Month: August 2015

In Singapore? Why Not Try the High Tea at Raffles?

In Singapore? Why Not Try the High Tea at Raffles?

Singapore Slings at the Long Bar in Raffles, Singapore’s answer to the soon-to-reopen Ritz Paris, are a rite of passage for anyone visiting Singapore: both the hotel and the drink are older than the nation. But if you’re after a colonial fix while in Singapore, 

This September, Consider these Greek Holidays

This September, Consider these Greek Holidays

Feel the Love in Santorini Come September, when the high season crowds begin to clear, it’s possible to appreciate Santorini for what it is – an absolutely magical clifftop town marooned in the Mediterranean sea. Whether you’re after coloured beach walks, cute little chapels, vineyards 

Which Countries to Visit for the Best Value Wines

Which Countries to Visit for the Best Value Wines

There are few things that are more enjoyable to do on holiday than go wine tasting, an event that not only brings you to some great landscapes but also allows you to taste some of the regions and world’s best and most exclusive wines. With 

The Wonders of Seafood in Croatia

The Wonders of Seafood in Croatia

It’s not just Croatia’s stunning scenery that takes your breath away. The sheer range of seafood available, coupled with the country’s multicultural heritage, means you’re guaranteed outstanding meals whether you’re loafing on Hvar island or enjoying the nightlife of Dubrovnik. That said, there are some 

The London List: Hix Soho

The London List: Hix Soho

At the top of a long list of bars and restaurants – most of which I never got to, because London, because friends, because family and because money – that I wanted to visit when back in London was Hix Soho. I’d tried the British