The Kalf & Hansen food philosophy is simple. They serve up delicious, healthy, fast food crafted from local, seasonal, organic produce. When we think of fast food a greasy take away shop often springs to mind. The cute Kalf & Hansen corner shop in Stockholm could not be further from that image. It is clean and…
Hotel Lilla Roberts, Helsinki
Helsinki’s newest hotel is a five-star home away from home. Hotel Lilla Roberts offers an atmosphere worlds away from the property’s previous life as a power plant and a police station. From the warm welcome at reception to the cosy rooms and opulent designer suites, this is somewhere you will look forward to retreating to after a day exploring…
A Hiking Bucket List for South America
For me, travelling means eating lots of healthy and unhealthy food, so finding a way to squeeze some exercise in while I am away is important. The trick is to fit it in without it feeling like you’re exercising. The easiest way to do that is to walk. It’s simple but effective. So when embarking on a…
48 Hours in Copenhagen: A Local’s Guide to Denmark’s Capital
A weekend in Copenhagen is often filled with gastronomical delights, but where to start? Here is a handful of hotels, restaurants and bars that fit the needs and budgets of most travellers. This a true local’s guide for how to spend 48 hours in Copenhagen, Denmark’s vibrant capital city. Regitse Rosenvinge 48 Hours in Copenhagen…
Meet the Little Yogis of Udaipur, India
Arriving in Udaipur couldn’t have been a better first-impression of India. Often referred to as “The Venice of the East” or “The City of Lakes”, there are breathtaking views of the water with mountain backdrops in every direction. I found myself in constant awe over the artistic atmosphere created by everything from the colourfully adorned camels to the street…
Nose2Tail Madbodega, Copenhagen
Walking in the door of Nose2Tail Madbodega you would be forgiven for thinking you were entering a trendy New York back alley night club. Instead, the narrow, nondescript concrete staircase delivers diners directly down to a foodie’s dream gastronomic find in Copenhagen’s popular meatpacking precinct. By Skye Gilkeson The Space Owner Søren Haahr has successfully created an ambience ideal…
PALAEO – Primal Gastronomi, Copenhagen
Peter Emil Nielsen is on a mission to take healthy fast food to the world, the Paleao way. His chain of Palaeo – Primal Gastronomi restaurants dominates the market in Denmark, but he has much bigger plans for the brand; “My dream with this is McDonalds. I mean I definitely believe that if I do it properly…
Wedofood, Copenhagen, Denmark
Wedofood in Copenhagen’s meatpacking district should be called “We Do Really Tasty Food”. We rode our bikes down in the sunshine to try out their salads for Sunday lunch. By Skye Gilkeson A popular spot with salad fans, sitting in cute stadium seating inside the shop, waiting with tickets at the ready. Most were passing…
Hilton Molino Stucky, Venice, Italy
The Hilton Molino Stucky makes an eye-catching first impression. Cruising into the hotel on Venice’s Giudecca Canal, the converted 19th century flour mill shrinks everything else around it. It is a grand, and iconic building that has been carefully renovated to deliver 5-star luxury right on Venice’s front door step, or wharf as it were. By Skye Gilkeson Back in 1895, 1500 people…
A Pocket Travel Guide to Belgrade, Serbia
We landed in Belgrade without any expectations. We were flying from Montenegro to Copenhagen and the best value deal was with Air Serbia which meant a stop over in Belgrade. “Why not?”, we thought. “It’s only one night and who knows what we could find in our 20 hours in Belgrade?” The answer to that question was…
Ca’Sagredo Hotel, Venice
Staying in a 15th Century Palace on the Grand Canal in Venice was a dream come true. Ca’Sagredo Hotel offers more than just a 5-star experience, it gives guests the opportunity to immerse themselves in a lasting piece of history. Part museum, part hotel, part art gallery, Ca’Sagredo transports you back in time. Skye Gilkeson The Ca’Sagredo Hotel…
The Incredible Hotel Rosa Alpina, San Cassiano in Badia, Italy
Negotiating the narrow bends of the Dolomite mountains for the first time was a hairy, yet moving experience. The sheer scale and incredible natural beauty of the landscape make an unforgettable impact. Hotel Rosa Alpina sits in the heart of the iconic mountain range in the historic town of San Cassiano in Badia and it was our…