Nicaragua – featuring on a lot of ’emerging hot new’ lists for 2015 – shinesquad’s Alan Greenhalgh and Matthew Devlen take a trip to this colourful, tropical paradise in Central America. Forget Costa Rica — old news. Industry experts are calling Nicaragua the hottest destination in Central America, and one of its best bargains. The WTTC […]
Who’s Who of Creative New York and Los Angeles for the US Launch of COS
January 27, 2015 by Leave a Comment
To mark the launch of clothing brand COS in the US, film maker Aaron Rose has created ‘The Bubble’ and its response, ‘Drive Time’ by Petra Collins on the similarities and differences in New York/Los Angeles creative culture. Think New York as a dynamic bustling and brooding metropolis, Los Angeles the sunny, laissez-faire counterpart, home to fledgling talent and […]
Tantalising Toronto – Travel Review
December 25, 2014 by 1 Comment
Here’s a quick round up of easy wins in Toronto. Art Gallery of Ottowa Thanks to some campaigning, the remarkable Group of Seven are given due prominence in showcasing the artists’ style and wilderness of magnificent Canada. The permanent Ken Thompson collection is a must see in Toronto. The special exhibition of Alex Colville only […]
Dinner at Maca Kizi Bodrum Turkey
October 25, 2014 by Leave a Comment
On one of the nights I was at hotspot Maca Kizi a group came for dinner from the seven decked Emir of Kuwait’s yacht. A couple of weeks before, Kate Moss with family and Naomi Campbell were spotted splashing around in the crystal clear blue waters. Whether it’s for party or chill, this is Turkey’s […]
A Right Royal Welcome to Windsor Castle & at “18” The Mercure Hotel
August 26, 2014 by 3 Comments
First thing you notice about Windsor? The friendly people. Wherever we went we were treated like royalty – even in the Castle, long a home of kings and queens and the oldest inhabited castle in the world. Windsor is perfect for a day out – less than an hour from London and just over a tenner […]
A Right Royal Welcome to Windsor Castle & at “18” The Mercure Hotel
August 26, 2014 by 3 Comments
First thing you notice about Windsor? The friendly people. Wherever we went we were treated like royalty – even in the Castle, long a home of kings and queens and the oldest inhabited castle in the world. Windsor is perfect for a day out – less than an hour from London and just over a tenner […]
Johnnie Walker Blue Label Launches Short Film Starring Jude Law: ‘The Gentleman’s Wager’
July 30, 2014 by 1 Comment
Directed by British director Jake Scott, “The Gentleman’s Wager” tells the story of two men striving for personal progress through the quest for a truly rare experience. Jude Law plays the role of a man who, despite having it all, challenges himself to strive for something he wants that money can’t buy. Shot in The British […]
Hostelling International’s Big Blog Exchange #bigblogx is Back
July 25, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Hostelling International (HI) are back on the lookout for 16 passionate, adventurous bloggers from across the globe. When the big blog exchange first ran last year, it had never been done before, and 16 excited bloggers from all corners of the globe were sent on an adventure, swapping countries, cultures and blogs with each other for 10 […]
Cookery Holidays at River Cottage HQ
June 25, 2014 by 1 Comment
Available throughout the year, the Four Days at River Cottage cookery holiday is the ultimate River Cottage experience. Over four days you will celebrate their unique approach to meat, fish, veg, bread and pastry with the expert band of chefs at River Cottage HQ. You will head back up the famous track with all the confidence, […]
Colours of Ostrava Czech Republic Festival Line Up 2014
June 19, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Colours of Ostrava is a multi-genre music festival held annually in the city of Ostrava, Czech Republic. The event is in the impressive surroundings of Dolní Vítkovice – the site of former blast furnaces, mines and ironworks. More than 150 bands of world music, jazz, rock, pop and alternative play on 16 stages including 4 big open-air stages (the […]
