Airlines
Ború Lounge – Shannon Airport
It’s the first airport in the world to open a duty-free shop. And it has one of the friendliest lounges across the globe. Shannon Airport’s tax-free haven started as a one-woman kiosk in 1947 and […]
Year: 2026
Book Reviews
Rogue Shakespeare’s Sonnets
Being the world’s most creative sonneteer is no mean feat and the man behind it is on a roll! Rogue Shakespeare® (aka Ryan J-W Smith) has set a new literary milestone through a collection of […]
Culture
Barbie: The Exhibition
Looking good for 67 is the elegant Barbie® pretty in pink and ready to shine. Probably the most famous fashion doll in the world, she came from humble beginnings, designed by American businesswoman Ruth Handler […]
Drinks
Ukrainian Vodka
A Black Russian takes on a different meaning and taste if you use Ukrainian vodka or “horilka” to make it and a Bloody Mary becomes more of a statement if you make it with beetroot rather […]
Culture
The Royal National Mòd 2026
The spirit of the Gaels is set to hit Glasgow in October with the world’s largest celebration of the Scottish Gaelic language. The Royal National Mòd will run from 9th to 17th October and is […]
France
Le Vieux Logis, Trémolat
Le Vieux Logis is a luxury boutique hotel with a Michelin-starred restaurant. It is mere paces from the heart of a charming village in the Perigord region of France. The oldest part of the property […]
Travel
The World’s First Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
It isn’t every evening I head out on the Tube to meet Gordon Ramsay and King Charles but that’s exactly what I did the other night. Phones, cameras, a swarm of onlookers and no shortage […]
India
The Quieter Side of New Delhi
Looking for a quieter side of New Delhi? Mark Nicholls discovers a leafy aspect to India’s vibrant capital. At the end of an avenue of palm trees, on a raised platform in an expansive walled […]
Cyprus
Paphos: So Much More Than a Fly and Flop Destination
There’s plenty to see and do on a trip to Cyprus. Famous as the legendary birthplace of the Goddess Aphrodite, Paphos is a holiday destination that’s easy to fall in love with. History, good food […]
Watches
New Orient Star Contemporary Date Models
Last month Japanese watch brand Orient Star launched its latest Contemporary Date models with a refined interpretation of the popular timepieces incorporating some elegant new dial designs. The collection includes a 75th anniversary model limited […]