The past year or so has seen almost all international sporting tournaments either delayed or cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic, and the UEFA European Championships has been no exception. As a result, football fans are now delighted that the Euro 2020 competition is (more…)
As the weather hots up and thoughts turn to summer holidays, there’s no doubt that most people will be thinking of a ‘staycation’ due to travel restrictions, but this doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy a delicious rum cocktail or two to remind you of more exotic locations. Here are some ideas to tempt your taste buds:
Many of a certain age are sure to remember the classic Campari advertisements of the mid-1970s, with Lorraine Chase and her classic, ‘no, Luton airport’ line. The advert poked fun at the newly emerging middle class and the increase in world travel, showing how tastes and the desire for more sophisticated drinks were emerging throughout (more…)
As the 2021 French Open, otherwise known as the Roland-Garros, gets underway, let’s take a look at one of tennis’s most prestigious tournaments and the beautiful trophies that are (more…)
Any whisky connoisseur knows that the type of glass they drink from is a key part of enjoying the drink, but why is this? What makes the (more…)
As the UK gradually returns to normal with the re-opening of pubs, bars and restaurants, there are some key trends that (more…)
With social distancing restrictions gradually being lifted across the globe, what better way to celebrate than by observing National Wine Day next week, on May 25th. Here are some fun facts to digest while you dust off your best engraved wine glasses and (more…)
Each year, the buzz and speculation around the BRIT Awards never fails, and there is usually as much interest in the statuette as the nominees. This year is no exception, as it is the first time in the history of the awards that there is a (more…)
A little later than usual, the Oscars’ season is finally over, following a glittering Academy Awards ceremony that was broadcast on the April 26. The build-up to the awards ceremony was filled with the usual quirks we have come to know and love about the Oscars, so here are (more…)
A hotly debated topic amongst beer drinkers is the type of glass that they drink from, a tankard or a straight glass. Here, we’ll discuss the difference between the (more…)
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