London
Shola Karachi Kitchen
Shola, which literally means ‘spark’ in Urdu, definitely brightens up the media unit in which it is housed. As I visited on what was already a warm spring day, the bright yellow front looked inviting […]
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Travel
Stena Line Ferries: Luck Of The Irish
As my favourite author Robin Peacock says, “Try everything twice; the first time is never the best.” So after such a great experience on the Stena Line Ferry a few years ago I was excited […]
Hotels
Farr House, Inverness
Hide and seek. That’s what it’s great for. And treasure hunts. Not to mention its wonderful walks. Having driven just a couple of hours from Edinburgh, we arrive at Farr Estate. It’s set in 12,000-acres […]
Florence
La Leggenda dei Frati, Florence
What I love about Italians is that they give a damn. They give a damn about the way they look, the way they talk and, above all, the way they eat. To me, this attitude […]
Hotels
Palazzo Bozzi Corso by La Fiermontina
Palazzo Bozzi Corso by La Fiermontina is one of the most stunning properties in this part of Italy. The grand palace in which it is housed was built in 1775 by Gabriele Bozzi Corso and […]
Hotels
Palmstone Retreat
It’s more than fair to expect tourists to visit Sri Lanka for its beaches. It’s an island after all. However, venture just a fraction further inland and not only can you avoid the crowds, but […]
Cruises
Record Number of British and Irish Set Sail On a Cruise
A record number of 2,009,000 holidaymakers from the UK and Ireland set sail on an ocean cruise last year – exceeding the two million mark for the first time ever. The ground-breaking statistics were released […]
Hotels
La Fiermontina Urban Resort, Lecce
La Fiermontina Urban Resort is a luxurious, elegant boutique hotel with 16 distinctive rooms and suites built around a 17th century private home filled with art and custom design furniture reminiscent of 1920’s Italy. Opened […]
Cruises
Flow by The Amber Collection
Mention Sri Lanka and what spring to mind first are beaches, palm trees and vibrant food. With a popular travel bible ranking it the top country to visit in 2019 this little isle is set […]
Yachting
Blow It Up And Sail Away With The Tiwal 2
Yachts come in all sorts of classes and sizes and they do not have to be big to be beautiful. Yachting should never be thought of as an elitist pastime and is much more than […]