The Peninsula Paris
— September 28, 2014The Peninsula has been a familiar name in Hong Kong, a byword for luxury, and now, for the first time, that name can be found in Europe
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Whodunit on wheels
— September 23, 2014Murder Mystery Lunch train departs London’s Victoria station for a trip around rural Kent
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V&A Museum looks at tools of resistance
— September 8, 2014A London exhibition shows protesters around the world are getting their message across with innovative designs
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Mind Your Manors
— September 1, 2014Country properties in the UK are attracting Asian buyers for various reasons, from contract farming and investment to education and sheer prestige. There are big hidden costs, but the gains can be very rewarding.
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