In Dominic Cooke’s magnificent production Hello dolly! At the London Palladium, Dolly returns from Yonkers to her hometown of New York and visits her favorite restaurant, Harmonia Gardens. The dancing waiters in burgundy tails, each carrying a silver tray as if it were a trophy, go wild with excitement when they hear she’s on her… Read More »
I spent much of my trip wondering what it was about Naoshima, revered nationally as Japan’s “art island,” that gave this small place such significant distinction. In a country so defined by its craft and artistry, I envisioned a vast artists’ colony, all flowing robes and open-air easels. I was wrong. The first thing I… Read More »
Warning signs are there for a reason – some of us learn this the hard way. Take the unlucky tourist who stood too close to one of the King’s Guard horses (ignoring the sign above) and was bitten as a result. Unfortunately, London’s clumsy tourist behaviour isn’t limited to Horse Guards Parade. Here’s our guide… Read More »
Riyadh Air will begin flights next year and hopes to fly to 100 destinations worldwide by 2030. What can passengers expect? Which plane will passengers board? Riyadh Air has ordered 39 long-haul Boeing 787s and has an option to buy 33 more. An order – likely from Airbus – for short-haul jets to serve domestic… Read More »
Early morning in the Old Town, when the pretty cobblestone streets and old stone staircases are relatively empty, you can wander along the cream-colored, marble-looking Stradun (Placa) – the Main Street – away from the crowds. It’s tempting to stop at one of the cafes on Gundulic Square or browse the markets – their stalls… Read More »
The happiness you feel when you arrive in a newly discovered town, a beautiful place, or a tourist attraction and find that parking is free is as rare as it is profound. It’s a bit sad too. You’re congratulating yourself on saving a ten quid when you should be getting ready for a bit of… Read More »
Author Ethical Traveler reminding us that travel can be one of the many ways we can make our planet a safer, fairer and kinder place, one where people and nature thrive in harmony. CHOOSE THE ROAD LESS TRAVELLED Like the famous actor finally landing a stereotypical role – tourism is turning certain destinations into parodies… Read More »
If there’s one sport France is sure to win gold in this summer, it’s the art of complaining (raler). A national pastime, with a few accents ooh la These are not necessarily signs of displeasure, they are ingrained in French culture, just like waiting in a queue for us or commenting on the weather. Not… Read More »
As we climb the Eas Mor waterfall on the south side of the Isle of Arran, I stop to read the words carved into a fallen tree on our way: “Bend your head, for you are entering sacred and magical lands.” There is much that is sacred and magical on Arran. Growing up in Glasgow,… Read More »
What a difference an election can make. There is a new atmosphere at the BBC Proms this year, one of timid hope and, yes, relief. With the divisive culture wars over and the licence fee declared safe, hearts should be lighter on the first night at the BBC Symphony Orchestra and Chorus. They are joined… Read More »