What do you get when you have colonial Spanish flair inspired by German history, deep in the heart of Filipino jungle? The Peacock Garden, a residence like no other. From the moment you drive through the palatial gated entrance, you…
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Waving goodbye to Boracay was difficult. There aren’t many locations in the world that can claim to be paradise on earth, but I’d be more than happy to hang that placard up on a palm tree that overlooks White Beach.…
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With White Beach taking our breath away, we were both more than happy to find accommodation in which we could recuperate after a hard day of tanning. We were extremely lucky to be staying at the award-winning Mandala Spa &…
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With the bright lights and dizzying maze of streets a sensory overload for even the most seasoned traveller, Hong Kong can be very intense at times. Thankfully, our base at the Shangri-La Kowloon provided the perfect respite from an incredibly busy weekend.…
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Monday gave me my earliest Christmas yet, as a visit to the Waitrose Cookery School in North London provided some autumnal festivities. Posed with the question “what makes Christmas?”, I answered with good food and great company; both of which…
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