Asia
A Tour and A Tale of Two Koreas
The easiest way to visit the DMZ is through an organized tour. I’ve chosen VIP Tours, based in Seoul, because they’re locally owned. No one goes in or out without registering in advance and passports […]
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Lifestyle
Jabra Active 65t: No Strings On Me
I opened an email a few weeks ago and instantly got cramp, not because I was sitting awkwardly, but because the London Marathon ballot had been drawn and I am one of the lucky participants. […]
Costa Rica
Beautiful Costa Rica
How do hummingbirds manage to stay in place? The answer is they hover in mid-air by flapping their wings at a rate of 50 to 80 beats per second. They also visit between 2000 and […]
Italy
Southern Sicily – Discovering Pizzolo
As you know dear readers, I have had some tough gigs in my time, flying to Beijing to test a new aircraft (particularly hard jetlag wise), 17 course tasting menus and off-roading across northern Argentina […]
England
South Lodge Hotel
Less than an hour’s journey from London by train, I looked forward to a weekend stay at South Lodge Hotel in Horsham. From perusing the photos, I could not wait to explore the beautiful manor […]
Europe
Groningen – A Gastro Heaven
As luck would have it I found myself with a spare couples of days and a yearning for culinary escape from these shores. Following my nose has always served me good stead in the past […]
Hotels
Wequassett Resort and Golf Club
I have a distinct weakness for destinations that speak summer so majestically they give you actual pause. The ones that take every element of sensory seduction the season so effortlessly provides and host a haven […]
Canada
Exploring Vancouver Island
I wasn’t going to write about Vancouver Island. This was a family trip, and I was off the clock. But as anyone who’s visited the area can attest, the island makes plans of its own. […]
Hotels
Hotel Prinsenhof Groningen
The Prinsenhof Groningen is a luxury hotel on historic premises that have served both as the premises of a religious order and a palace of the Nassau viceroys to Groningen. The site, which has a […]
Canada
The Algonquin Resort, St Andrews By-The-Sea
The Algonquin Resort is a luxury resort-hotel at St Andrews By-The-Sea in New Brunswick, Canada. The property features a recently redesigned 18-hole golf course, a treatment spa, an outdoor swimming pool (open between May and […]