G&V Edinburgh, The Capital City of Scotland
Edinburgh, the capital city of Scotland, and one of our most favorite locations for a city staycation. We have stayed at various hotels dotted around the capital and G & V (George & Victoria) recently a...
Trip to the Champagne Region of France
To say that I was excited about my first trip to the Champagne region of France is an understatement. Not only is it my favorite tipple, the famous Madam Lilly Bollinger quote “I drink it when I’m happy and whe...
Award Winning Amsterdam based Izakaya Asian Kitchen & Bar
The definition of Izakaya is a Japanese pub. The award-winning Amsterdam based Izakaya Asian Kitchen and Bar is located in the middle of the vibrant “De Pijp” area of the city and is housed in the Sir Albert ho...
Purgatori, the New Winery in Costers del Segre, Spain
When one is invited to visit Purgatory, the general reaction would be “no thanks”. However, this was an opportunity to visit the new winery “Purgatori” in Costers del Segre, Spain.
The winery is located in t...
Ushuaïa Ibiza Beach Hotel
Described as “The Unexpected Hotel” in the hotel’s promotional material, Ushuaïa Ibiza Beach Hotel is certainly that. The resort includes three swimming pools, five restaurants and a wellness area. It mainly at...
Scotland’s Carnoustie Golf Hotel
Scotland is the birth place of golf, and one of the most famous courses in Scotland is the Carnoustie Links, home to the 1999 and 2007 Open Championship golf course. The course has hosted rounds of golf dating ...
Visiting Germany’s most liveable city
Hamburg, is a major port city in Northern Germany, and most amusing for my 12 year son, Jeevan, the city folk of Hamburg are named Hamburgers.
We were lucky enough to spend a few days exploring this fascinat...
London’s Chesterfield Hotel
London is without a doubt one of the most cosmopolitan and fascinating cities in the world. With a rich heritage, some of the world’s best attractions, museums, art galleries and activities I chose to head back...
The Mandrake Hotel
Never judge a book by its cover as the old saying goes, and this most definitely should be applied to the Mandrake Hotel. Do not judge this hotel by its unassuming exterior façade, for what lies beyond the exte...
Scotland’s Luxury Hillhouse Country House
Typically you come to Scotland and have hopes and dreams of staying in a Castle. Unfortunately the ones we had in mind were fully booked, so we opted for the next best thing, a Scottish Stately home. And our ex...
The World’s Most Expensive Sherry
Tipped to be the most expensive sherry in the world the Barbadillo Versos 1891 Amontillado at $10,000 a bottle, was created for a specific reason.
Manuel Barbadillo was gifted the cask by his father as a chr...
Gin & Kilts
Two Scottish brands have decided to set up a collaboration, gin and kilts what could possibly go wrong. Increasingly brands are setting up collaborations with fashion designers to boost sales.
One suc...
Canadian Fashion Designer, Aleks Susak
Aleks Susak is once again hitting the headlines, thanks to Sophie Gregoire Trudeau, wife of Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.
Canada's First Lady wore the Kala hand-painted yellow silk dress from the d...