Who? Lonely Planet
What? If you love spicy food then you must not miss the latest release from Lonely Planet: The World’s Best Spicy Food. As well as 100 authentic recipes, there are also suggestions on where to find these dishes when you’re travelling. Perfect for at home or on the road. Priced at £14.99.
When? Available now
Where? Available online and in store
How? Buy now from Amazon, or Lonely Planet
Who? Krug collaborates and London Philharmonia Orchestra What? To celebrate the annual recreation of the Grande Cuvée, Krug has collaborated with the London Philharmonia Orchestra on a new week-long installation. The showpiece leads guests through the making of the Champagne while listening to music by the orchestra, drawing similarities and parallels between the two. There are also opportunities to get involved, including conducting an orchestra. Priced at £60 per person, including two glasses of the Grande Cuvée. When? 7th to 11th April Where? The Truman Brewery, Dray Walk, London E1 6QL How? For more information and to book tickets, see www.krug.com
Pure Vanilla provides an in-depth guide to vanilla including its species, origins, history and tasting notes. The author, Shauna Sever, is an American baking blogger and former investigative journalist and TV presenter. There are 85 recipes in the book, split into six chapters (breakfasts, cakes and pies, cookies and bars, candies and confections, custards and creams, drinks), across 160 pages. Here are a few facts about vanilla from the book: The Totonac Indians were credited as the first to discover vanilla. They then introduced their techniques for working with vanilla to their conquerors the Aztecs. Vanilla was produced exclusively in Mexico until 1836 when the secrets of its pollination was…
Who? Reykjavik Winter Lights Festival What? With little light in the Reykjavik winter, things can get pretty bleak. And that’s why with the arrival of February and more light, the city is hosting its Winter Lights Festival. The festival is a collection of events around the city, celebrating winter and light, incorporating music, art, sport and culture. When? 7th to 10th February Where? Throughout the city of Reykjavik How? For more information, visit www.vetrarhatid.is Fly via British Airways
Who? Inside Japan What? To explore Japan’s natural art trails and take advantage of the Setouchi Triennale Arts Festival, Inside Japan have put together a tour for the event. You can travel on a ten-night ‘Art Island’ self-guided package, including 10 nights’ accommodation, all domestic transport, Setouchi Triennale Arts Festival Pass and private guide in Kyoto. Priced at £1,439 per person, excluding flights to Japan. When? 20th July to 1st September Where? Departure by arrangement How? Visit www.insidejapantours.com for more information Fly via British Airways
Who? Christie’s What? The 15th annual Christie’s Ski Sale is returning to London again this year. The sale remains the only ski dedicated auction in the world. This year it’s all about the golden age of travel with over 160 lots of vintage posters and Louis Vuitton luggage going under the hammer. When? 23rd January at 1pm Where? Christie’s South Kensington, 85 Old Brompton Road, London SW7 3LD How? For more information visit www.christies.com
Soon to arrive at the Royal Academy is the installation entitled “The Lost Album”, an exhibition of over four hundred original photographs taken by the late Dennis Hopper. This is the first time such a large collection of Hopper’s work has been shown in the UK. All of the photographs were taken between 1961 and 1967 and were personally selected by Hopper for his first major exhibition at the Fort Worth Art Centre, Texas, in 1970. In addition to the photographs will be a selection of vintage prints which were discovered after Hopper’s death in 2010. Hopper first started experimenting with photography using a camera bought for him by his,…
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