Lifestyle
Whisky Perfume
The seductive smell of fresh pencil shavings and the beguiling fragrance of peat bogs with more than a hint of malt, cognac and rum absolute are being offered by an Edinburgh perfumier. Euan McCall’s Jorum […]
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Culture
Peaky Blinders: The Redemption of Thomas Shelby
The flat caps were out in force as Edinburgh’s Festival Theatre prepared itself for a very special visit from the infamous Peaky Blinders. But instead of smouldering on screen, Thomas Shelby and co’s backdrop was […]
Cruises
MSC Cruises to Name Eco-Friendly Flagship in Denmark
MSC Cruises has announced that its most environmentally advanced ship, the 6,334-passenger MSC Euribia, will be named in Denmark. The line said Copenhagen had been chosen for the christening ceremony of the new flagship as […]
Europe
Cultural Ibiza
The Carthaginians arrived in Ibiza in 654. The Goths and Visigoths, Muslims and Christians followed. Then came the Chavs, the hen and stag parties, the tattoos, the piercings, the thongs, the “full-on” party animals, the […]
Cruises
Celestyal Cruise Line Acquires Third Vessel
Greek cruise line Celestyal has increased its fleet to three with the acquisition of the 1,260-passenger vessel Celestyal Journey. It will join Celestyal Crystal and Celestyal Olympia, which accommodates up to 1,500 passengers, to sail […]
Lifestyle
Handmade Soaps
Soap has always been handy. And at this time of year, soap is the default template present for Mother’s Day. The slippery piece of luxury that keeps on giving. The UK is freshening up its […]
Watches
TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph x Porsche Orange Racing
Exactly two years ago, Porsche formed one of the strongest partnerships ever seen between a car manufacturer and a watchmaker. Together they have created five successful timepieces. Two years on and they have just introduced […]
Norway
Arctic Adventure in Norway Warms the Heart
With a grin as wide as The Sogne Fjord in dashed the young reindeer across the winning line. Victorious Vielggut and his jockey Mikkel scooped a tidy first prize of 2,000 Norwegian krone between them, […]
Motoring
Why Buying Auto Accessories Online is the Smart Choice
Shopping for auto accessories online can be daunting. How do you know what to buy? Are the prices competitive? Is it safe? These are valid concerns, but rest assured, purchasing automotive accessories online can be […]
England
The Aqua Grand Café
I’ve just been with a friend to Aqua’s new Grand Café brasserie and bar that has opened up in Whiteladies Road after a short period of refurbishment and rebranding into what is now a stylish […]