Our Man On The Ground, Author at Our Man On The Ground Travel and Lifestyle

Hotels

Anantara Golden Triangle Elephant Camp and Resort

June 5, 2022 Our Man On The Ground 0

Mr Prayat’s T-shirt said it all. It instructed me how to drive an elephant and reminded me how to speak elementary mahout. “Pai!! (Forward). “Ben Kwa!” (Turn right), “Ben Sai! (Turn left) Toi Sock!” (Back). […]

Europe

Lithuania’s Natural Energy Just Bursts Through

June 1, 2022 Our Man On The Ground 0

Who needs chocolate when you can get your first whack of real energy in the morning through a quirky amber power wheel. Owned by the fabulously eccentric couple Virginija and Kazimieras Mizgirs, the fun invention […]

Book Reviews

The Immeasurable Wilds – Mapping Out The Future

May 31, 2022 Our Man On The Ground 0

With modern technology taking over our lives – it’s good to see tales of map making and exploring are still alive and kicking. Author Alastair Mitchell has researched with enthusiasm how the far North was […]

Drinks

Cotswolds Distillery Platinum Jubilee Whisky

May 30, 2022 Our Man On The Ground 0

With the Platinum Jubilee just around the corner, Cotswolds Distillery, based in Stourton, Shipston-on-Stour, are celebrating this momentous occasion with the launch of its commemorative Cotswolds Platinum Jubilee Single Cask Whisky. This limited-edition Cotswolds Platinum […]

Hotels

Mango House Seychelles, LXR Hotels and Resorts

May 29, 2022 Our Man On The Ground 0

You have to start the day in Paradise with a lemon and rum crepe. And take your time over it. You might however prefer blue eggs and caviar. There is an art to holidaying in […]

Travel

Dylan Coastal Resort

May 28, 2022 Our Man On The Ground 0

Not being much of a Welsh nationalist, Dylan Thomas wouldn’t have minded that the tableware in the Dylan Coastal Resort is Scottish slate and the unctions in west Wales’ new Milk Wood Spa are made […]

Watches

Cahill 300 Automatic

May 27, 2022 Our Man On The Ground 0

Last month Spinnaker Watches launched their brand-new Cahill 300 Automatic timepiece which has been updated to 43mm in diameter and is 13.8mm thick. The new Cahill is a refined and stylish dive watch with clear […]

Drinks

The Wanderer Argentinian Malbec

May 26, 2022 Our Man On The Ground 0

Launched in the UK market just yesterday, The Wanderer is an exciting new Argentinian Malbec aimed at those of us with an adventurous spirit, who love to try something new and sharing that experience with […]

Ecuador

La Casa del Suizo, Ecuador

May 25, 2022 Our Man On The Ground 0

A stay at La Casa del Suizo jungle lodge in the Ecuadorian Amazon Rainforest led to encounters with poisonous frogs, caiman and snakes. But don’t let that put you off, as it was an exciting […]