Trip Reviews
A Weekend in Riga
Riga is a walking city, just the right size for a weekend break, and the old town, which has now been fully restored to its former colourful glory, contains many hidden gems that you’ll just stumble across when you explore all its little winding back streets.
Read the full story hereFrench Cookery Lessons: French Houseparty Style
From filleting fish to spinning sugar, my 6 day “Gourmet Explorer” french cookery course at the French House Party near Carcassonne was a culinary delight.
Read the full story hereIntercontinental Hotel Hong Kong. Best hotel in the world?
Exceptional service the like of which I have seldom experienced and attention to detail makes this one of the best hotels I have ever stayed in.
Read the full story hereThe Montreal Highlights Festival
Alain Simard is something of a legend in Montreal. After all, anyone who can bully the government into putting on free outdoor festivals must be a little bit special. But sitting next to me nursing a hangover and sipping a cup of take away soup, he seemed very unlegendary like.
Read the full story hereMontreal. Canada’s second city comes of age.
Montreal has a unique feel. It’s very alternative, bohemian, quirky and contemporary and with you’re never far from a museum or a show.
Read the full story hereLe Petit Hotel Montreal
Petit may mean small, and if we are being honest here, it is a boutique hotel. It’s just that my room was actually very big. Maybe the hotel should be renamed Le Petit Hotel Avec Grand Chambre?
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