Gravity
There aren’t many things that are genuinely frightening in the cinema. Horror films? Forget it.…
Author Toby 'Lawrence' White
Making its Marche: Undiscovered Italy
“I was discovering a different side to Italy, the path distinctly less travelled…and the feeling of wonder when one comes across something not seen in books or media, as if stumbling across it for the first time.”
Thailand in Four Seasons: City
“As we turned into the throng of the city I was aware of the juxtaposition of the ultra-modern with the elemental.” Larry leaves the green jungle to enter the grey in the conclusion of his Thai adventure…
Masters of the Martini
Navigating London Cocktail Week is akin to entering a new city. Even if you attacked…
Au Bout de Goûter
Everyone’s at it these days. It seems the public’s appetite for it is insatiable. Hotels…
Thailand in Four Seasons: Jungle
“I have arrived in the most extraordinary place. As I write I am sat in a wooden treetop bar, straining against candlelight, the distant hills of Burma sporadically illuminated by streaks of lightning.” In Part 2 of his epic adventure, Larry enters the wilds of northern Thailand…
Thailand in Four Seasons: Cuisine
“A warm orange sun burned through the haze that diffused the Doi Suthep mountains and, instinctively, I heard the theme to ‘Merry Christmas, Mr Lawrence’ in my head – until I realised it was coming from the stereo in the bar behind me.” Larry begins an odyssey across Thailand…
Prima Ballerina
I’ll say one thing for Penhaligon’s, they certainly know how to name a scent. Not…
Estoril: Portugal’s Playground
From the Algarve through Alentejo, up to Porto and the Douro valley, we conclude our journey across Portugal as Larry arrives just outside the capital, Lisbon, from an invitation On Her Majesty’s Secret Service…
Liverpool, Vivat!
“Liverpool’s heritage was evident the minute we stepped out of Lime Street station and caught sight of St George’s Hall, standing proud, like a Victorian Parthenon.” Larry ventures north for music, majesty and mayhem…
Cool Cats In St. Ives
As Gabrielle headed west to Fifteen in Watergate Bay, Larry ventures further along the coast, to St Ives, for a weekend in what he thinks is a classic Cornish cottage…
Henley Literary Festival Preview
With festivals of all kinds now two-a-penny during the summer, Larry previews one that’s avoiding the rush and taking things (and books) at its own pace…