Walnut is the new wood for Finlay & Co sunglasses
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Walnut is the new wood for Finlay & Co sunglasses

Who? Finlay & Co What? Purveyors of handmade wooden sunglasses Finlay & Co are adding to their collection of shades with a new wood – walnut. The warm walnut wood will be fashioned into Finlay & Co’s classic styles, Ledbury and Bosworth. The designs are also available in zebrano, rosewood and ebony. Finlay & Co sunglasses start from £105. When? Available now Where? Available online at www.finlayandco.com How? Visit website for more information

Taste of London is back at Regent’s Park

Taste of London is back at Regent’s Park

Who? Taste of London What? Taste of London festival is back at London’s Regent’s Park. This year is the foodie festival’s 10th anniversary and to celebrate, it’s putting on a whole host of programs including an explore world beer experience, a bandstand and a BBQ challenge. Tickets from £25.80. When? 20th – 23rd June Where? Regent’s Park, London NW1 5HA How? Visit london.tastefestivals.com for more information

Learn about Vikings in Copenhagen

Learn about Vikings in Copenhagen

Who? National Museum, Copenhagen What? The National Museum is due to put on a major international exhibition based on the theme of VIKING. The main attraction will be the remains of the world’s longest Viking long ship, which is being exhibited for the first time. The exhibition will touch upon themes such as war and expansion, power and aristocracy, rituals and beliefs as well as cultural contacts and trade. When? 22nd June to 17th November 2013 Where? Nationalmuseet, Prinsens Palæ, Frederiksholms Kanal 12, DK-1220 København K, Denmark How? Visit www.natmus.dk/en for more information Fly via British Airways

African adventure by private jet

African adventure by private jet

Who? Abercrombie & Kent What? Luxury tour operators Abercrombie & Kent have recently unveiled their ultimate African adventure – an African odyssey by private jet. A maximum of 40 guests are invited to join CEO Geoffrey Kent on a 19 day journey which will include Tanzania, Ethiopia and Zambia with a mix of wildlife and culture. Prices start from £55,000 per person. When? Book now for travel in March 2014 Where? Journey departs from St Regis Hotel, Via Vittorio Emanuele Orlando, 3 00185 Rome, Italy How? See www.abercrombiekent.co.uk for more information Fly via British Airways

Zagreb Car Museum, photo by Ferdinand Budicki

Zagreb gets Croatia’s first motor museum

Who? Ferdinand Budicki What? The city of Zagreb will soon open Croatia’s first motor museum, named Ferdinand Budicki after the man who bought the first car into the country. The museum will feature over 50 classic cars and motorcycles. The museum will also exhibit car related photographs, organize mechanics workshops, film projections and other events around the history car culture in Croatia. When? Opens 29th June Where? Ulica kneza Ljudevita Posavskog 48, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia How? Visit www.otk-ferdinandbudicki.hr for more information

Learn to make vermouth at Mele e Pere

Learn to make vermouth at Mele e Pere

Who? Mele e Pere What? Italian trattoria Mele e Pere are now offering regular vermouth evenings where guests can sample a variety of vermouth and vermouth cocktails as well as learn to make the fortified drink. Guests will get to explore the ingredients in a classic vermouth as well as try their hand at making some of their own. Masterclasses are £15 and includes nibbles at the bar. When? Monthly Where? 46 Brewer St, Soho, London W1F 9TF How? Visit www.meleepere.co.uk for more information