Europe and Middle East

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Andy Mossack reviews the new Epic Sana Algarve a 5 star luxury hotel built from scratch.

Epic Sana Algarve. Experience a brand new 5 star hotel.

Andy Mossack reviews the new Epic Sana Algarve a 5 star luxury hotel built from scratch.

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A Weekend in Riga

Riga is a walking city, just the right size for a weekend break, and the old town, which has now been fully restored to its former colourful glory, contains many hidden gems that you’ll just stumble across when you explore all its little winding back streets.

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French Cookery Lessons: French Houseparty Style

From filleting fish to spinning sugar, my 6 day “Gourmet Explorer” french cookery course at the French House Party near Carcassonne was a culinary delight.

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The Pera Palace, Istanbul.

The Pera Palace is an Istanbul legend since 1832 when passengers from the Orient Express were carried in sedan chairs up the hill  to stay overnight.

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Andy Mossack goes into the desert to go hunting for French cheeses in the Negev.

French Cheeses in the Negev. Discover delicious cheeses made in the desert.

Who would have thought that in such an arid place as this you could produce Camembert cheeses of the utmost delicacy, but that’s exactly what they’ve done. Naot Farm in Ramat Hanegev, a 2 hour drive south from Tel Aviv, is the realisation of a dream for them both and a real throwback to Israel’s early pioneering days. Here is where you will find authentic french cheeses in the Negev.

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Andy Mossack tries out the ultimate stress reduction therapy as he  goes relaxing with water maidens in Eilat

Relaxing With Water Maidens in Eilat. Discover the perfect stress reduction therapy.

Andy Mossack tries out the ultimate stress reduction therapy as he  goes relaxing with water maidens in Eilat

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