2026 - Our Man On The Ground Travel and Lifestyle

Road Trip Comfort Begins Long Before You Pack

October 24, 2026 Our Man On The Ground 0

A comfortable road trip depends as much on vehicle preparation as it does on the route and destination. Heat, cramped seating and an unexpected maintenance issue can quickly drain the fun from a long drive. […]

Essential Checks Before Driving to Remote Retreats

October 24, 2026 Our Man On The Ground 0

A remote retreat often involves long stretches between service stations, limited phone reception and roads that place extra strain on a vehicle. A careful check before departure can prevent a minor fault from becoming a […]

How to Plan a Luxury Road Trip Without the Stress

October 23, 2026 Our Man On The Ground 0

A luxury road trip feels effortless when every practical detail has been settled before departure. A well-paced route, carefully chosen accommodation and a properly prepared car allow you to focus on fine dining, beautiful scenery […]

What Happens When a Remote Holiday Drive Goes Wrong

October 23, 2026 Our Man On The Ground 0

A breakdown on a remote holiday drive can turn a relaxed itinerary into a logistical headache within minutes. Mobile reception may be patchy, help could be hours away and minor problems can become serious if […]

Hanz Outdoor Resort Kawaguchiko

October 22, 2026 Our Man On The Ground 0

It was worth the early morning alarm call. Peeking out from above the skyline was the natural wonder everyone talks about when visiting Japan. Mount Fuji is one of the country’s three sacred peaks and […]

Dilan Bandara, General Manager of Uga Ghiri

October 21, 2026 Our Man On The Ground 0

In our continuing series of hotelier interviews, I spoke with Dilan Bandara, who is General Manager of Uga Ghiri, a new 15 villa all-inclusive five-star luxury boutique hotel in Ella, Sri Lanka which opened its […]

Palacete Severo

October 20, 2026 Our Man On The Ground 0

Sometimes a second visit to somewhere you really enjoyed is as good as a first or could it be even better? Let’s find out as I rediscovered one of my favourite hotels ever in the intriguing […]

Vinoteca di Sartoria restaurant interior

Vinoteca di Sartoria – City

October 19, 2026 Our Man On The Ground 0

I’ve been on the hunt for a good Italian restaurant in the City to replace a much-loved restaurant that closed it’s doors a few months ago and stumbled upon Vinoteca di Sartoria, which is located […]

Rollers Forever

October 18, 2026 Our Man On The Ground 0

A night of tartan Tam o’ Shanters and half-mast trousers brought memories flooding back for fans of the epic Bay City Rollers. The audience at the Pavilion Theatre in Glasgow embraced the cultural clothes and […]

5 Benefits of Booking a Multi-Dive Package for Your Florida Keys Vacation