France
A Bouzy Weekend
Perhaps the most appropriately named village in the world is Bouzy, near Epernay. It’s really just one long street with a collection of houses on either side, but every other of those houses seems to […]
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Culture
Jiving Generations Rock the Edinburgh Aisles
Musical tastes change through the generations – but 50’s sensation Buddy Holly’s tunes can still get both the young and old rocking in the aisles. Edinburgh’s Festival Theatre came alive on the opening night of […]
Watches
New Additions to King Seiko Collection
The 1960s will be remembered as a decade of technical development and design creativity for Seiko Watches, with the introduction of King Seiko timepieces helping Seiko Watch Corporation to lead developments in world-leading technological precision. […]
Maldives
Gili Lankanfushi Maldives Solo Traveller Package
As many of us look to escape what seems to have been a rather long and dreary winter and go in search for some warm sunshine, there is no better place than the beautiful and […]
Adventure Travel
Cod World Cup
The Lofoten Islands are one of the worst things that can happen to a man’s self-esteem. And to his wallet. It wasn’t cheap to feel sorry for yourself. But it had to be done. I […]
Book Reviews
Discovering The Unusual is Highly Addictive
Going off grid in search of not the norm can lead to some very interesting finds. Rock lighthouse bagging and snow expeditions are some of the biggest pulls for people with a thirst for adventure. […]
Culture
Classic Tale Still has a Spring in its Step
It’s always great to gauge a performance by the audience reaction. And even better when children are the viewers. So, I knew we were in for a treat when the lively school audience at The […]
Lifestyle
Edinburgh’s Axe Innovators: Black Axe Throwing Co
Valentine’s Day 2018. Black Axe Throwing Co burst onto the Edinburgh scene with the city’s first-ever axe-throwing pop-up. March 2023. The company is stronger than ever. Black Axe Throwing Co now have their very own […]
Drinks
Wales, Women and Whisky
It’s International Women’s Day today and with that in mind we thought we’d publish an article about three female whisky lovers in Wales who have well and truly smashed the glass ceiling in the distilling […]
Watches
Timex Expedition North Titanium Automatic
Timex have just launched the Expedition North Titanium Automatic, a new addition to the Timex Expedition range. The Expedition range has provided explorers with tough go-anywhere watches since the 1980s, inspired by their archival military-issue […]