Vietnam in focus

I was invited for a nice lunch in Stockholm by Vietnam Airlines earlier this week. Talking about Vietnam brings lovely memories.

I have been to Vietnam two times and it's indeed a country I like very much. The Vietnamese people are lovely and the culture and some of the beaches are amazing.

The island of Con Dao is one of my favorites.

View from the bedroom at Six Senses Con Dao.

The food is great - here I'm learning how to make delicious Vietnamese spring rolls.

The beach at Con Dao is stunning!

I also visited the central part

of Vietnam where you find the cultural cities Hoi An and Hue.

One of my absolute favorite hotels in this area is The Nam Hai

In Hue you will find lovely small shops and great restaurants.

Farzana Karim is the manager of Vietnam Airlines in Scandinavia and Finland. She is also a friend of mine since 20 years




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His Dream came through...

Bhutan, the hidden Himalayan kingdom that was kept secret for almost 400 years, is opening it's doors.
The slogan of Bhutan is; 'Happiness is a place'
Actually I feel happiness here is their brand.

I visited Bhutan a few years ago and stayed at the most beautiful Aman resorts.

I also met Jiwan, who worked as a butler and who asked me to fulfill his dreams...




Here you can see Jiwan who had a dream to go abroad one day and visit Sweden. It took Hanna and me 5 months hard work to get all permissions... Jiwan finally ended up in Stockholm and worked for 6 months in our office as an exclusive butler and a Bhutan Expert. His dream came through and I'm sure he thinks of us every day.

A working lady, I met when climbing to one of the many monasteries

One of the Aman hotels built as a traditional Bhutanese country house.

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No Sugar Added!

I was having a lovely dinner with Ilse and Max from Select Collection at the new restaurant Kamp Signe in Helsinki.

It was opened in May by Sami Tallberg and his team. It's known for top quality, organic and exotic range of Finnish specialities. The wild plants and herbs are hand-picked and the other ingredients are also by local producers.

Compliments from the chef - Thank you Sami. I can truly recommend this champagne. No sugar added.

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Good friends

It's nice to know you have friends that you can not only tell your secrets to but also party and how fun with...

Julia and me in the Caribbean some weeks back.

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Essence of Life

It's great feeling to have a best friend in your son and his beloved...It's also great to have exciting plans together...

To work in the travel trade is a great privilege for us... It gives us the extra essence of life.

"The world is a book and those who do not travel read only one page" By St Augustin

Together with my son Jonatan and his girlfriend Louise, in Anguilla some weeks back

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Back in London

Back to work after some beautiful days in the Caribbean.




After work; enjoying pink champagne by Valerie in our beautiful Select Collection Mayfair Boutique on 62 South Audley Street. I'm in picture with Baria ( in the middle) and Valerie, both very succesful ladies and lovely friends.

Baria invited us for dinner at the Lebanese restaurant Noura Lounge in Belgravia. Great food!

We also met with the owner of Noura, who is a good friend of Baria.

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Heading back

It's a nostalgic feeling when you board the aircraft from the ground...


Departing Antigua

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Great Food

In Anguilla you will find plenty of very nice local restaurants with great food

Soft shell crab burger with sweet potato chips

Lobster is the 'national' dish which you find on every menu

Home made chocholate ice-cream

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Viceroy

Enjoying the beautiful Viceroy Hotel in Anguilla















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Dreams come through

To search for the best beaches has been an evergoing lifetime project..
When you find beaches like in Anguilla it feels like dreams coming through...










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Afternoon Tea

After a busy day exploring the island of Anguilla - what's better than afternoon tea at the veranda of Cap Juluca, listening to the beautiful music played by Julia.

Green tea with passion fruit

Julia by the piano

Jonatan and Louise enjoying the music as well.

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Happy Birthday Christian

All day celebration...



Christian is not just a professional boardmember of Select Collection but a long term loyal and lovely friend.

Morning cake

Afternoon walk

The Rum Punch...

Evening sweets

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