Europe
Slow Food Takes Time at Eataly
Stepping into the flagship Milan branch of Eataly, it’s immediately apparent what makes it such a popular venue. Visually it’s stunning… […]
Articles by Andy
Ascona
Naked Dancing and Japanese Tea Ceremonies at Monte Verità in Ascona
There are many things you might expect to find on a picturesque hillside overlooking Ascona and the Swiss face of Lake Maggiore. A Japanese tea house is not one of them… […]
Europe
Spring in Sirmione, The Pearl of Lake Garda
Visitors have been flocking to the pretty village of Sirmione ever since the first Roman hitched up his toga and dipped a toe into the hot mineral waters of the Terme di Catullo… […]
Ascona
The Swiss Face of Lake Maggiore
As we drove further north, I began to fear for the beauty of the lake in whose company I had spent so much time. Had the Mediterranean spirit of its Italian meanderings been lost to the Alpine discipline of its Swiss shores? […]
Europe
A Return to Bohemia on Gran Canaria
The adults-only, Hotel Bohemia Suites & Spa is dedicated to pleasure. Everything about the hotel’s design appeals to the senses; from its funky, retro-chic rooms with their open plan space, their leather sofas and warm, earthy colours to its gourmet 360º Restaurant… […]
Europe
Can Anyone Actually Afford to Shop in Milan?
Can anyone actually afford to shop in Milan’s Quadrilatero d’Oro or are these outlets just showcases for collections, static runways for designers who can’t afford not to be seen in one of the world’s fashion capitals… […]
Food & drink
Crazy Canaries Cafés
From chicken cooked in a crater to lunch in a lighthouse, when it comes to crazy places to put a café, the Canary Islands take the biscuit… […]
Europe
Food For Thought, A Guide To Expo Milano 2015
From 1st May to 31st October 2015 an estimated 20 million visitors will descend on Milan and its satellite host sites expecting to be entertained, informed and amazed. And Milan is gearing up to deliver on all three fronts… […]
Catalonia
When a Hike Turns Into a Nightmare
My iPhone battery is down to 10% and without it I have no GPS, no compass, no phone and no clock. I’m all alone, on the top of Serra Cavallera in the Catalan Pyrenees and I am hopelessly and utterly lost… […]
Europe
Tenerife Coastal Walks
At the end of summer we re-walked three of our coastal routes in a day and were reminded once again just how diverse and beautiful Tenerife’s coastline can be… […]
Austria
Review of Hotel Restaurant Gosauerhof, Gosau, Austria
After a day in the mountains it’s like coming home to your two favourite Aunties and their perfect Austrian home in its perfect Austrian village… […]
Europe
Aloe Vera, Fuerteventura’s Lily of the Desert
Ahead of us, emblazoned on our retinas in the intense midday sun, is the beautiful and mesmerizing sight of hundreds of thousands of Lily of the Desert plants in full bloom. […]
Europe
Twenty Four Hours In Lisbon’s Bairro Alto
Silent, graffiti’d doorways that looked derelict an hour ago have lifted their shutters to reveal kaleidoscopic neon lights from which the mellow sounds of funk and soul are drifting into the night… […]
Europe
Review of Hotel Inspira Santa Marta in Lisbon
Hotel Inspira de Santa Marta is a friendly, funky, boutique Lisbon hotel perfectly located for exploring the city and offering excellent value for money. A great spot for unwinding and relaxing after heavy duty city touring. […]
Europe
A Night of Authentic Fado in Maria da Mouraria, Home of Lisbon’s First Fadista
We had seen José Malhoa’s painting ‘Fado’ all over Lisbon and as we entered Casa Maria da Mouraria it was there again, filling one wall of the tiny house. Only this time, the woman’s left breast was completely exposed… […]