A Perfect Destination, Lux Mare in Lagos, Portugal Raj Gill 04/08/2020 FEATURES, TRAVEL, VillasLagos, in Southern Portugal, boasts dramatic cliffs, a magnificent coastline and a town full of white-washed streets.The rock formations, Ponta da Piedade are perhaps the most photographed in all of the Alg...
Argentine-French artist and designer, Pablo Reinoso and his sculptures Raj Gill 04/08/2020 Art + Culture, FEATURES, LIFESTYLEPablo Reinoso is an Argentine-French artist and designer who has been working and living in Paris since the late seventies. He is most famous for his public installations and sculptures which he creates from tr...
Dr. Nirmalya Kumar, Professor of the Art Raj Gill 01/05/2020 FEATURES, PROFILESDr. Nirmalya Kumar is Lee Kong Chian Professor of Marketing at Singapore Management University and Distinguished Fellow at INSEAD Emerging Markets Institute. As a consultant and speaker, Nirmalya has worked wit...
Michael Squire, superstar architect of Squire & partners Raj Gill 11/29/2019 Homes + Interiors, LIFESTYLEMichael Squire, architect and founder of Squire & Partners sat down with Upscale Living Magazine to discuss some of his current projects. Here is what he shared with us.How did your journey as an archit...
Emily Williams, Interior Designer offering Exquisite Timeless Designs Raj Gill 11/28/2019 FEATURES, Homes + Interiors, LIFESTYLE, PROFILESUpscale Living Magazine had an exclusive with one of the Founders of Brady Williams, an interior design company offering exquisite timeless design for both Commercial and Residential clients. Emily Williams, on...
Le Caprice Restaurant in the Heart of Trendy London Raj Gill 10/07/2019 Gastronomy | Best Restaurants, Chefs & Dishes, RestaurantsI lived in London in the late nineties and sadly had never made it to Le Caprice. It was a haunt for the rich and famous and always had a massive waiting list. As I could never plan ahead thanks to my crazy sch...
G&V Edinburgh, The Capital City of Scotland Raj Gill 06/24/2019 TRAVEL, VacationsEdinburgh, 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 Raj Gill 03/27/2019 LIFESTYLE, Wines + Spirits + CigarsTo 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 Raj Gill 03/15/2019 Gastronomy | Best Restaurants, Chefs & Dishes, RestaurantsThe 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 Raj Gill 02/21/2019 Gastronomy | Best Restaurants, Chefs & Dishes, LIFESTYLE, Wines + Spirits + CigarsWhen 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 Raj Gill 12/11/2018 Hotels, TRAVELDescribed 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 Raj Gill 12/11/2018 Hotels, NEWS, TRAVELScotland 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 Raj Gill 11/25/2018 TRAVEL, VacationsHamburg, 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 Raj Gill 10/28/2018 FEATURES, Hotels, TRAVELLondon 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 Raj Gill 09/05/2018 Hotels, TRAVELNever 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...
