Schweizerhof Hotel, Bern
The hour-drive from Lucerne allowed me to play a little with my BMW M850i xDrive, which in Sport mode delivered a seismic degree of thunder roaring for all inside and outside the car. Surprisingly agile for its size, it offers stacks of grip through the tight Alpine corners, a testament to its great chassis and […]
Bürgenstock Resort, Lake Lucerne
Apart from the environs of London, the Alps have the highest density of James Bond locations in the world. Part of the films Goldfinger, On Her Majesty’s Secret Service, For Your Eyes Only, Goldeneye and The World Is Not Enough were all filmed here. One of these locations is the Bürgenstock Resort, where Sean Connery […]
Sabi Sabi
The measures taken globally to control the propagation of Covid-19 have had a significant negative impact on the conservation efforts in Africa, exacerbated by other factors such as poor governance, poverty, increasing human populations and illegal wildlife trade, continue to drive wildlife declines across the continent. The main source of revenue to support conservation efforts […]
California Dreamin’
A gentle breeze whips the snow into a frenzy, as if dancing in the alpine air. Above, the winter sun radiates through the azure sky, and I feel its warmth against my face as I bootpack the final few meters to the summit of Squaw Peak, the highest point of Palisades Tahoe at 2,708-metres. From […]
Searching for calm
Tranquillity can be hard to come across in Monaco. With its never-ending hustle and bustle, shoppers on the go and tourists clamouring to take photos of the sports cars whizzing by, the place can be overwhelming and chaotic. But tucked away within the stunning Hotel Metropole Monte-Carlo, a stone’s throw away from the heart of […]
Cruise de Luxe
Seven Seas Explorer, a vessel owned by Regent Seven Seas Cruises is now starring in the Channel 5 series “The World’s Most Expensive Ship”. This doesn’t necessarily mean that it is the most expensive to cruise on, but it is generally recognised as being the most luxurious. I-M Intelligent Magazine sent Shelley Campbell to the Explorer […]
Le Touquet Paris-Plage, Côte d’Opale
As the world celebrates 60 years of 007 films with all kinds of events across the globe, we opted to pay a visit to a few spots in Europe that played a key role in the lives of the real and imaginary characters involved in the epic saga of the world’s favourite secret agent. In […]
Stranger Things to Do in L.A.
When you visit Los Angeles, it’s hard to imagine running out of things to do. At the top of the list for most people are exploring Hollywood, checking out the local beaches, enjoying all manner of fun bars and restaurants, and – of course – hiking up to the Hollywood sign for a photo or […]
Buddha-Bar Montenegro
Founded by French-Romanian restaurateur Raymond Vișan and DJ and interior designer Claude Challe,the Buddha-Bar first open in Paris in 1996 and quickly became one of the hottest places to see and be seen in the French capital. The success was such that soon there were Budha Bars sprouting up all over the world, from Marrakesh […]
Abu Dhabi
From morning walks along beaches rich with powder-soft, white sand, to afternoons spent experiencing adrenaline-inducing sports and lazy evenings exploring the abundance of quality restaurants the emirate has to offer, Abu Dhabi is a perfect destination to soak up the sun for a few days when Europe turns cold and grey. You don’t need to […]
