Troy: Myth and Reality at the British Museum
A new exhibition at The British Museum Troy: Myth and Reality is the first major Troy exhibition in the UK. Irene Caswell reviews it. The Trojan War lasted for 10…
Exploring the Phnom Penh Pacific Hotel
A frequent visitor to the Cambodian capital where he lived for several years, on his latest trip Mark Bibby Jackson stays at the Pacific Hotel Phnom Penh and finds it…
Tewkesbury Park Hotel and Golf Club, the Cotswolds
Irene Caswell visits the medieval market town of Tewkesbury, at the confluence of the rivers Severn and Avon, to stay at the Tewkesbury Park hotel and soak in the atmosphere….
A Day at the Park Hyatt Siem Reap
Forgoing the wonders of Angkor, Mark Bibby Jackson spends a day relaxing at the Park Hyatt Siem Reap glorying in this modern day marvel. I have always had a soft…
Tutankhamun: Treasures of the Golden Pharaoh
In the lead up to the 100th anniversary of the discovery the tomb of the boy king a new exhibition at the Saatchi Gallery Tutankhamun: Treasures of the Golden Pharaoh…
Royal Horseguards Hotel – A Political Journey
Roger Hermiston and Eileen Wise stay at the Royal Horseguards Hotel London in the heat of the capital’s political turmoil and discover it a most appropriate venue. It was a…
Fotografiska Stockholm : A Quest for Humanity?
On his most recent visit to the Swedish capital, Mark Bibby Jackson visits Fotografiska Stockholm, and emerges from the wonderful photographic museum with more questions than answers. I have a…
Climate Change and Tourism: Plane, Car, Train or Boat?
Travel Begins at 40 looks at the relationship between climate change and tourism by comparing various modes of travelling to your next destination. Asking yourself what’s the greenest way to…
Hawkstone Hall and Gardens : The Shropshire Hills
Mark Bibby Jackson spends a night at Hawkstone Hall and Gardens, a manor house steeped in history, thankful that he has arrived before the crowds. Spectacular. The one word describes…
Little Kolkata : Indian Tapas in London
Mark Bibby Jackson ventures to Little Kolkata in London’s Covent Garden to sample Indian tapas and emerges after a quite religious experience. Having spent many a year in Southeast Asia…
Grand Trunk Road : Best Curry House in London
Mark Bibby Jackson goes back to a regular haunt of his youth, to see if the Grand Trunk Road truly deserves the London Curry Awards accolade of best Indian restaurant…
From Bean to Bar: a Chocoholics Road Trip
Kate Burbidge tastes her way through Andrew Baker’s literary tour of the craft and artisan chocolate world – From Bean to Bar. Anyone with even the most basic interest in…
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