I arrive at the Four Seasons Baku on a scorching day in early July. It is so hot, entering the Beaux-Arts lobby is a relief in itself. Not only is it deliciously cool. It’s also beautiful, with marble floors, glittering chandeliers and a sweeping, grandiose [...]
Is there a better start to the morning than a brisk sail in a fresh breeze? I don't think so. As I've mentioned here, here and here, there's much more to the Italian Riviera than Cinque Terre. So much more. Here's yet another little jewel. [...]
Portovenere I know you're all waiting for Cinque Terre - and I'll get to that. But hold your horses, as the Yanks say. First, I'll show you a town at least as pretty (and even more interesting, I think). That's Portovenere, just a few kilometres away. I'd [...]
On a cold February day, I boarded an Emirates flight from Oslo to Dubai, to swap snow for sand for a few days. The 6.5-hour flight is served by a Boeing 777-300ER, on a route that has only been in operation for a few months. [...]
Well, no, I didn't. Sadly. I obviously wasn't here long enough; you'd have to look far and wide for a more romantic place to find love. Just ask Bogie and Bacall, or Dolce and Gabbana, or Madonna, or Elizabeth Taylor, or George Clooney. As you [...]
One of my favourite villages on the Italian Riviera is Camogli, a vibrant fishing community; all amber, gold, coral and terracotta along the deep blue sea. In fact, Camogli is the opposite of stress.
Wondering where to stay in Dubai? Where to eat and hang-out at night? Well, wonder no more. Here are my faves in all three categories: Eat Sass Café. In 2014, this sassy (pun intended) Monaco-restaurant opened up in Dubai's financial district to rave reviews. I loved [...]
