The local’s take Benni Petersen, cofounder of menswear store Deerest Copenhagen, says: “I kick-start my day with a cardamom whirl at traditional Danish bakery Københavns Bageri. And for a swanky dinner, I’ll go to Studio, a Michelin-recommended Nordic-French fine-dining place, where the focus is on sustainable food, and the wine pairing is excellent.” Palacio De …
The rise of our collective ‘wellness eras’ has some part to play in this change in attitude. People are paying more attention to looking after themselves and their bodies. “I’ve definitely noticed a trend away from drinking alcohol in my patients, both on and off the plane,” Dr Thivi Maruthappu, nutritionist and consultant dermatologist, tells us. “We …
Global warming and sky-high temperatures – booking a summer holiday in 2024 isn’t as simple as booking a sunshiny trip to the Med and enjoying the good weather. Perhaps you want to plan a holiday where the days are just that bit more temperate, where getting out and actually exploring the destination you’ve travelled to …
Having seen the tangible effects of deforestation on the environment firsthand, Nkuringo Safaris and Nkuringo Bwindi Gorilla Lodge set out to support both environmental and social initiatives that in turn support both tourism – and the gorillas. “Uganda has one of the youngest populations, with almost 60 per cent below the age of 15,” Mpanga …
The Okavango Delta may be both a mirage and a miracle. It is also a metaphor. Just as the tiny minnow powers the barbel run in the river, which sustains the giants that stride through it, so do we all, in some way, enrich the big picture through playing our fleeting, responsible parts. I think …
“While I maintain that there is something super glam about sipping a G&T on a plane, I just can’t handle feeling dehydrated, tipsy, or hungover by the time I arrive at my destination. As much as it pains me to turn down that glass of bubbly (after all, everyone knows the best Champagne is the …
When I close my eyes and think of my favourite place in the world, I am on my porch in the mid-Hudson Valley, watching a fat groundhog peering out of his hole, wondering if he can nip on the roots of my Christmas trees before I chase him away. Or I am dipping my bread …
UK airports are hoping to scrap the rule banning liquids over 100ml in hand luggage. According to The Times, passengers travelling through UK airports will be able to carry liquids of any size in their hand luggage, including drinks, make-up and other liquids of any size. Currently liquids must be 100ml or under, and have …
A No Peruvian adventure is complete without a visit to the UNESCO-protected Incan village of Machu Picchu. It’s Peru’s number one tourist trail stop-off and undoubtedly one of the most beautiful places to visit – there’s a reason it’s one of the world’s new seven wonders, after all. But getting there and booking tickets isn’t …
Along with Four Seasons, there are a few notable masterminds behind the exciting new venture. World-leading shipbuilding group, Fincantieri, will bring its groundbreaking engineering and technology to craft the finest vessels for Four Seasons Yachts with industry expert Larry Pimentel, and luxury entrepreneurs Nadim Ashi and Philip Levine also heading the project. Lead architects Tillberg …