Hamburg - March 2016

First time in Hamburg. While I'm staying in the wonderful development of HafenCity, the town itself has been a bit of a disappointment.

Valletta - February 2016

This is my last day in Malta [staying a few kilometres from Valletta in St Julian's].

Yesterday afternoon, for the two hours before sunset - which at this time of year is a bit before 18:00 - I enjoyed a leisurely walk up and down the streets of Valletta. With very few exceptions, the buildings are old and in a state of disrepair. They look utterly charming en masse - especially as the stone is honeyed and weathered - but in truth, it presents an impoverished reality of the down-at-heel state of this fortress island.

After my walk, and before a rather prompt return the the hotel via my driver, Lawrence, I ate at the splendidly tranquil Adesso on South Street. Veal carpaccio followed by pork cheeks cooked 'sous vide'. Yum!

Krakow - January 2016

Kuala Lumpur - January 2016

Stockholm - November 2015

This is probably my last overseas trip this year - three days in Stockholm. Just spent the first evening at Stockholm Fisk in Vasagatan, right in the centre of town. Lemon sole with parmesan gratin, prawns and a white wine sauce. Chablis. Yum...

Warsaw - November 2015

Paris - October 2015