When I first moved to London many years ago, the ‘Seven Dials’ intersection at Covent Garden was my compass for navigating shortcuts from Charing Cross to Soho. While Covent Garden …
Europe RestaurantsMonmouth Kitchen, London: A terrific find in Covent Garden
Hotels South AmericaHilton Lima Miraflores Hotel: Modern practicality in the best location
The Hilton Lima Miraflores was the first stop on our 3-week epic South America trip. For many years now the other Mr. Highlife and I have ignored the conventions of …
Europe RestaurantsNew Street Grill Restaurant, London: For a satisfying dining experience
The immediate area surrounding Liverpool street has always offered a host of excellent eateries. Spending time at our South Place offices meant regular post-work outings to staple classics like Galvin …
Europe HotelsHotel Lilla Roberts, Helsinki: Stylishly designed boutique hotel
Faced with the choice of flying straight back to London, or breaking up the long journey with an overnight stay, we opted to do the more leisurely latter. While the business …
Asia Pacific HotelsKeraton Plaza – a Luxury Collection Hotel, Jakarta: Haven of private luxury
When it comes to an island nation like Indonesia, it’s easy to forget just how expansive its territories are, stretching from Malaysia in the west, all the way to Papua New …
Europe RestaurantsEyre Brothers Restaurant, London: Joyful, quality food
Contrary to what you may think, I’m a man of simple tastes. There’s nothing that strikes more terror into my being than when someone talks about ‘clever twists’ or ‘modern fusion’ …
Europe RestaurantsL’Anima Restaurant, London: Not for me
My experiences of Italy – be it when travelling the country, staying in its hotels or with the cuisine encountered – have always fallen into one of two distinct categorizations: annoyingly old fashioned …
Europe RestaurantsMerchants Tavern Restaurant Review, London: Between a rock and hard place
The physical experience of being at Merchants Tavern brought back a flood of memories from the early noughties – a reminder of many a great evening spent at Cantaloupe, which …
Europe RestaurantsLua Restaurant, Madrid: Interesting and well balanced
For years Madrid has played second fiddle to its more exotic and trendy sibling Barcelona. Based on my experiences travelling here, I’ve always thought of Madrid to be the more serious and …
Asia Pacific HotelsSofitel Sukhumvit Hotel Review, Bangkok: Good option for downtown Bangkok
Having been to Bangkok multiple times, I always try and spread my stays across different parts of the city to get the most out of the experience. Having done riverfront …
Asia Pacific HotelsShangri-la Hotel, Tokyo: Discreet luxury with uncompromising service
Is there any other place like Tokyo? This is a city that effortlessly manages to combine centuries old tradition and culture, with a view of the modern world that’s brashly …