Some call it quaint, but I find it frustrating that Americans love to argue. We can’t agree on anything, whether it’s politics, the economy, or even the correct pronunciation of… Read More
It goes without saying that anyone doing battle with the traffic on either the M25, A2 or A20 routes is probably in need of some serious relaxation, but they might be surprised to learn that… Read More
I’ve been lucky to stay in some of the best hotel rooms in the country but for sheer romance it’s hard to beat a Beach Suite at the delightful Cary Arms and Spa on Babbacombe Bay… Read More
My heart often sinks when I discover my room is in a separate building to the main hotel – this usually implies some modern, soulless extension – but at Sopwell House luxury… Read More
Note: this review of Luton Hoo luxury hotel in Bedfordshire was first published in 2015 so some of the details might now need updating
It isn’t often you get to share a sink with Hugh… Read More
French Gastronomy
The first culinary nation in the world, France is recognized worldwide for its gastronomy and its art of living. French luxury is intimately linked to its culinary art. Mor… Read More
Australia, the world’s sixth-largest country, is an island continent encircled by the Pacific and Indian Oceans. It consists of the Australian continent, Tasmania, and some minor islan… Read More
When we generally hear about or think of Scandinavia, we instinctively think of Nordic mythology and the rich history of the Vikings. However, it might surprise you that there&rsqu… Read More
A man in New Zealand has been sentenced to prison for illegally harvesting over 4,600 crayfish and selling them on the black market. John Nohotima, 60, made nearly $64,000 from the operation… Read More