A Travelogue, Interrupted – Part IV: Siem Reap
In the concluding part of her journey through South East Asia, Alwynne Gwilt departs Laos…
Author Alwynne Gwilt
A Travelogue, Interrupted – Part III: Luang Prabang
It’s just after dusk that Luang Prabang, a town in Northern Laos and longtime royal…
A Travelogue, Interrupted – Part II: Chiang Mai
“I can’t even believe it, I mean, literally cannot believe it,” I shouted to H…
A Travelogue, Interrupted – Part I: Bangkok
Four months after returning from the adventure of a lifetime, Alwynne Gwilt reflects on a journey…
The Leeu Collection
I sit and stare at the long-eared hair across from me. His lithe bronze body…
Con Son, Vietnam: From Prison Island to Paradise
In our travel feature this weekend, Alwynne Gwilt goes distinctly off the beaten path, via…
Ellerman House, Cape Town
Satisfaction can come in many forms. It can manifest itself through relaxation. Or happiness. Or…
Sweet Française: Lake Annecy
It’s savoir faire in the Haute-Savoie, as Alwynne embraces mountains and lake views, cheese and…
Nigel Mendham: A Good Egg
Everything about the Thirty Six restaurant at Dukes hotel feels a little bit hidden. From the encased courtyard that lies off of St James’s Street where you’ll find the entrance to the hotel, to the restaurant’s location downstairs, it is only with intent that one might end up here.
Blythswood Square, Glasgow
“You’d miss the five-star Blythswood Square hotel if you didn’t know where it was. Barely any signs make note of its existence on the pristine green of the same name in the centre of Glasgow.”
Guerlain Spa: Edinburgh
I arrive at the Guerlain Spa located in Edinburgh’s Waldorf Astoria Caledonian Hotel on a grey, grizzly weekday afternoon. Even the nearby castle looks sad…
Marari Beach Resort, India
“When arriving at a five star resort, it is best to avoid doing so in a tuk-tuk…” Alwynne Gwillt arrives at the final stop of her India tour in traditional style…