The Visit
I first encountered Friedrich Dürrenmatt’s 1956 tragicomic work Der Besuch der alten Dame translated as…
Yearly Archives: 2020
Bandook Indian Kitchen – Bath
Following the success of their Bristol restaurant of the same name, located in the foodie…
Catalonia: Landscape of Inspiration
Pablo, Paul, Joan and Antonio; the Catalan geniuses can still be found, says Nick Harman,…
Venezia Spritz: The Colour of Love
Clouds loom as we circle over the giant archipelago that floats beneath us. Spires reach…
Dial M for Murder
Tom Chambers leads the cast in the absorbing new production of Dial M for Murder…
Reimagining Timelessness: The Biltmore Mayfair
Bringing a new offering to the luxury hotel market, Hilton’s top-end LXR brand is also…
Endgame at The Old Vic
When bracing oneself to watch Samuel Beckett, I’m reminded of an anecdote from the actor…
Arosa By Any Other Name
It’s December. Everybody’s talking upcoming travel plans, and mine are getting a very wary reception.…
Valentine’s Getaways To Surprise Your Loved One
Sssh…a quiet word in your ear, if we may. Since we’re now in the age…
The Best Chinese Restaurants in London
As we enter the Year of the Rat, the symbol of wealth and surplus, Alex…
Spa of the Month: Shangri-La Hambantota, Sri Lanka
Most people assume that India is the home of Ayurveda. In fact, it’s the health…
The Gem at the End of the Road: The Bristol
Bristol appears at the end of the road to where I live. The M4, that…