Bars
Fentimans Secret Spritz Garden
Fentimans Secret Spritz Garden in Farringdon is the perfect place to unwind on a weekday work night. London can feel overwhelming at the best of times, and in the midst of summer it is tricky […]
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Hotels
The Okura Prestige Bangkok
Like any child born in the ’80s, I’ve always harboured a secret inclination towards appearing on TV. If Will Smith could write, produce and star in his own hit comedy series before he was of […]
Wine
Franciacorta Wine Masterclass At The Ned
The underground Vault at The Ned in central London was the venue for a thoroughly enjoyable and interesting tasting event for Franciacorta sparkling wines last month. The original Midland Bank strongroom is now home to […]
Europe
Visiting Caen In Northern France
So another day another assignment, this time it’s over to France, but not by the normal route of train or ferry. Read on to find out more why sometimes the finest cultural experiences can be […]
Travel Tips
Is This The Onli Travel Bag You’ll Ever Need?
Airport security and I have a chequered past. From the fact that they ALWAYS seem to target me for a full-body pat-down, to the time when I was a waif-like twenty-something flying to South Africa […]
Cruises
Cruising Portugal’s River Of Gold On Spirit Of Chartwell
The former royal barge that carried The Queen along the Thames now provides a unique way to discover the Douro There are probably very few, if any, occasions in life when you can say you’ve […]
Motoring
One Million Touareg Special Model
Volkswagen has produced a special edition “ONE Million” model of the Touareg, which has been in the company’s model range since 2002. This stylish special model comes with special paintwork and a coordinated interior, exclusive […]
Drinks
St-Rémy Launches Global Brandy and Cheese Collaboration
Last month I attended an altogether rather novel brandy and cheese tasting event at Le Pont De La Tour, overlooking the River Thames and Tower Bridge, which was the perfect backdrop for this delightful and […]
Switzerland
Views Of Lucerne
“Grappling hook, pickaxe and plenty of rope needed for this assignment” I heard the proprietor of Our Man on the Ground shout at me as I answered my phone. I was off to my favourite […]
Events
The 2019 Grand Prix Ball
Last Wednesday 10th July, the traditional annual Grand Prix Ball was once again held at the beautiful Hurlingham Club in West London on the eve of the British Grand Prix, which saw Lewis Hamilton win […]