As the Georgian sun begins to set , it casts a golden glow over the rugged peaks of the Caucasus Mountains.

Nestled in the rugged heartland of Georgia, Kazbegi is a hidden gem that invokes both awe and wonder. A dramatic landscape carved by time, Kazbegi offers an almost surreal beauty against the backdrop of the towering Caucasus Mountains.

As we stepped off the cramped marshrutka, the sun-dappled streets of Tbilisi unfolded before us like a well-worn tapestry, each thread telling a story the city was eager to share. There’s something magnetic about Tbilisi—its chaotic charm, the juxtaposition of ancient and modern, the smell of khinkali wafting through the air, paired with the distant cordillera breathing life into this vibrant capital. Tbilisi doesn’t just exist; it thrives—mixing the old with the new, the traditional with the avant-garde.

Located in an aristocratic quadrangle in the heart of Mayfair, a few steps away from high end car showrooms is a culinary jewel, truly rare and immensely valuable.

While in London recently, Laveena and I enjoyed a lunch one afternoon at the renowned and sophisticated Chutney Mary, a restaurant that remains a shining example of contemporary Indian dining in the city’s vibrant culinary scene. Chutney Mary has relocated to a new address at St James's, not far from The Ritz hotel.

Cafe Foresta, located in Porto, Portugal, is a charming little eatery which offers the best breakfast experience ever.

The Majestic Café is a historic and iconic café located in Porto, Portugal. It is considered one of the most beautiful cafés in the world and has a rich history dating back to the early 20th century.

Seville has captured our hearts in ways we never could have imagined.

Livraria Lello, also known as Lello Bookstore, is a renowned bookstore located in Porto, Portugal. It is considered one of the most beautiful bookstores in the world and a major cultural attraction in the city.

We dined at Jay Fai, waiting and watching the ever so energetic 77 year young empress of Thai street food, the Michelin Starred Wonder Woman in open kitchen action, as she worked her wok skilfully and crafted the planet’s most delicious khai jeaw poo or crab omelet, laden with the juiciest, freshest most famous chunks of crab meat in all of Thailand.