Troy: myth and reality
The BP exhibition – Troy: myth and reality at the British Museum 21 November 2019 – 8 March 2020 Sainsbury Exhibitions Gallery The British Museum...
ABBA: Super Troupers – The Exhibition
A musical journey into the phenomenon that is ABBA Discover the story of the band, their music and the era they defined At The O2...
Africa Museum re-opens in Brussels
9 December 2019 – Tevuren – near Brussels. Originally inaugurated for the Brussels International Exhibition of 1897, Charles Girault, architect of the Petit Palais in...
MP Magic Socks are not just for Christmas
I have been writing food, travel and product reviews for 14 years, and around Autumn time I start presenting Christmas gift suggestions. Those articles often...
Limberg – land of wine, honey and rather good coffee
Honey BEEingPure and Sweet? Sounds like advice for a good life. In reality, BEEingPure is the name of a small yet influential honey-making (or is...
To End all Wars- Ypres
In Flanders Fields Museum – To End all Wars – Ypres 27 October – 15 November 2019 To End all Wars – Ypres Timed with...
Me and Mes Amis in Maastricht
I have said it before, and I will say it yet again – The Netherlands has amazing food! It’s not all gin and cheese, although...
Kröller-Müller Museum presents seldom exhibited drawings in Drawn from life
Drawn from life 12 Oct 2019 – 19 Jan 2020 The exhibition Drawn from life features many seldom exhibited drawings, pastels and watercolours from the...
The Bisschopsmolen and a Pie
Nestled in the historic streets of Maastricht is the Bisschopsmolen or, in English, the Bishop’s Mill. It truly was once a mill and its reputation...
Portrait of the artist: Käthe Kollwitz
First exhibition of Kollwitz’s work in nearly 25 years comes to London following successful UK tour 12 September 2019 – 12 January 2020 Room 90....
Heavenly Kruisherenhotel Maastricht
Kruisherenhotel Maastricht is one of the most noteworthy hotels in which I have stayed in the Netherlands. Perhaps it’s one of the most memorable hotels...
Outrigger with Passion
Outrigger Beach Resort in Mauritius is an oasis of luxury with plenty to do. Food is always a big part of any trip and Outrigger...
The Lake District with Marco Polo
Holidays in the UK are becoming more popular. The shrinking pound has perhaps encouraged people to look at what England has to offer. The Lake...
Things to do in Mauritius
Things to do at Outrigger Mauritius This hotel makes a wonderful relaxing retreat, and it can also act as a hub from which to visit...
PortaScent 2 ways
PortaScent is exactly what it says. It’s a small refillable spray and perfect for one’s handbag, manbag, bathroom bag or travel bag. It makes a...
Kasteel de Haar
It’s true – one hardly expects to find castles in The Netherlands! But they do exist and there are many of them, along with stately...
The Year of Pieter Bruegel
Pieter Bruegel produced unique works which are still easily recognised today. They reflect the reality of the 16th Century in northern Europe – and that...
Chamarel Rhum Distillery – Mauritius
Mauritius is a beautiful island but there is still that temptation to stay within the confines of one’s luxury and well-appointed resort. That would be...
Alexander – a solid cologne
It’s that season when a young (or not so young) person’s fancy turns to festivals. We have great hopes for weather, music, good food (only...
Middachten Castle – It’s a Family Affair
Middachten Castle or Kasteel Middachten in Dutch, is a significant and beautiful manor house, located on the Middachten estate, De Steeg, Netherlands. The building we...