5th February 2018 | Everyday Luxury Travel Europe Norway

Five Things to Do in Ålesund, Norway

Ålesund has been listed as the most beautiful town in Norway and one of the most beautiful ports in world. Located in on the North-West coast of Norway it’s a beautiful town to admire and a gateway to so much more! 1. Admire Art and Art Nouveau Architecture In 1904 a fire destroyed Ålesund but it… Read more »

1st February 2018 | Everyday Luxury Travel Top Tens Personal

My Top Ten Once in a Lifetime Moments Whilst Travelling

Isn’t the most wonderful thing about travel? Those once-in-lifetime pinch me moments? Big thank you to Polly for suggesting the topic for this month’s travel link up as this post has evoked some incredible memories. 1. First Time on Safari I’m fortunate enough to done two safari holidays, the first time in South Africa and… Read more »

29th January 2018 | Everyday Luxury Travel Europe Norway

A Winter Wonderland at The Storfjord Hotel, Norway

High on a hill in Glomset, Norway lies a little log cabin with hand crafted wooden walls and a traditional Norwegian turf roof. Storfjord Hotel is like something out of Scandinavian fairy tale… But you won’t find any trolls here (I mean the Scandinavian folklore kind, not the Internet kind) instead you’ll encounter a beautiful… Read more »

26th January 2018 | Everyday Luxury Travel Europe Norway

How The Thief Hotel in Oslo Stole my Heart

With a fantastic location and a gorgeous view of the Oslo Fjords, it’s no wonder that The Thief is not only one of the best hotels in Norway but Harper’s Bazaar recently chose the property as one of the 100 greatest hotels in the world and it made the Condé Nast Traveller Gold list in… Read more »

25th January 2018 | Everyday Luxury Travel Europe Top Tens Hungary

Top 12 Things to Do in Budapest

Visiting Budapest was a serious dream come true for me and it really lived up to all expectations. Here are my top twelve things to do in the capital of Hungary. 1. Castle Hill and Fisherman’s Bastion The Castle District on top of Castle Hill is one of the most important places to see in… Read more »

16th January 2018 | Everyday Luxury Travel Europe Hungary

Five Restaurants for Fine Dining in Budapest

Previously eclipsed by more gastronomic capital cities, Budapest is now emerging as a fine dining destination. With four Michelin-starred restaurants, Hungary’s first city has become a top place in Central Europe for great food and fantastic service. Here’s a selection of the best restaurants that we tried: 1. Onyx Restaurant The second restaurant in Budapest… Read more »

12th January 2018 | Everyday Luxury Travel Europe UK

Post-Christmas in the Cotswolds at Calcot Manor

The best thing about blogging is that you meet people on line and soon these virtual strangers become close friends who you communicate with at least once a day through the medium of What’s App. Which is why when Polly asked us to come up to the Cotswolds for lunch on the 2nd of January… Read more »

10th January 2018 | Everyday Luxury Travel General Luxury Travel Tips Personal

Five Ways to Relinquish Control when you’re a Controlling Travel Planner

It’s been well documented on this blog that I have a type A personality meaning I’m highly organised, an over-planner, meticulous with sticking to deadlines, always punctual but often highly stressed. Mr Silver is the relaxed, laid back and patient type B counterpart to my overly controlling personality. Generally this means we complement each other… Read more »

8th January 2018 | Everyday Luxury Travel Hungary

Szimpla Kert and Mazel Tov: Two Very Different Ruin Bars in Budapest

Ruin Bars – a phenomenon that started in Budapest in 2001 with dilapidated or condemned buildings being turned into drinking dens and party places. Szimpla Kert, meaning simple garden, was the original ruin bar and many still say the best, and with that in mind I was keen to visit. How honestly, I wasn’t quite… Read more »

3rd January 2018 | Everyday Luxury Travel Europe Hungary

Borkonyha Winekitchen: A Michelin-Starred restaurant in Budapest

When organising our perfect trip to Budapest, Mr S was keen to not only pick the perfect restaurants but also to visit them at the ideal times. Borkonyha Winekitchen is one of the four Michelin starred restaurants in Budapest but it has a more casual cosy vibe than Onyx Restaurant and is ideal for a fine… Read more »