Ever since a young Cornish engineer pioneered the first-ever train journey in South Wales in 1804, the world has been enamoured with the possibilities of the rail travel. Journalist, trains aficionado and author of 'Around the World in 80 Trains', Monisha Rajesh, leads us full steam ahead through Britain’s railway history – and explores how a new luxury train signals that slow travel is back on track.
Read more - Just the Ticket
Royal Scotsman’s Grand Suites are a blend of Scottish tradition and contemporary luxury. In this episode of ‘Meet The Makers’, we speak to textile designer Araminta Birse-Stewart and furniture maker William Garvey, as they reflect on nature’s bounty and the rugged landscapes of ancient Caledonia – both major inspirations for the contemporary interiors of our luxury train.
Read more - Meet The Makers: Royal Scotsman’s Grand Suites
After a global search and over 800 applications, the first winner of the Belmond Photographic Residency has been announced.
Read more - Meet the Winner of the Belmond Photographic Residency
Inspired by Belmond’s one-of-a-kind hotels and destinations, ‘As Seen By’ is an collection of collectible photobooks with Parisian publisher RVB.
Read more - Discover Belmond’s Photobooks
As Cape Town’s cultural dynamism goes from strength to strength, Johannesburg-based writer Zanele Kumalo spotlights the fashion scene’s game-changing names to know.
Read more - The South African Fashion Designers To Watch
Nestled within whispering distance of Brazil’s Iguassu Falls, Restaurant Y pays tribute to the region’s deep connection with water. Meet Luiz Filipe, the Michelin-starred chef at the helm, who is dedicated to showcasing his country’s rich culinary traditions on the most dramatic natural stage.
Read more - Breaking Bread with Luiz Filipe
Day and night, make the most of Madeira. Discover subtropical gardens, find the archipelago's best surfing spots and dine on ocean-to-table delicacies from the comfort of Reid's Palace.
Read more - Sunrise to Sunset: A Day by the Ocean in Madeira
Finding the perfect luxury hotel that is dog-friendly can be a ruff task. Discover the Belmond hotels that allow pets and their stylish globetrotting owners, from pet-friendly hotels in Italy to luxurious doggy havens in the English countryside.
Read more - In the Dog House
Deceptively simple but with depths of flavour: enter the humble tomato spaghetti, named after the Hollywood starlet who loved it so.
Read more - Recipe: Spaghetti alla Elizabeth Taylor
More than ever, travellers are picking travel spots featured on their favourite TV shows and films. We investigate the trend and look ahead to the stop set-jetting spots for 2025, from palm-fringed Koh Samui to the plains of Peru.
Read more - Where to Set-Jet in 2025
With every dish he creates, Chef André Chiang wants to capture the taste of a place and the story of a journey. We stepped into the kitchen of the culinary curator onboard the Eastern & Oriental Express as it travels through Malaysia for an insight into his culinary philosophy and the art of writing a menu.
Read more - Breaking Bread with Chef André Chiang
Join photographer Nick Ballón on a photographic journey through the vibrancy of modern Peru, while tracing a complex family history deep into the ancient Incan Empire.
Read more - Play The Sun Before Dawn
A trip onboard a Les Bateaux Belmond boat is unlike anything else. Welcome to a day on Amaryllis, where from sunrise to sunset, you’ll explore the beauty of Burgundy by meeting food and wine producers that make this region in France so special.
Read more - Onboard Amaryllis, From Sunrise to Sunset
Art and food have always been closely intertwined, but when the Surrealist movement came along, it took a trippy turn. Now chefs and artists are serving up ever-more fanciful feasts off the canvas, as ingredients become both medium and muse. Food writer Bre Graham lifts the lid on the latest batch of mind-bending maestros.
Read more - The Artists Exploring the Surrealism of Food
Wes Anderson's distinctive style now graces the rails. Climb on board the British Pullman and discover a train carriage meticulously re-designed by the director, and spiriting travellers across the UK.
Read more - How Wes Anderson Redesigned Our Train
Discover how Mexico’s long-held tradition of transforming natural materials into craft is being respun by socially minded designers.
Read more - Ground Force
When Raymond Blanc found the historic manor house that would become Le Manoir, he said it was ‘love at first sight’. Forty years on, we spent the day reminiscing with Raymond about his vision for Le Manoir and his culinary inspirations.
Read more - Breaking Bread with Raymond Blanc OBE
Through numerous ancient ingredients and centuries of history, discover the DNA of new restaurant ‘Mauka’ with the celebrated Peruvian chef at the helm: Pía León.
Read more - Breaking Bread with Pía León