March 2026 - Our Man On The Ground Travel and Lifestyle

Rodrigo Buanafina, General Manager of Gili Lankanfushi

March 31, 2026 Our Man On The Ground 0

In the second of our new series of hotelier interviews, I spoke with Rodrigo Buanafina, who is General Manager of the stunning five-star eco-resort Gili Lankanfushi in the Maldives’ North Malé Atoll, just 20 minutes […]

Why Boating in Roermond is The Netherlands’ Best-Kept Secret

March 30, 2026 Our Man On The Ground 0

When people think about boating in the Netherlands, places like Amsterdam or Giethoorn usually come to mind first. These destinations are iconic, heavily photographed and firmly established on the tourist map. But ask seasoned travellers, […]

Brunello di Montalcino 2021 Pre-Release Tasting

March 28, 2026 Our Man On The Ground 1

Last month I attended a pre-release tasting for the new 2021 vintage of Brunello di Montalcino, handpicked and hosted by Berry Bros. & Rudd in the Napoleon Cellars at their St James’s Street premises. It […]

Flora – A New Musical

March 27, 2026 Our Man On The Ground 0

There’s a mysterious romance connected with Scottish heroine Flora MacDonald. Famous for helping Bonnie Prince Charlie escape from Scotland following the defeat of the Jacobites at the Battle of Culloden in 1746, there is so […]

Orwell: 2+2=5

March 26, 2026 Our Man On The Ground 0

Author George Orwell is well known for his vision about how the world would be long after his death. His masterpiece novel Nineteen Eighty-Four published in 1949, was his ninth and final book and probably […]

Do Australians Still Hook Up and Date When Travelling?

March 25, 2026 Our Man On The Ground 0

Australian travellers have always carried a reputation for being social. Beaches in Thailand, hostels in Barcelona, pubs in Dublin, all common places where Australians strike up conversations and sometimes more. The question now is whether […]

How Travel Habits are Changing in the Remote Work Era

March 24, 2026 Our Man On The Ground 1

The rhythm of travel was straightforward for most of the 20th century. You had 50 weeks of work, had your days saved and crammed a vacation out of the remaining two weeks. You made a […]

One Day: The Musical

March 22, 2026 Our Man On The Ground 0

It’s a cliché but it’s true to say that love can strike at any moment and in any setting. When Northerner Emma walks into Southerner Dexter’s life on the night of their graduation on St […]

Why the “Cheap” Group Travel Option Can Start Looking Less Cheap

March 21, 2026 Our Man On The Ground 0

At first, using one vehicle for every group trip sounds like such a clever little plan, doesn’t it? Like this could very well lead to stress-free travel because there’s more money and you’re spending less. […]

Peru Travel Tips for First Timers