In New York the streets are paved with sausages. The ground vibrates with the passing of subway trains just below the surface. The traffic lights robotically shout out their address, “This is West 42nd Street”, followed by orders to, “Wait, wait.”
Havana really is a feast for the eyes – every street a visual treat. In my last post I tried to explain the colour, charm and challenges of travel in Cuba but don’t take my word for it. In pictures, these are my Havana highlights. Starting with a quintessential Havana shot – a classic car … Read more
Cuba is the colour of an ice cream sundae, the ones they served in diners in 1950’s America. Havana is a a mash up of Colonial and Art Deco architecture, splashed in shades of lemon, strawberry, mint and vanilla. Even in the spruced up tourist centre, buildings are visibly crumbling. In Centro, a largely residential … Read more
Luxury can be found in many different forms. When I read on the Crown Towers twitter profile that they “set the benchmark for luxury hotels in Australia”, I wondered in what way. Would it be the service? The size of the room? The scent of the toiletries? Temperature of the pool? For luxury can be … Read more
I have previously written about the amazing pool parties and costly nightclubs of Ibiza, but there is another, more cultural, side to Ibiza Holidays too. Ibiza Old Town proves you can add cultural experiences into the luxury holidays and party weekends the destination is well known for. When the skies are overcast and you are sick of the sight … Read more
Milan is a shopping mecca. During my recent Italian trip I spent 2 days wandering around the sun-kissed streets on a pilgrimage to Prada (and friends). But I’m a (now freelance) travel blogger who has a taste for expensive things without the budget to match it. I like to enjoy the finer things in life; … Read more
“You have only tasted the pot,” says Roger, my driver and Grenada guide, “you will need to come back to sample the real meat.” In just over 6 hours we have circled the whole of the Caribbean’s Spice Isle, and this taster has left me wanting more. Measuring only 133 square miles (Roger doubts these … Read more