“Is this your first visit to Angelina?” the voice came from the next table. Normally I’d regard this as a pickup line but, not this time. I had been eyeballing the menu for some time to make sense of the 10-course menu with my partner. Then we had to decide whether to add the wine…
Hotel Review: Strand Palace, London
The Strand Palace is a good place to rest your head after a night on London town. Right bang in the heart of London, the impressive towering exterior of the Strand Palace Hotel stands proud amongst its glamorous surroundings, a striking landmark within a neighbourhood of striking landmarks. The Strand Palace is steeped in intriguing…
Restaurant Review: Koya Ko, Hackney, London
Tucked away in a side street off Broadway Market in Hackney is this tiny restaurant dubbed by the Koyo family of restaurants as the âlittle sisterâ to their more formal Koya Soho and City outlets. Itâs all about casual eating. The menu, shown on wood planks on the wall, is small, and at its heart…
Restaurant Review: Vinolo, Weymouth, Dorset
Weymouth’s harbour is bustling with restaurants, pubs and bars, but none are quite like Vinolo. Weymouth’s harbour is bustling with restaurants, pubs and bars, but none are quite like Vinolo. Perched on the edge of the harbour, this classy establishment serves a small but flavour-packed menu of antipasti boards along with a superb selection of wines…
Hotel Review: The Langham, Chicago, USA
Right in the heart of the bustling city, The Langham Chicago offers an oasis of luxury and warmth for travellers who want to indulge in the traditional while experiencing well-thought-out amenities and comforts. Designed by architect Mies van der Roche in 2013, the hotel serves as a gallery inside and on the outer plaza where a sculpture…
E-book review: Thalby travel guides
The travel industry has taken a real hit during the pandemic, but as the world slowly opens up, new travel companies are rising up phoenix-like from the ashes, ready to inspire travellers to explore the world and its wonders. One such company is Thalby, a US-based digital travel publisher who launched this month to offer…
Hotel Review: Qbic Hotel, Manchester
From the moment you enter the Qbic Hotel, it feels like youâre walking into a love song to Manchester. There is the Liam Gallagher quote in lights at the entrance â âI take me shades off every now and again and have a look at the world and see some nice thingsâ â then there…
Hotel Evaluate: Sunborn Yacht Hotel, Gibraltar
Moored within the vibrant Ocean Marina is the imposing Sunborn Yacht Hotel wanting vivid and resplendent within the heady Gibraltarian sunshine. Though it appears prefer it may set sail off at any second the ship doesnât even have an engine. Itâs a purpose-built luxurious lodge that has all of the makings of a top-notch cruise…
