Do you really need an excuse to drink gin? With World Gin Day (13th June) next weekend and most countries still awaiting an ease of lockdown, particularly on pubs and bars, there’s still plenty of ways to celebrate World Gin Day. So stock up and prepare to pour yourself a large glass of your favourite gin […]
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10 tipples to try on your travels
When I’m travelling, I tend to be more of a soft drink drinker. Often sipping on a fresh fruit (Mrs Pa) shake or a can of whatever local soft drink is available – Lemon Fanta (Spain), 100 Plus (Malaysia) or Inca Cola (Peru) are my favourites. Although when it’s hot I’m happy gulping down just […]
Raffles Hotel: unexplained changes resulting in history lost
Sitting in the famous Raffles Hotel Long Bar, sipping enthusiastically on the sweet pink cocktail that was made famous by bartender Ngiam Tong Boon in the 1910’s, I have now officially ticked off one more of the “1000 places to see before you die”. Also a Singapore national monument. Drinking a Singapore Sling in the Long […]