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- Arguably the best piano in the world … 17/03/2014Fazioli pianos have become rightly renowned for the calibre of their sound, their workmanship and their technology. They are rare indeed but Nur Lounge at Fairmont Baku, Flame Towers features one of their special models – the M Liminal, designed … Continue reading →magellanstraits
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Arguably the best piano in the world …
Fazioli pianos have become rightly renowned for the calibre of their sound, their workmanship and their technology. They are rare indeed but Nur Lounge at Fairmont Baku, Flame Towers features one of their special models – the M Liminal, designed … Continue reading
Statues of Stature: Sherlock Holmes of Baker Street
Now this statue is instantly identifiable. It is of course, our hero, the fictional detective, Sherlock Holmes, standing puffing a pipe, outside of Baker Street Tube Station on the Marylebone Road. This bronze artwork was created by artist John Doubleday … Continue reading
A World in Miniature in Baku
In an inconspicuous space the size of an average sitting room lies one of the most intriguing collections I have even seen – Baku’s Museum of Miniature Books in Azerbaijan. Situated in the heart of the city’s ancient Inner City, an … Continue reading
New header: Staunton Country Park, Hampshire
Our new header is taken from a visit to Staunton Country Park, Hampshire, shot one sunny day last November. Staunton is an extraordinary place – a former estate, the Victorian house was demolished leaving this gorgeous landscape and the property’s … Continue reading
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Tagged Activities, Britain, Days out, Hampshire, Local history, Staunton Country Park, Travel, UK
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Date for the diary – Fishbourne Roman Palace
If you are looking for ways to spend the weekend away from the humdrum, then our “Dates for the Diary” series is for you. This week we take a look at Fishbourne Roman Palace, near Chichester. Dating back to late … Continue reading
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In the Frame: A killer on the wing
For this episode of “In the Frame”, we bring you the life blood of the Arabian Desert, the falcon. The speed and natural instincts of this intrepid hunter were long admired by the nomadic peoples of the desert. Needing a … Continue reading
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Tagged Bedouin, Dubai, Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve, falcon, Falconary
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Azerbaijan Week – Khinalig – the highest village in Europe
If you are feeling adventurous and have a spare day to go exploring when next in Baku, Azerbaijan, then why not take a day trip to Khinalig, Europe’s highest village? It’s the furthest excursion I could do to see something … Continue reading