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4 Benefits of Bike Sharing for the Environment

January 5, 2025 Our Man On The Ground 0

If you see rows of identical bicycles neatly lined up in a city near you, it’s unlikely that everyone fell in love with the same design. Rather, the region likely has a bike-share program, and […]

Birley Bakery Presents its Galette Des Rois

January 3, 2025 Our Man On The Ground 0

I first wrote about Birley Bakery two years ago just after it had opened in Chelsea Green, in between Fulham and King’s Road, where it offers an assortment of exceptional breads, pastries and chocolates. And […]

The Terrarium Trend in 2025

January 2, 2025 Our Man On The Ground 0

Plants are the new desk-top punch bags. Orchids and sub-tropical plants are the latest squeezy stress brains, fidget worms and plasma balls. Terries are the new Newton’s cradles and Zen stacking stones. And the most […]

Magical Mons

January 1, 2025 Our Man On The Ground 0

It was almost as if the guardian angel was back in town as the glowing UNESCO listed belfry stood proud and tall protecting the beautiful city of Mons. Lit up at night in warm yellow […]

Lumie Natural Light Therapy

December 31, 2024 Our Man On The Ground 0

Travel has taught me to detest and actively dread one thing. Jet Lag. I hate not being able to sleep. We’ve all been there. To that twilight zone in which the world bends and shimmers […]

Delightful Denmark

December 30, 2024 Our Man On The Ground 0

A crocheted cigarette holding doll of one of Denmark’s most popular Queen’s is a tribute to the happy lifestyle of this wonderful corner of Scandinavia. Queen Margrethe abdicated in January after 52 years in order […]

RÌGH Residences Edinburgh

December 29, 2024 Our Man On The Ground 0

There is something about people watching which is good for the soul. And having a bird’s eye view of Scotland’s capital city at the same time is even more therapeutic! Edinburgh is known for its […]

The Best Vodkas to Try in 2025

December 28, 2024 Our Man On The Ground 1

“Beluga and Lalique are offering collectors around the world a chance to acquire precious and miraculous objet d’art embedded with a unique heritage and craftsmanship. With the Epicure II decanter, we explore the art of […]

Links House at Royal Dornoch

December 27, 2024 Our Man On The Ground 0

Tradition and friendly perfection are the goals the staff at the UK’s most northerly luxury hotel work hard to achieve. And it is difficult to fault the Links House for anything. Driving through the historic […]

The Smart Traveller’s Wine Guide

December 26, 2024 Our Man On The Ground 1

It can be a minefield to pick the right wine if you are not an expert on the subject. So, the newly published series of pocketbooks designed to help pick the right drink for the […]