by Alex Allen | Apr 18, 2017
One of the biggest horticultural events in the world, the RHS Chelsea Flower Show has been pulling in the best blooms since 1913. They return in great numbers, too, with roughly 500 exhibitors entering each year to arrange their great feats of imagination. Using...
by Alex Allen | Apr 10, 2017
Hawaii bursts at the seams with natural beauty. Think rumbling volcanoes, sugar-sand beaches, lush jungle and precipitous cliffs and you’re almost there. And thanks to endless sunshine, as well as gentle trade winds and mild temperatures, the islands – which are the...
by Alex Allen | Apr 6, 2017
The ancient art of ship building is central to Croatian culture. It’s a tradition that dates back to the beginning of time and a craft that’s been passed on from one generation to the next. From draftsmen to engineers to carpenters, it takes a village to build a ship....
by Alex Allen | Apr 3, 2017
Everybody knows that Venice is part of a historic archipelago, but few bother to strike out beyond its main island. As your boat pulls away from the grand palaces, busy piazzas and ringing bell-towers of Venice, a stunning picture comes into focus. Gone are the...
by Alex Allen | Mar 30, 2017
Our modern-day world of instant gratification means that everything from conversation to grocery shopping is a click or a phone call away. As convenient as this may be, there is no doubt that age-old friendships, drawn-out meals and finely-tuned professions are life’s...
