Every year, as the holiday season rolls in, London transforms into a festive wonderland. This year, …
Rachel Blackmore
Rachel Blackmore
As a child, Rachel began a lifelong love affair with words; she has been known to eat several whole ones after wine-fuelled debate. A passion for learning has led her to acquire Masters degrees in both English and Education, and she continues to pursue her interests through school-based ERC-funded research and writing fiction. With Dutch, Irish and Indonesian heritage, she loves travelling, experiencing different cultures and trying to learn new languages. Rachel is intrigued by anything unusual and sometimes gets so excited about food that she neglects to take a photo.
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One of the joys of revisiting a gorgeous city like Bangkok for a second time is …
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Coming back to an IHG hotel, such as the InterContinental Osaka, is a little like coming …
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Not everyone is lucky enough to receive an invitation to Mauro’s Table, the chef’s table experience …
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Many people visiting Japan are struck by the contrast of deeply rooted tradition and heritage alongside …
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During lockdown I was living alone and, in order to remain as sane as possible (although …
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Da Nang is a vibrant city on Vietnam’s central coast, with an international airport, fabulous beaches …
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Kyoto, the cultural heart of Japan, offers a wealth of historical landmarks, traditional arts, and vibrant …
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Nestled between the towering Mount Fuji and the serene Pacific Ocean, Shizuoka is a hidden gem …
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Given the chequered history between the British and the French, with these two nations having fought …
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A friend of mine once noted that a great meal is like a great book, each …
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Ooooh. As a wordie (it’s like being a foodie, but better for my health), the name …
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Lisbon is, without question, one of my favourite European cities (although I can count the ones …
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It amazes me how many people travel to Lisbon and never venture the extra forty-odd minutes …
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It’s tempting, in a city as rich with history as Milan, to ignore the modern areas …
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The Good Front Room, London’s exciting new Caribbean restaurant, is perhaps not what you’d expect to …
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It’s a wonder that the building housing L’Alcova, which is so easily accessible, historical and gorgeous, …
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Looking around the stylish lobby of NH Collection Milano President, I would argue that it’s hard …
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Some years ago, I used to live in Sussex – Lewes to be specific – and …
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Writing this, I’m sitting in my London flat, looking out over a grey wintery cityscape, wrapped …
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From the very first moment, the new Four Seasons Hotel Bangkok at Chao Phraya River sets …
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Phuket is well known for blissful, white sandy beaches, mouth-watering cuisine and breathtaking sunsets, appealing to …
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Making contributions to the local community is part of the ethos at 137 Pillars House Chiang …
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At the Four Seasons Hotel Bangkok at Chao Phraya River, Yu Ting Yuan is serving Chinese …
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1890 by Gordon Ramsay, a fine dining restaurant at London’s iconic Savoy Hotel seems is bit …
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Obviously, there’s no reason not to be proud every damn day as a gay, bi, queer …
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In order to refresh my musical knowledge and furnish myself with all the appropriate puns to …
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Arriving at the Pan Pacific London Hotel, which opened its doors as recently as September 2021, …
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On the third circuit round the block with both of us craning our necks to find …
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I like to keep my acquaintances varied, the social butterfly that I am, but some people …
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Opened in May 2021, after a slight delay due to COVID lockdowns, The Guardsman Hotel might …
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If you take sexual pleasure seriously, then you might already have heard about the Womanizer range …
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You can’t go to Madrid without experiencing a dazzling tablao flamenco. The literal translation refers to …
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As a regular visitor to Brighton, I am always looking for hidden gems in the city …