There are a few occasional truths in the car world. Porsches will always be quicker than they look, Land Rovers will find a way to go wrong at the most inconvenient moment and if you want the world’s best luxury saloon, you buy a Mercedes-Benz S-Class. It has been that way for half a century, almost without interruption.
As I approached ‘Hotel Berlin, Berlin’ in the early evening, a neon blue strip cut across its angular façade, hinting at its mid-20th century roots while embracing the city’s constant evolution. Inside, an LED banner wrapped itself above the self-service reception, flashing contemporary art, just one example of the hotel’s blend of design, innovation and sustainability.
I have officially entered the realm of the middle-aged man. Because for a little while now, I have been yearning for a bit of rose-tinted, unfiltered wanderlust. The kind where you simply go wherever the wind (or Google Maps) decides to take you. And while the grim realities of motorway snarl-ups and the endless dual carriageway roadworks have been quietly airbrushed out of this scenario, I’m going to roam up and down England and Wales – just for the sheer love of it.
Goodwood’s Three Friday Nights series has a well-earned reputation for blending top-class horse racing with live music and a lively, festival-style atmosphere. On this particular Friday, the headline act was none other than The Artful Dodger — the iconic UK garage duo — and they certainly delivered a soundtrack that had the crowd moving well into the evening. But while the music was the main draw for many, the night offered so much more: from thrilling on-track action to indulgent food and drink, all set against Goodwood’s picture-perfect backdrop.
Audi S6 Avant E-Tron Launch Edition – Review in the Grand Touring Style
Audi claims the S6 Avant E-Tron will waft you up to 384 miles on a single charge. Naturally, we decided to test that with a civilised jaunt from Guildford to Norwich and back again — 325 miles in one sitting, no recharging, no fuss, just the quiet purr of electrons and the smug glow of not visiting a petrol station. Touring in style, as always.
In an era where technology often overshadows the art of the ride, the Honda CBR650R emerges as a compelling statement of purpose.
Back in the day, a middleweight sportsbike was uncompromising. In recent years, there has been a rebirth of the middleweight market, but the bikes that inhabit this space have now evolved. They have the same or better performance that we were used to, but now have improved ergonomics that make them more practical to live with and more comfortable to ride.
We arrived at Kingston Airport Jamaica, and the first person we encountered was smiling from ear to ear and this set the tone of the entire trip. We found the locals to be warm, welcoming and always joyous. It is easy to understand why, Jamaica is simply stunning and more so thanks to the glorious weather. What’s not to love?
Images: Timothy Denton
Location: Harvest House, Felixstowe.
There’s an undeniable meaning to the word “MINI”. Capitalised or not, it suggests something compact yet considered. A car that knows exactly what it is and wears that confidence without any “MAXI” sized promises. For years, MINI has traded on this very identity, a blend of classic British funkiness and BMW engineering that is wrapped up in a familiar, upstanding shape.
The recent opening of the Mövenpick Grand Hotel Wroclaw marks a fresh chapter of hospitality for this iconic building, and for the city in which it resides.
