It’s great to find somewhere different in one of the most visited cities in the world, Paris. Tucked away behind the Panthéon on the hill Montagne Sainte-Geneviève to the south of the Seine is Rue Mouffetard – a remnant of a 2000-year-old Roman road and still a bustling market from Tuesday to Sunday morning. Starting from Censier-Daubenton metro station there […]
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 […]
La Hechicera – the Colombian Rum Enchantress
July 30, 2013 by 1 Comment
Bienvenido to Colombian rum La Hechicera, a serious contender in the grown-ups drinks cabinet. Described as ‘exotically Latin with a dash of danger,’ the same could be said for the glamorous Riascos family, founders of the brand. Theirs is a story of banana plantations, guerilla kidnap, unsigned deals with Fidel Castro and the gentle sway […]
Cocktails and Parcels of Heaven at the court of the Courtesan, Brixton
July 29, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Many years ago there was a nascent cocktail scene in Brixton, south London. One of my ill-advised favourites was ‘riot in glass’, think tequila sunrise with added fire, followed years later by Sunday nights spent at Dogstar, the punters helping load up the tables to clear the floor for eclectic dancing. Since then, bustling Brixton […]
Hyalual Redermalisation- the anti ageing surprise on Plumper Faces, Lips and Breasts
July 26, 2013 by 2 Comments
“Honey, I’ve had a little something done,” confesses Sex and the City’s Samantha Jones after her run in with a facial peel. So when I was invited to try new treatment redermalisation, something to do with hyaluronic acid and vitamins, I thought what the hell? It couldn’t be as bad as this. By Alan Greenhalgh Not […]
Gumball 3000 15th Anniversary Road Trip
May 9, 2013 by 1 Comment
May 18th – 24th 2013, 3000 miles, 100 cars, 13 countries, 6 days. Copenhagen – Stockholm – Helsinki – St. Petersburg – Tallinn – Riga – Warsaw – Vienna – Monte Carlo. Start your engines…as the 15th anniversary ‘Gumball 3000’ Rally from Copenhagen to Monaco is about to begin. Each year the famous 3000 mile road trip […]
New Central Asian Space ‘Alif Art Gallery’ in Dubai 2013
November 13, 2012 by 1 Comment
United Arab Emirates: A new art gallery will open in January 2013 in Dubai; bringing art from Uzbekistan and Central Asia to the UAE. Alif Art Gallery is the first gallery in the Gulf to focus primarily on Central Asia’s contemporary visual arts and will show commercial and non-commercial exhibitions. The gallery represents emerging and […]
New Social Dining Network nibblr Launches in UK
October 31, 2012 by 1 Comment
Nibblr members can now book for social network dinners at exclusive restaurants with people of similar interests in London. You can even check out who’s coming to the dinner by viewing their profile online beforehand. Aimed at foodies, networkers, socialites and travelling guests, nibblr is currently building its network in London with hundreds of users and 15 […]
Hotel Review: The Varsity in Cambridge ‘boutique hotel heaven’
October 29, 2012 by 7 Comments
The Varsity Hotel & Spa splashes on the River Cam in the heart of Cambridge. A mortar board’s throw away from the colleges of Jesus, King’s, Queens’, Magdalene, St John’s, and Trinity. Only an hour by train from London, perfect for all-year round punting, shopping, quad and cloister hopping and maybe seeing a darling sprog graduate. The 48-room […]
Red Bull Stratos Unveils Capsule for Felix Baumgartner
October 9, 2012 by 3 Comments
The Red Bull Stratos science team has confirmed that the capsule delivering Austrian sportsman Felix Baumgartner to the edge of space for his record-breaking freefall attempt is mission ready. Attached to a helium balloon, the capsule – which took five years to develop and weighs 2,900 pounds fully loaded – will act as Baumgartner’s life […]
