How Vivino democratised wine January 26, 2022 For wine drinkers Vivino has been a disruptive and democratising force. I have often seen supermarket shoppers whip out their phones to check the rating and flavour profile of a wine before making a purchase. Two heads are better than one so they say, so just think what a community of 54m can do. The [...]
Disney defends Snow White remake after Game of Thrones actor Peter Dinklage branded it ‘backward’ January 26, 2022 Disney has responded to criticism from Game of Thrones actor Peter Dinklage about its upcoming Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs remake.
DS 9 E-Tense review: French fancy January 25, 2022 Germany dominates the premium car sector, but France wants a piece of the action. Richard Aucock drives the luxurious new DS 9.
Now we got Bad Blood: Taylor Swift hits out after Gorillaz’s frontman Damon Albarn questions her songwriting January 25, 2022 Taylor Swift fights back against Blur's former frontman and lead vocalist of Gorillaz Damon Albarn after he suggested she didn’t write her own songs.
Santorini: How to escape the crowds at Europe’s top destination January 25, 2022 The weekend: Famous for its vivid sunsets, Santorini is now one of the most popular destinations in Europe. A volcanic island said to have inspired the legend of Atlantis, its black sand beaches, blue-domed churches and brilliant white buildings tumbling down the cliffside make it paradise for honeymooners, Instagrammers and Greek island hoppers. Though just [...]
Harry Potter director launches Kingston International Film Festival to champion indie movies January 25, 2022 Harry Potter director, Mike Newell, and The Gentlemen actor, Jason Wong, launched the Kingston International Film Festival (KIFF) yesterday, as they called for change in the British independent filming industry.
Burns Night is here again: Here’s what to drink and where to go January 25, 2022 Today is Burns Night, the annual celebration of Scotland’s national poet, and semi-official “St Patrick’s Day” for lovers of Scotch. Plan B restrictions may have derailed large-scale Burns Suppers and ceilidhs, but there’s no reason you can’t stay home, put on a Gay Gordons LP, whip up some haggis, neeps, and tatties, and toast the immortal memory of Robert Burns with [...]
Rwanda: Mother nature’s bootcamp, with wild chimpanzees as your trainer January 24, 2022 I’m on my hands and knees, mud-caked and scratched to pieces, while a sticky-legged insect is meandering its way down the back of my neck. Somewhere in front of me, I can hear the gentle snick snick of machetes slicing through corkscrew ferns and above me murky sunlight bleeds through the thick forest canopy. I [...]
Porsche celebrates 50 years of style with special 911 Targa January 24, 2022 A limited-run 911 Targa marks 50 years of Porsche Design, plus the new Taycan Sport Turismo and Cayenne Platinum Edition are on sale.
Introducing Project Sama – Aman’s New Superyacht January 22, 2022 Luxury travel tycoon, Aman, has announced the launch of Project Sama, a first-of-its-kind luxury motor yacht developed in partnership with Cruise Saudi, marking its first splash into the world of ocean travel, set to launch in 2025. Designed in partnership with SINOT Yacht Architecture & Design, one of the finest yacht design firms in the [...]