A New Chapter By The Sea: St Enodoc returns after an ambitious transformation overlooking Cornwall’s beautiful Camel Estuary. St Enodoc Reimagined St Enodoc has reopened after a major ten-month transformation, bringing new restaurants, event spaces, refreshed interiors and ambitious cooking from Paul Ainsworth to Cornwall’s spectacular Camel Estuary. It is set in one of the…
Guardians Of The Orangutans Pairi Daiza is helping protect critically endangered Sumatran orangutans through conservation, education and responsible breeding, while giving visitors a closer understanding of the threats facing their wild relatives. A leading Belgian animal park is doing its bit to save a critically endangered species. International Orangutan Day was recently celebrated (August 19)…
A wonderfully imaginative celebration of Belgian gastronomy, combining outstanding chefs, elegant dining and Brussels sightseeing in one genuinely memorable culinary experience. Photo credit: Visit Brussels Brussels Dining On The Move Brussels’ Tram Experience returns with Michelin-starred chefs, inventive Belgian cuisine and panoramic city views, offering diners an extraordinary moving restaurant experience aboard a beautifully transformed…
Remembering The Battle Of Mons Mons will commemorate the First Battle of Mons with wreath-laying ceremonies honouring British and Commonwealth soldiers, Victoria Cross heroes, wartime sacrifice and the enduring legacy of the British Expeditionary Force. Special events will take place this weekend to mark the anniversary of the First Battle of Mons on 23 August,…
Racing The Atlantic Belgian sailor Quentin Debois is preparing to race solo from New York to England in a Mini 6.50, chasing a North Atlantic record of 17 days and nine hours. Belgian sailor Quentin Debois hopes to make waves in yet another world record attempt. He is already the first Belgian to set the…
Built To Last Rome-born chef Filippo La Vecchia reflects on building Brussels’ Osteria Romana, revealing how curiosity, resilience, simplicity, loyal teamwork and relentless standards transformed difficult years into enduring culinary success. Filippo La Vecchia is widely recognised as one of Brussels’ top Italian chefs. But his rise to the top has been from easy – he’s…
Saving Belgium’s Lapwings A pioneering conservation project at ZOO Planckendael rescues vulnerable Northern Lapwing eggs from farmland, incubates them safely and releases young birds while helping restore habitats essential to their long-term survival. A Belgian zoo is doing its bit to help save a bird species threatened with extinction. Once a familiar sight in Belgian…
A retired telecoms worker from Belgium is among those behind an innovative smartphone app that aims to keep you fit and discover “hidden gems” all over the world. Philippe Pleckspaen helped launch “Jooks”, an application that helps you navigate your way around a locality, spotlighting places of interest. The idea is that users do this…
Ten New Hotels Join Relais & Châteaux, Expanding Its Global Vision Of Luxury Hospitality Relais & Châteaux has added ten luxury properties across eight countries, including England’s Wilderness Reserve, strengthening its global collection of exceptional hotels committed to sustainability, fine dining, cultural heritage, and authentic hospitality. A leading hotels association has welcomed ten new members…
French Expertise, Sustainable Values, Exceptional Island Dining French Executive Chef Michel Muffat shares how more than two decades of leadership, innovation, sustainability and mentoring have transformed Niva Kuramathi into a world-class culinary destination in the Maldives. F rench-born Executive Chef Michel Muffat has spent more than two decades quietly shaping one of the Maldives’ most remarkable…
