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

The Land of Hope and Glory

September 1, 2025 Our Man On The Ground 0

The flutes, oboes, clarinets, bassoons, horns, harps, drums and strings are well-known. But not so much the landscape that inspired them. The stirring, uplifting sounds are very familiar – the Cello Concerto (1919), Nimrod from […]

Unforgettable Things to Do on Your Bangkok Trip

August 29, 2025 Our Man On The Ground 0

Bangkok is a city that constantly captures the imagination of travellers. It’s a place where golden temples rise beside glass skyscrapers, where bustling night markets spill onto the streets and where the aroma of sizzling […]

Planning Safer Adventures on the Road

August 28, 2025 Our Man On The Ground 1

Road travel is an integral part of daily life, whether commuting to work, visiting family or embarking on holiday adventures. Yet accidents can happen unexpectedly, even to the most careful drivers. Planning ahead and staying […]

The MeisterSinger Pangaea Aventurine

August 27, 2025 Our Man On The Ground 0

German watch brand MeisterSinger, renowned for its Swiss made single-hand watches, has unveiled the Pangaea Aventurine in deep blue natural stone. A genuine aventurine stone is used for the dial of the new watch series. […]

Losing Sight of the Shore

August 26, 2025 Our Man On The Ground 0

Scottish medics led the way when it came to exploring the most dangerous parts of the world. And five very special ones have been honoured in a new book, Losing Sight of the Shore by […]

Celebrating Ferrari Trento Wines at GAIA Mayfair

August 25, 2025 Our Man On The Ground 0

Last month a group of us gathered at GAIA Mayfair to sample four superb Ferrari Trento wines paired with some delicious Greek-Mediterranean dishes specially prepared for the evening. The dinner, hosted by Ferrari Trento, was […]

Jam Cocktails

August 24, 2025 Our Man On The Ground 0

The wait is over. The first Advent Calendar is available at long last! Christmas seems to come earlier every year. This year it has come in August. Nothing gives you that Christmassy feeling than a […]

Ru Herd’s Krua Thai Cookery School at Edinburgh Fringe

August 23, 2025 Our Man On The Ground 0

A Thai queen is taking this year’s Edinburgh Fringe by storm and it’s not the arts which are the jewels in her crown. Instead, her audiences are mesmerised by wonderful aromas, taste bud tingling dishes […]

Why You Should Take a Luxury Trip to Australia

August 22, 2025 Our Man On The Ground 0

Australia is a vast country located in the southern hemisphere surrounded by the Indian and Pacific Oceans. It is known for its beautiful beaches, unique wildlife and diverse landscapes, including deserts, rainforests and coral reefs. […]

CORD Café by Le Cordon Bleu Afternoon Tea

August 21, 2025 Our Man On The Ground 0

Last week was Afternoon Tea Week and so I thought it only fitting to write about a new offering at CORD Café by Le Cordon Bleu in the City of London, who recently launched their […]

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