California
The Good House
The desert draw is not the same as the magnetic force field that defined our spring break teen scene circa 1990anything. The want for waterslides and mega resorts have given way to something not quite […]
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Culture
Dear Billy – A Love Letter To The Big Yin
Comedian Billy Connolly is a national treasure in Scotland, and he is very much alive and kicking. So, the great man, affectionately known as The Big Yin, was a little taken aback when writer Gary […]
London
Kitchen at Holmes Summer Menu
London is renowned around the world for its many street names, and perhaps none more so than Baker Street, synonymous with the famous fictional detective Sherlock Holmes, created by British author Arthur Conan Doyle. It […]
Culture
Titanic The Musical
It was hard not to think of the current ongoing real life drama as The Titanic Musical sailed into Edinburgh to mark its 10th anniversary tour. This hauntingly beautiful musical delves into the tragic events […]
Travel Tips
How To Combine Travelling with Education
Travel and education are two facets of life that drive personal growth and shape our understanding of the world. Each brings unique perspectives and experiences, expanding our horizons and enriching our minds. When these two […]
Cruises
Celebrity Cruises Reveals New Features on Celebrity Ascent
More plant-based food options and an expanded Martini bar menu are among the newly announced features on Celebrity Cruises’ latest ship Celebrity Ascent. The 3,260-passenger vessel, the fourth in the design-led Edge series, will set […]
Europe
Liberation Route Europe
With 2024 marking the 80th anniversary of D-Day, Ramy Salameh takes an early chance to follow key parts of the 4,000km Liberation Route Hiking Trails, ahead of next year’s commemorations, taking in the pivotal sites […]
Lifestyle
RIMOWA Luggage 125th Anniversary Travelling Exhibition
To mark RIMOWA’s 125th birthday, Roger Federer has donated his favourite piece of RIMOWA luggage (dents and dings and all) to be displayed at the iconic luxury luggage brand’s travelling exhibition, “SEIT 1898”, which heads […]
Culture
Xhosa Cole and Friends
What better way to spend a warm summer’s night than listen to some spell-bounding jazz while enjoying a glass of rum and coke. Jazz is meant to be laid back and cool and former BBC […]
Culture
The Stamping Ground Musical
A pure magical musical love letter to Scotland certainly set the heart on fire with some real toe tapping tunes from one of the country’s most iconic folk bands. Jukebox musical The Stamping Ground is […]