Book Reviews
Losing Sight of the Shore
Scottish medics led the way when it came to exploring the most dangerous parts of the world. And five very special ones have been honoured in a new book, Losing Sight of the Shore by […]
Year: 2025
Wine
Celebrating Ferrari Trento Wines at GAIA Mayfair
Last month a group of us gathered at GAIA Mayfair to sample four superb Ferrari Trento wines paired with some delicious Greek-Mediterranean dishes specially prepared for the evening. The dinner, hosted by Ferrari Trento, was […]
Cocktails
Jam Cocktails
The wait is over. The first Advent Calendar is available at long last! Christmas seems to come earlier every year. This year it has come in August. Nothing gives you that Christmassy feeling than a […]
Food
Ru Herd’s Krua Thai Cookery School at Edinburgh Fringe
A Thai queen is taking this year’s Edinburgh Fringe by storm and it’s not the arts which are the jewels in her crown. Instead, her audiences are mesmerised by wonderful aromas, taste bud tingling dishes […]
Australia
Why You Should Take a Luxury Trip to Australia
Australia is a vast country located in the southern hemisphere surrounded by the Indian and Pacific Oceans. It is known for its beautiful beaches, unique wildlife and diverse landscapes, including deserts, rainforests and coral reefs. […]
Afternoon Tea
CORD Café by Le Cordon Bleu Afternoon Tea
Last week was Afternoon Tea Week and so I thought it only fitting to write about a new offering at CORD Café by Le Cordon Bleu in the City of London, who recently launched their […]
Watches
Junghans FORM A and FORM Quartz Bauhaus Editions
German watch and clock manufacturer Junghans have launched two new FORM Bauhaus watches to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the renowned school for art and design relocating from Weimar, which was its original location, to […]
Culture
Belly-Laughs at Edinburgh Fringe
There’s a full house of mirth and merriment at this year’s Edinburgh Fringe. With three weeks of fun at the Edinburgh Fringe finishing on 25th August, the laughs are getting louder and the streets packed […]
Lifestyle
High Roller Withdrawals: VIP Cashout Casino Experiences Reviewed
High rollers, often referred to as VIP players, represent a unique segment of the casino industry. These players wager large sums of money and, in return, are offered privileges that go far beyond the standard […]
Book Reviews
The Dummy Drome
A clever military decoy which became a much-loved part of the community has been immortalised in a new book. The Dummy Drome by Rob More is the intriguing story of a World War II airfield […]