Blog - Olivia Greenway, travel journalist and copywriter

British Paul Day opens Asian-inspired Sansho in Prague

To be fair, “gourmet food” and “Prague’ are not usually found in the same sentence. Castles, cute town squares, photogenic stone bridges maybe, but food – nul points.

May Fair Hotel Spa – London

One of the great things about the five star May Fair hotel is its position, down a side street opposite Green Park tube station affording the best of both worlds

5 Great Restaurants and Cafes In Washington DC

Housed in an unexciting looking modern building, at first glance this place is nothing special. But once you step inside Founding Farmers and feel the buzz – and join the line

3 things to do at The Balmoral Hotel – Edinburgh

Having just won (September 2011) the best Scottish hotel award for the third year running, being named “Scotland’s leading hotel” at the World Travel Awards, you shouldn’t need much more

Savvy designer shopping in Washington DC: Secondi

If anywhere is about power dressing, it must be Washington DC. Imagine what bargains are to be had in the second hand clothes shops. Americans don’t call them that, of course, it’s

A Home From Home In Buenos Aires – Abode B & B

Abode B & B has a lot going for it: friendly English owners, free Wi-Fi, a gorgeous roof terrace and great location in the up-and-coming Palermo area where all the

Genuine Grasmere gingerbread

In the attractive town of Grasmere, next to the church where William Wordsworth is buried, is this delightful cottage, built in 1630 and formerly a school (William taught here) but

Helly Hansen windproof W Salt jacket – ideal for sailing

Helly Hansen windproof W Salt jacket UK Price: £150 Pros:Attractive, well-designed jacket that delivers Cons:Colours are a bit limited Verdict:A very good sailing jacket Rating: Available

San Francisco – thrilling rocket boat tour

The new open air Rocket Boat tour of San Francisco Bay allows you to see the sights and have some excitement at the same time. The boat accelerates to 44

British Paul Day opens Asian-inspired Sansho in Prague

May Fair Hotel Spa – London

5 Great Restaurants and Cafes In Washington DC

3 things to do at The Balmoral Hotel – Edinburgh

Savvy designer shopping in Washington DC: Secondi

A Home From Home In Buenos Aires – Abode B & B

Genuine Grasmere gingerbread

Helly Hansen windproof W Salt jacket – ideal for sailing

San Francisco – thrilling rocket boat tour

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