Since the wedding of Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden to Daniel Westling in 2010 and Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, to Catherine Middleton in 2011, royal wedding fever has been sweeping the world. In just a few weeks another fairytale wedding will be celebrated in Sweden, as Princess Madeleine is set to marry British-American financier Christopher O-Neill at the Royal Chapel in Stockholm on June 8.

I hadn’t really quite known what to expect as we boarded the bus and headed south.  Fresh from ten days exploring the wonders of Istanbul (now officially one of my favourite cities in the world), and a week lazing beside the pool in Selcuk, we were finally making our way down to the southern coast of Turkey for a couple of weeks of sailing, drinking and working on our tans with a bunch of friends.

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Outdoor jackets are now more advanced than ever, with a range of finishes, fabrics and features designed for every kind of outdoor activity. While there are all kinds of brands, coatings and fabrics to choose from, waterproof jackets essentially fall into two main categories: membrane or coated.

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Like most people, when I pack to travel I have a fairly standard checklist of essential items to take with me. Over the years this list has become more and more tech-focused thanks to the constant stream of new, portable gadgetry. There are certain things that, at this point, I couldn’t survive without.

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Travelling through parts of the Middle East – in particular Dubai – provides a great opportunity to experience what fast growing wealth and a high GDP can do for a country. Dubai vividly displays its wealth through an array of 5-7 star hotels, its man-made developments complementing the natural beauty of its beaches.

Having just returned from the region, let me share a few tips for making the most of your holiday there.

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