A Cambridge Revisit, Part II: The University Arms
‘How much do you reckon that our refurbishment cost?’ I tried to err on the…
Monthly Archives: December, 2019
A Cambridge Revisit, Part I
Some people take inordinate pride in where they went to university, and I, sadly, am…
Lisbon: Licensed to Chill
Lisbon light has long been rated as something special. Allegedly a combination of refraction from…
Swissôtel Bosphorus: The Vitality Fortress
From the river itself, the hotel looks a little like a fortress – intimidatingly large,…
Girl from the North Country
Conor McPherson’s Girl from the North Country has become something of a runaway success from…
Let’s Go Fly a Kite…in Mauritius
Booking a holiday can be a minefield at the best of times, let alone deciding…
Moldova: A Tale Of Four Wineries
This is a tale of four wineries. In 65 hours. And a truly staggering amount of…
The Grill at The Dorchester: New Kid on the Block
The Dorchester is deservedly proud of its reputation as a London hotspot for cuisine thanks…
Otello at the Royal Opera House
Keith Warner’s 2017 production of Otello at Covent Garden has returned to packed houses and…
Festive Gift Guide 2019
How has it come around so quickly again? It happens every year but, once again,…
My Three Kings this Christmas
I’ve always been fascinated by the Magi, the three wise men, bringing their gifts for…
Spa of the Month: Atlantis Bahia Real, Fuerteventura
There are quite a few people who think “Fuerteventura” means something along the lines of…