United States
In Celebration of Sonoma
Three stays, two spas, and one very big storm. “Take the curves extra slow, and when you come up on a puddle, take your foot off the gas. And remember, slow.” If Margaret’s hands weren’t […]
Articles by Our Man On The Ground
Watches
Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton Automatic Limited Edition
Spinnaker Watches have just launched a small batch of the Croft Mid-Size Skeleton Automatic Limited Edition, following the success of their first generation of watches. This new timepiece cleverly combines fine watchmaking with nautically sound […]
Culture
All-Star Cast for Newsies Musical
The much awaited Broadway musical Newsies has announced a fabulous cast line up for the London production which opens in December. Legally Blonde star Michael Ahomka-Lindsay will star as Jack Kelly and Bronté Barbé of […]
California
Urban Press Winery and Restaurant
My love of Napa and Sonoma has never been subtle. The way meals are lifestyle, cuisine is culture, and how it is all regarded in such a slow, reverential pace, it just speaks to me. […]
Cruises
Uniworld Launches Family Sailings in Egypt
Uniworld launches family sailings in Egypt and new Indian itinerary as more travellers opt for river cruises. Luxury river cruise line Uniworld Boutique River Cruises has announced new family-friendly sailings in Egypt and a cruise and […]
Europe
Historic Hamburg is Virtually Cool
As usual I drew the short straw. A glamorous fairy and a dashing pirate were up for grabs. But somehow, I ended up as a rather rotund and balding monk! Yes, it was only virtual […]
Drinks
Amázzoni Gin
Last week a group of us were transported to the Rainforest, not in Brazil, but rather here in the heart of London, to sample Brazil’s first Craft Gin. The evening was to celebrate the partnership […]
Wine
Exton Park Launch Pinot Meunier Rosé
Exton Park, the award-winning 60-acre Hampshire vineyard, has just launched a new single varietal wine, the Pinot Meunier Rosé Plot 4, which, with its unique terroir, pure chalk soils, meticulous growing and production methods, along […]
Europe
Celebrate Gothenburg’s 400th Anniversary
Taking time out to have fun is a way of life for the Swedish and the locals living in the 2nd city of Gothenburg are gearing up for a year of celebrations as it marks […]
Europe
When in Rome – Do What the Romans Do – Go to Frascati
Just half an hour’s drive or train ride from the centre of Rome is the medieval city of Frascati, one of several historic hill towns to the south-east of Rome collectively called ‘Castelli Romani’. It’s […]