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Alexander Hamilton
Visiting the great man’s native Nevis is a must for fans of the hit musical. Read my full Visitor magazine article here
Posted in Journalism, Theatre
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The Ultimate Guide to London’s National Theatre
The Royal National Theatre (most commonly known as the National Theatre, or even just the National) is one of the UK’s leading theatres, and an important London landmark. Here’s everything you need to know about this amazing riverside venue. Read … Continue reading
Posted in Journalism, Theatre
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Travelling to London’s South Bank: Transport and Navigation Tips
Advice on travelling to theatres in and around the South Bank, including the National and Shakespeare’s Globe. Read my full BroadwayWorld article here
Posted in Journalism, Theatre
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Ask the experts
Three smart travellers share their wisdom: for the stylish, tech-savvy and intellectually curious. Read my full Oryx magazine article here
Posted in Journalism
Tagged advice, america, app, article, asia, best, Bonnie Rakhit, buy, cheap, clothes, context, destination, gadget, gear, help, history, hong kong, london, magazine, Mary Jo Binker, one tech traveller, oryx, politics, qatar airways, Russell-Harvey Fernandez, save money, style, stylish, tips, tour, tourist, travel, traveller, washington dc, what to pack
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Custodians of the Wild
In southern Africa, park rangers like Corporal John Mokgale are fighting to save some of the world’s rarest animals from poachers. Read my full Oryx magazine interview here
Posted in Journalism
Tagged africa, animal, article, conservation, corporal john mokgale, e Greater Kruger National Park, elephant, extinction, field ranger, interview, magazine, oryx, park ranger, poacher, poaching, Protected Area Integrity, rhino, save, Southern African Wildlife College, tourist, travel, united for wildlife, visit, wild animal
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Maybe It’s Because I’m A Londoner
Covent Garden flower seller Peter Green on traditional trading and his Royal Warrant. Read my full Discover Britain interview here
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Tomorrow’s World
Three experts in studying the future share their wisdom. Read my full Oryx magazine article here
Posted in Art, Journalism
Tagged amsterdam, art, article, brazil, digital, exhibition, experience economy, flight, fly, future, futurist, futurologist, gallery, ian yeoman, jasper visser, museum, new zealand, oryx magazine, plane, qatar airways, ricardo piquet, rio, scotland, technology, the museum of tomorrow, tourism, tourist, travel, vissch+stam
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Beyond Bollywood, London Palladium
It seems almost redundant to critique a show that so ably – if unconsciously – critiques itself. “The power of Bollywood is it’s unique!” cries one character, before squandering that uniqueness in tired East/West fusion; and “Dance should have feeling!” … Continue reading
Posted in Dance, Journalism, Theatre
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The art of living
Highlights of my February MoveTo Town and Country Arts page: Pick of the month: The special relationship Gain a new perspective on some of our most iconic buildings with Sir John Soane’s Museum’s behind-the-scenes look at architect/client relations Don’t miss: Play detective Can you spot … Continue reading
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