The Other House in Swinging South Kensington
Roger Hermiston and Eileen Wise check in at The Other House South Kensington to discover a new way to stay in Town. Back in the 1960s, it wasn’t just Carnaby…
8 Caribbean Festivals in 2023
If you are looking for a festival in 2023, you might be interested in visiting the Caribbean. The region is famed for its colourful and vibrant festivals. Whether you’re a…
Take Your Time at Thyme Hotel Cotswolds
Roger Hermiston and Eileen Wise travel to the Cotswolds to slow down at the Thyme Hotel. There’s a sense of timelessness as you journey to Gloucestershire’s Thyme country house hotel…
Surrey Hills Spring Festival 2023, UK
Held over a weekend in March at the Rural Life Living Museum, the Surrey Hills Spring Festival will celebrate the arrival of spring and include the finest in Surrey’s cuisine, beverages, artwork and craft…
In The Footsteps of James Bond
Maria Boyle and daughter Daisy follow in the footsteps of James Bond as they visit Sölden in Austria and enjoy the 007 lifestyle both on and off the slopes. Holiday…
Best Chinese Restaurants in London
With Chinese New Year fast approaching, we select our sample of the best Chinese restaurants in London to see in the Year of the Rabbit, as well as one just…
Murderous Things To Do in Essex
Thinking of things to do in Essex this weekend? Mark Bibby Jackson takes the short trip to Essex to land in a bit of a pickle as he is charged…
Fjord Norway: Home of the World’s Best Seafood
Fjord Norway seafood is world-class. Its wonderful winter flavours will elevate your trip to Norway. Discovering it is also a great way to explore the nature and culture of Norway…
5 Things To Do in Toulouse France in Two Days
Is Toulouse worth visiting? Mark Bibby Jackson visits the fourth largest city in France, and stands in awe at the Halle de la Machine before making a pastel fabric in…
Murderous Things To Do in Essex
Thinking of things to do in Essex this weekend? Mark Bibby Jackson takes the short trip to Essex to land in a bit of a pickle as he is charged…
Day of the Balearic Islands, Spain, 2025
The Day of the Balearic Islands is a public holiday celebrated across Mallorca, Menorca, Ibiza and Formentera. It commemorates the Statute of Autonomy, signed on 1 March 1983, which declared…
Festa Junina Throughout Brazil 2025
Festa Junina Brazil is not Carnival, nevertheless it is a huge event on the Brazilian calendar. There is song and dancing, although in this case it is more forrό than samba. Also food has a bigger focus…
Where to Travel for Veganuary 2023
Whether it is for ethical reasons or health, increasingly large numbers of people are turning towards veganism. According to the Veganuary website 620,000 people tried being vegan last January, from…
North Leeds Food Festival 2025
The family friendly, UK food festival returns to Roundhay Park in Leeds, West Yorkshire for the eighth time in May. The North Leeds Food Festival celebrates local and international food…
Burns Night (Scottish Ball) Phnom Penh 2023
Celebrate Burns Night on 28 January, 2023 at Raffles Hotel Le Royal’s Ballroom in Phnom Penh from 6pm. The dinner, which has become one of the British Chamber…
Great British Food Festival 2023 (GBFF)
What started as a small family business in 2010 has turned into one of the major food festivals in the UK. The Great British Food Festival (GBFF) features the country’s…
PALP Festival 2025, Valais, Switzerland
The PALP Festival celebrates the music, culture and gastronomy of the Swiss canton of Valais in a series of events held across the summer from April to September. PALP is a wonderful Alpine…
New Year’s Eve in Phnom Penh
As we prepare to bid farewell to 2022, here are some places to celebrate a memorable New Year’s Eve in Phnom Penh. Backstreet Bar Backstreet Bar knows how to put…
Christmas Dinner in Phnom Penh
The festive season has landed and the countdown to Christmas is almost over. If you haven’t decided what you’re doing on the day, then here are some places to enjoy…
In the Land of James Joyce and Other Literary Giants
Roger Hermiston and Eileen Wise travel to Dublin and Cork inspired by James Joyce and other literary giants of Ireland. It’s one o’clock on day two of our stay in…
The Big Feastival 2024, Cotswolds, UK
Hosted by Blur bassist Alex James at his Cotswolds farm and now in its 12th year, The Big Feastival is held over three days across the August Bank Holiday, and has become one…
Foodies Festival 2025, Various, UK
Since Foodies Festival was started with the Foodies Festival Edinburgh in 2006, it has grown into what the organisers claim is the largest food and drink festival in the UK…
Mekong Lobster: The River of Sapphire
Mekong Lobster, locally known as bang kang, is a giant river prawn delicacy in Cambodia. Food expert Darren Gall discusses its merits with master Cambodian chef Luu Meng. Cambodia’s celebrated…
Restaurant Le Royal Reopens
Elevated Khmer dining is back on the menu at Raffles Hotel Le Royal as its famed Restaurant Le Royal reopens after an inspired refurbishment. Offering a new menu that is…
