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Book Reviews

Nearly Man’s Incredible Journey

June 12, 2022 Our Man On The Ground 0

Loveable rogue Francis Metcalfe was one of life’s survivors. An intrepid traveller, a criminal, a dreamer and a hero, Metcalfe certainly lived his live to the full and author Mark Bridgeman has documented many of […]

Hotels

Hilton Seychelles Labriz Resort and Spa

June 11, 2022 Our Man On The Ground 0

The Northolme’s sister hotel, Hilton Seychelles Labriz Resort & Spa on Silhouette Island, a half an hour enclosed boat transfer from Mahé, must be one of the few luxury hotels in the world at which […]

Hotels

Hilton Seychelles Northolme Resort and Spa

June 10, 2022 Our Man On The Ground 0

James Bond creator, Ian Fleming, wrote about the Seychelles, its “palm-fringed lagoons,” “blood-heat seas paved with fish, “the drooping palms”, “giant sandragon trees,” the riot of underwater colour, sergeant majors, guitar fish, sting rays “like […]

Drinks

St-Rémy Café

June 8, 2022 Our Man On The Ground 0

All you brandy lovers out there may be interested to learn that St-Rémy, the world’s number one and most renowned French brandy, has just launched a new global campaign to show just how versatile their […]

Watches

AVI-8 Hawker Typhoon RB396 Sheila Limited Edition

June 6, 2022 Our Man On The Ground 0

I would guess that the majority of us have heard of the Spitfire and probably the Hawker Hurricane too, but very few people have perhaps heard of the Hawker Typhoon or ‘Tiffy’, as it was […]

Hotels

Anantara Golden Triangle Elephant Camp and Resort

June 5, 2022 Our Man On The Ground 0

Mr Prayat’s T-shirt said it all. It instructed me how to drive an elephant and reminded me how to speak elementary mahout. “Pai!! (Forward). “Ben Kwa!” (Turn right), “Ben Sai! (Turn left) Toi Sock!” (Back). […]

Europe

Lithuania’s Natural Energy Just Bursts Through

June 1, 2022 Our Man On The Ground 0

Who needs chocolate when you can get your first whack of real energy in the morning through a quirky amber power wheel. Owned by the fabulously eccentric couple Virginija and Kazimieras Mizgirs, the fun invention […]

Book Reviews

The Immeasurable Wilds – Mapping Out The Future

May 31, 2022 Our Man On The Ground 0

With modern technology taking over our lives – it’s good to see tales of map making and exploring are still alive and kicking. Author Alastair Mitchell has researched with enthusiasm how the far North was […]

Drinks

Cotswolds Distillery Platinum Jubilee Whisky

May 30, 2022 Our Man On The Ground 0

With the Platinum Jubilee just around the corner, Cotswolds Distillery, based in Stourton, Shipston-on-Stour, are celebrating this momentous occasion with the launch of its commemorative Cotswolds Platinum Jubilee Single Cask Whisky. This limited-edition Cotswolds Platinum […]

Hotels

Mango House Seychelles, LXR Hotels and Resorts

May 29, 2022 Our Man On The Ground 0

You have to start the day in Paradise with a lemon and rum crepe. And take your time over it. You might however prefer blue eggs and caviar. There is an art to holidaying in […]