are valid concerns, but rest assured, purchasing automotive accessories online can be […]

The Aqua Grand Café

February 20, 2023 Our Man On The Ground 0

I’ve just been with a friend to Aqua’s new Grand Café brasserie and bar that has opened up in Whiteladies Road after a short period of refurbishment and rebranding into what is now a stylish […]

Taj Holiday Village Resort and Spa beach and pool

Taj Holiday Village Resort and Spa, Goa

February 19, 2023 Our Man On The Ground 0

Mark Nicholls heads to Goa on the western coast of India and a stay at the Taj Holiday Village Resort & Spa. The peace is palpable; just the waves crashing ashore in the distance, the […]

Hotel Restaurant Bären

February 16, 2023 Our Man On The Ground 0

The Hotel Restaurant Bären in Gsteig, just a 15-minute drive from the glittering resort of Gstaad – synonymous with the likes of Roger Moore and Brigitte Bardot – is like a picture postcard of mountain […]

UK Drivers Give Winter Tyres Cold Shoulder

February 15, 2023 Our Man On The Ground 0

Recent independent research by Audi UK has revealed that just one in five motorists in the UK think it is important to swap their existing car tyres for winter tyres. Those of you who take […]

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Month: February 2023