Eat Your Way Through Penang

Discover ‘Penang: Recipes and Wanderings Around an Island in Malaysia’, the newest cookbook collaboration between Belmond and Apartamento.

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Just the Ticket

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.

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Looking into the Grand Suite bedroom where a bed sits between marquetry wall panels and a window on to the Scottish Highlands.

Meet The Makers: Royal Scotsman’s Grand Suites

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.

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Five books in Belmond's unique 'As Seen By' collection lie scattered on a table-top in bright geometric-pattern covers.

Discover Belmond’s Photobooks

Inspired by Belmond’s one-of-a-kind hotels and destinations, ‘As Seen By’ is an collection of collectible photobooks with Parisian publisher RVB.

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Cascading falls create clouds of spray in a garden view over a table with two glasses of white wine and food, in soft-focus.

Breaking Bread with Luiz Filipe

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.

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In the Dog House

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.

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Aerial view of Napasai's palm-fringed coast, with green lawns bordering a white sand beach that meets an aquamarine sea.

Where to Set-Jet in 2025

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.

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Sunlight plays in shades of honey and gold on the walls and four-poster bed of suite in a Palacio Nazarenas.

Play The Sun Before Dawn

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.

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Chef Andre Chiang stands against a red and green-patterned wall, tightening his white apron straps while looking to camera.

Breaking Bread with Chef André Chiang

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.

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The Artists Exploring the Surrealism of Food

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.

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A group of people wearing Parley For The Ocean shirts gather in a circle on the beach, viewed from behind a female member.

Belmond Partners with Parley for the Oceans

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Design

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Filmmaker Wes Anderson sits at a French polished table in an art deco carriage and observes the world through the window

How Wes Anderson Redesigned Our Train

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.

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Seen from behind, a girl with long braids looks at a white fluffy monster designed by Fernando Laposse using agave fibres.

Ground Force

Discover how Mexico’s long-held tradition of transforming natural materials into craft is being respun by socially minded designers.

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Food and Drink

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Chef Raymond Blanc, wearing glasses and chef whites, lies back on the grass with his arms behind his head, seen from above.

Breaking Bread with Raymond Blanc OBE

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.

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Chef Pía León looks pensive as she sits at a table, viewed from the outside through a window that reflects strips of sky.

Breaking Bread with Pía León

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.

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