In what is very clearly a slow news year for what we love doing and writing about, it is good to see when venues adjust their offerings to cater for our current times. Recently announced, the Four Seasons chain is offering 20% off on advanced bookings that also include full flexibility should your plans need […]

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As we are headed towards winter, my thoughts meander more and more towards places where I can get some heat and feel cosy. Given it’s not always possible to escape to the tropics, a pampering spa day or weekend is the next best thing in my book. As we like to explore luxury value for […]

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At Aspiring Snob, we have a few fundamental beliefs. They include luxury that is value for money (as opposed to alleged luxury for cheap) and education on some of the finer things in life. Having had the good fortune of experiencing some amazing places, as well as those to avoid, we have put together a […]

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Italy. Hearing the name of the country evokes a number of thoughts and sensations. From history to food. From stunning scenery to warm hospitality. From hectic bustling metropolises to laid back easy-going villages. Italy offers something for everyone. From observation and experience, most people who travel to Italy stay in the major cities at hotels […]

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Arriving at the airport after a long-haul flight is the final hurdle you need to jump in any journey. Airports, especially the big hub airports like London Heathrow, Dubai, Hong Kong and New York’s JFK, can be large confusing affairs that can take time to navigate through with lots of walking and, more often than […]

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Discomfort Zone on a Plate For years, oysters to me were in too much of a discomfort zone for my palate to actually try them with an open mind. It was not only their slimy appearance but also the largely misunderstood way of eating them. I believed that you were supposed to slurp them down […]

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Remember when you were a lot younger and you seemed to have all the time in the world, but no money? Perhaps as a kid, a teenager or a university student. Back then when you took a holiday it was most likely a long one, for at least a few weeks, and it always seemed […]

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For me, the perfect day starts like this: I wake up naturally five minutes before the alarm, feeling refreshed I jump out of bed and spring straight into the shower Feeling refreshed and cleansed, I make a healthy breakfast I brew the perfect coffee Reading the news, I enjoy my breakfast and my delicious coffee […]

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This article may seem ridiculous, but please do hear me out. There are some circumstances where a Business Class flight actually does cost less money overall than Economy. Before starting into my main points, it is worth pointing out that it is possible to get cheaper seats in Business than in Economy due to demand […]

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Tip: When in Hong Kong looking for hotels in a similar price range, choose the Mandarin Oriental The Landmark if you’re looking for good value for money. The service is so impeccable that you will feel well looked after and really listened to and you’ll be leaving relaxed and rejuvenated. Enter the magical door of […]

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