I landed in Panama City on a very pleasant sunny afternoon and am greeted with a longer than expected walk to the immigration desks, where unlike other Latin cities, the immigration procedures are more rigid. After collecting my baggage, in typical fashion I had several taxi drivers shouting out fares (all at a premium rate […]

Red, Yellow and Orange of Paris Autumn For all the plethora of apps you might have on your smartphone, the month of October demands that you have the Eurostar app installed and readily clickable as Eurostar will be launching their onboard masterclasses to mark their 25th anniversary. There will be four masterclasses running over the […]

30 years since its inception, Fame The Musical makes another scintillating appearance at Sadler’s Wells Peacock Theatre in London. Indeed, Fame The Musical gathers its inspiration from the 1980 film version produced by David de Silvia. Set in New York City, the shores of limitless opportunities amongst the plethora of theatres; teenagers at a performing […]

When a restaurant menu says that a little extra time might be taken to cook the food, I have now learnt to accept it for good reason. This is because it generally equates to greater quality as illustrated by the Indian sports bar and lounge, Mumbai Junction in Harrow, northwest London. Afterall you are eating […]

Were you one to throw away tomatoes as a child when there were sweeter and tastier things going around the table? Welcome to the La Tomatina festival, where you can launch your tomatoes at every busy body around you. There are no limits or followed rules at the biggest of all food fights. Indeed, for […]

The title of this article isn’t as stereotypical as it sounds. Whilst Prague has a plethora of pub crawls that stag and hen parties immerse themselves in, there are calmer experiences that can create a Prague Pissup in total relaxation. Indeed, the Prague Beer Spa in the city centre is the new flavour. Often I get asked what is […]

It sure is a tongue twister to pronounce ‘Trdelník’ although it is hugely important should you wish to experience the Czech Republic’s finest smelling and indeed tasting pastry. Failing that make sure you explicitly point at the item on the menu or better still point at one of the sumptuous spindles that it is made on. […]

Whilst worms do not look all too pleasing on the eye, give them a ray of light and suddenly you can’t get your eyes off them! Indeed, the Waitomo Caves in New Zealand are home to the unique species of worms known as ‘Arachnocampa luminosa’ that intermittently light up and receive undivided attention from the […]

The region of Emilia Romagna epitomises Italian culinary delights in homely environments where hospitality is the epicentre of the local culture. Indeed, its rich agricultural industry is reflected in the verdant landscape. The mouth watering food items such as parmigiano reggiano (parmesan cheese), pasta, prosciutto ham and balsamic vinegar that have not lost their taste in transportation […]

The decorative lights accentuate the bowling lanes and gives you that added forward vision to create sensational strikes. A Wacky Wednesday could be in the making if you knock over a lucky red and become the King Pin, at which point a chilled bucket of Budweiser will be waiting for you! With branches across London […]