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Driving in Dubai: The Silence of The (Electric) Lambos

February 4, 2026 Our Man On The Ground 0

They call this epic eight-lane blacktop, which slices through the bustling heart of Dubai, the ‘Sheikh Zayed Highway’. A more accurate name would be the ‘Sheikh Zayed Race Track’ because every drive down it feels […]

Bucket List Trips: 5 Amazing Sports Events for 2026

February 3, 2026 Our Man On The Ground 0

Sports tourism is booming across the globe…

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Glass House Retreat, Essex

February 2, 2026 Our Man On The Ground 0

A dragonfly hovers above the reed-fringed pond. I’ve been told the water is absolutely freezing but, in true Nordic spirit, I have spent a sweaty 15 minutes in the Finnish cabin sauna psyching myself up […]

Celtic Connections 2026

February 1, 2026 Our Man On The Ground 2

Jumping and a jigging to traditional music is one way to ward off those winter blues and Glasgow has been sunny with smiles for the last 33 years, thanks to Celtic Connections. Launched in 1994 […]

Junghans 1972 Chronoscope Sports Edition 2026

January 30, 2026 Our Man On The Ground 0

Brightening up an otherwise dull and grey January, German watch and clock manufacturer Junghans have just launched the 1972 Chronoscope Sports Edition 2026 with three bold and bright dial colours. Only 200 examples of each […]

Aleph Rome Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton

January 29, 2026 Our Man On The Ground 0

There’s something magical about arriving at a hotel late at night when the streets are quiet and the buildings are lit up and at their best. So, turning the corner into Via San Basilio, the […]

Matthew Bourne’s The Red Shoes

January 28, 2026 Our Man On The Ground 0

Red shoes everywhere just added to the excitement and anticipation which seems to follow choreographer Matthew Bourne. Rightly applauded as a national treasure, Bourne is the best and The Red Shoes performance is top notch […]

Scottish Monuments and Memorials

January 27, 2026 Our Man On The Ground 0

Monuments and memorials are what makes a place just that bit special and Scotland has an abundance of these wonderful and often quirky pieces of history. Now author Roger Smith has put together a lovely […]

Uga Ghiri to Open in Ella, Sri Lanka in June 2026

January 26, 2026 Our Man On The Ground 0

Boutique Sri Lankan hotel group Uga Resorts, renowned for its world-class hospitality, has announced the opening in June of its eighth property in Sri Lanka, Uga Ghiri, located in the Central Highlands region. Uga Ghiri […]

The Ultimate Guide to Keeping a Positive Headspace in 2026

January 25, 2026 Our Man On The Ground 0

You live in a year where conversations about mental health feel more open, yet daily stress still creeps in through work, finances and family life. News cycles refresh by the minute; work patterns continue to […]