Asia
Vietnam Gangnam Style
A huge toothy grin and whoop of delight greeted us as we were launched Gangnam style in the brightly coloured coconut boats. Our boatman was a wiry old man who obviously loved spinning tourists round […]
Articles by Our Man On The Ground
Cruises
Cunard Partners with Michelin Chef Michel Roux
Two Michelin-starred chef Michel Roux is partnering with luxury cruise line Cunard to create menus for the new flagship Queen Anne. The chef, who is famously associated with his London fine dining restaurant Le Gavroche, […]
Drinks
Modern Tea Pioneers
Lovina Uittenbroek and Natalie Winkworth-Smith are modern tea pioneers. They are continuing the UK’s tea heritage in fragrant, healthy and sparkling forms. Natalie, nee Xiao Nan Natalie Chiu, likes to drink tea from a flute. […]
Watches
New Orient Mako 40
Orient has just launched some new Mako 40 models to their Mako Diver watch series featuring a new sporty design and more compact 39.9mm stainless steel case, making it ideal for both men and women. […]
London
Chino Latino
Fortunately, the weather was somewhat summerish on the evening I visited Chino Latini last week, so we were able to enjoy the panoramic views over the Embankment and River Thames and try out a new […]
Travel
Luxurious and Glamorous UK Travel Destinations for Stylish Jet Setters
From charming social media posts to online games like Lottoland Slingo to real-life travel destinations, almost everything today is designed to hook our attention and entice us into a world of enchantment and desire. For […]
Lifestyle
Poles Ready for Packing
Technology is always changing and its great news for adventurers who want to travel lightly in their quest to explore. Carrying equipment has always been an off put for hikers and walkers. Now leading experts, […]
Drinks
Protecting Welsh Single Malt Whisky
Welsh whisky can now be distilled without fear of imitation. Single malt Welsh whisky has received UK Geographical Indication (UK GI) which protects its name, authenticity and characteristics. Single Malt Welsh whisky is the twentieth […]
Afternoon Tea
Brigit’s Bakery Classic Afternoon Tea Bus London Tour
As we round Trafalgar Square tourists turn from Nelson’s Column and the four bronze lions and point their cameras our way. It’s the same the whole length of the route, with passers-by waving and passengers […]
Europe
Joining Up Berlin Generations
Bohemian Berlin is bursting with ideas on how to make its incredible history intergenerational and easy on the brain. Two new and very different museums have sprung up to use modern technology to interact with […]