While I was taking the tube during rush hour in London recently, I had a few angry and frustrated thoughts that I'm sure a million and one people have had (and written about) before me. As I watched the hoards of people plodding up the stairs in steady unison I felt so... corralled. It made me think ...
MacDermott’s Argentina: Gauchos, Rodeos & Pancho Panza
Hugh MacDermott is the founder of 'MacDermott's Argentina', which offers tailor made holidays to Argentina, specialising in horse riding and the gaucho culture. Hugh has travelled extensively around the world, but especially in South America, making gaucho friends at various estancias along the way, and taking such beautiful photos on his journeys that you can't help ...
Córdoba – The Heart of Al-Andalus
With summer coming up, I thought it would be an ideal time to write about my favourite city in Spain - Córdoba. Flower pots lining the walls and balconies are a common sight, especially on Calle de Los Flores Never-ending blue skies, horses and carriages, streets lined with frondy green trees, fairytale forts, golden sunshine, beautiful Arab ...
Best Places around the World to Ride
I would like to write about the best places around the world to go riding, based on my personal experiences. Dubai, United Arab Emirates 2 hour desert ride 300 AED (about £50) Experienced riders only (for this ride) One of the best riding experiences of my life was in Dubai on a desert hack with the Dubai Polo and Equestrian ...
Herons & Horses
On a quiet crescent row in West London sleeps a small little pub called the Heron. You wouldn't really notice it unless it was your intended destination. Down some shabby stairs and into a tiny little room filled with the strangest assortment of lamps, mirrors and a rainbow of multi coloured seats. There are only 6 ...
