Hotels
The View Agadir
The uninterrupted vista is of palm trees around pools set in fertile gardens. Beyond, white horses caress the Atlantic shoreline. I’m at The View in Agadir, a five-star hotel where every room has a balcony […]
Articles by Our Man On The Ground
Travel
5 Eco-Friendly Adventure Destinations for Sustainable Travellers
Sustainable tourism is no longer a trend it’s a meaningful movement that encourages both adults and children to advocate for the environment. When children observe their parents travelling mindfully they learn to develop a deep […]
Culture
Disney’s Aladdin the Musical
Disney are the experts when it comes to creating spectacular and dazzling shows. And Aladdin the Musical has flown into Glasgow to kick start its UK tour with a real panache for colour and creativity. […]
Drinks
Altamura Vodka Launches in the UK
I recently had the pleasure of attending a lunch at The Ivy Grill in London’s Covent Garden to mark the UK launch of Italian premium vodka Altamura. The lunch was not only an opportunity to […]
Culture
101 Dalmatians The Musical
Puppetry designer and director Jimmy Grimes has done a fantastic job creating lookalike Dalmatians for this family friendly show of 101 Dalmatians. So much so, you would be hard pressed to realise the stage dogs […]
Watches
Limited-Edition Timex Waterbury Watch
Timex has announced the launch of a limited-edition Waterbury watch for just $1 (£1 here in the UK), to celebrate their 170th anniversary, while at the same time reviving a legacy of accessible timekeeping dating […]
Hotels
Coorie Inn Restaurant and Rooms, Crieff
Monks in 12th century Muthill lived a fairly simple life of prayer and fasting. So, it was probably a good thing that the luxurious 21st century Coorie Inn wasn’t there to lead the brothers into […]
Food
Fitzbillies: The Elite Baker
King’s College, Cambridge was founded in 1441. Fitzwilliam College opened in 1966. This year the Cambridge artisan baker Fitzbillies is celebrating its 100th birthday. There are two Fitzbillies at either end of Cambridge. The original […]
Lifestyle
Jabra Elite 8 Active Gen 2 Sports Earbuds
Back in 2019, I was lucky enough to secure a spot in the London Marathon – my first. With a daunting prospect ahead of me, I turned to Jabra to help get me through my […]
Book Reviews
Leith-Built Ships, Volume 4 – Robb Caledon
Ships have played a very important role in British industry and the history behind them is intriguing. Craftsman, turned author, Ron Neish knows his ships, having spent a lifetime working in the industry, on a […]