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Our Man On The Ground is a unique advisory service based in London, providing free travel advice worldwide from people who are passionate about travel, culture and eating out. From small boutique to larger 4 and 5 star hotels and luxury ski chalets, we have a team of local men and women on the ground in many cities and towns around the world whose goal is to find those wonderful places to stay, ea

t, drink, ski and relax. Our main focus is helping our users find quality ‘local’ information and our growing network of men and women on the ground make this possible. They play a vital role in giving you insider knowledge on hidden gems of places. You could say it’s almost like having a local friend to show you around.

20/12/2024

Our intrepid travel writer Rebecca Hay visits the 2,000 year old city of Cologne to take in its rich history and culture. Read on for more about what there is to see and do in this vibrant German city: https://omotgtravel.com/europe/historic-cologne/

OMOTG Travel and Lifestyle Magazine visits the 2,000 year old city of Cologne in Germany to take in its rich history and culture.

19/12/2024

AVI-8 and Inkdial have unveiled the Limited Edition ‘Blueprint’ Style Hawker Hurricane Chronograph celebrating the four-year anniversary of Inkdial. Read on for more about this rather special timepiece: https://omotgtravel.com/watches/avi-8-hawker-hurricane-inkdial-chronograph-limited-edition/

AVI-8 and Inkdial unveil the Limited Edition ‘Blueprint’ Style Hawker Hurricane Chronograph celebrating the four-year anniversary of Inkdial.

17/12/2024

Our Scottish writer Rebecca Hay stays at the magical Monzie Estate in one of its self-catering cottages, tucked away in the heart of the Perthshire countryside, a haven for holiday makers. Read on for her review of this idyllic place to stay with its breathtaking scenery: https://omotgtravel.com/hotels/monzie-estate/

OMOTG Travel and Lifestyle Magazine reviews Monzie Estate in Crieff, in the heart of the Perthshire countryside in Scotland.

16/12/2024

Japanese watch manufacturer Orient Star has just launched the M42 Diver 1964 2nd Edition F6 Date 200m Titanium from their Sports Collection M42 which is limited to just 365 pieces. Read on for more about this limited edition timepiece commemorating the 60th anniversary of Orient’s divers’ watch: https://omotgtravel.com/watches/orient-star-m42-diver-1964-2nd-edition/

Orient Star has released a limited edition M42 Diver 1964 2nd Edition F6 Date 200m Titanium watch to mark their 60th Anniversary.

13/12/2024

The elegant four-star St. Ermin's Hotel by St James’s Park, has launched its traditional Festive Afternoon Tea alongside a plant based, gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian and festive children’s tea, and we popped along to try it. Read on for more about this wonderful way to celebrate the festive season and round off a day’s shopping in London, surrounded by beautiful Christmas decorations and an inviting, warm atmosphere: https://omotgtravel.com/afternoon-tea/st-ermins-afternoon-tea/

OMOTG Travel and Lifestyle Magazine reviews the Festive Afternoon Tea at the St. Ermin’s Hotel by St James’s Park in Central London.

12/12/2024

Luxury cruise line Cunard has unveiled an extensive refurbishment of the 2,000-passenger Queen Elizabeth which will be carried out ahead of the ship’s inaugural 2025 Caribbean programme and debut Alaska season. Read on for more about this significant refit: https://omotgtravel.com/cruises/cunard-announces-makeover-for-queen-elizabeth/

Luxury cruise line Cunard has unveiled an extensive refurbishment of the 2,000-passenger ship Queen Elizabeth in 2025.

09/12/2024

Our intrepid travel correspondent Rebecca Hay pays a visit to Venice and stays at the beautiful 5-Star Hilton Molino Stucky Venice located on Giudecca Island. Read on for her review of this luxury hotel: https://omotgtravel.com/hotels/hilton-molino-stucky-venice/

OMOTG Travel and Lifestyle Magazine reviews the 5-Star Hilton Molino Stucky Venice hotel located on Giudecca Island.

05/12/2024

Our LA-based writer Jolie Loeb flew over to Europe to stay at Château St Pierre de Serjac and Château Capitoul in the South of France. Read her review about these two fabulous spa hotels and luxury villas with restaurants: https://omotgtravel.com/hotels/chateau-st-pierre-de-serjac-and-chateau-capitoul/

OMOTG Travel and Lifestyle Magazine reviews Château St Pierre de Serjac and Château Capitoul in the South of France.

04/12/2024

Orient Star recently unveiled the new M34 F7 Mechanical Moon Phase and M34 F7 Semi Skeleton Limited Edition timepieces. Read on for more about these two new watches that have a white mother of pearl dial and gradation that depicts the aurora’s ephemeral light in the dawn sky: https://omotgtravel.com/watches/orient-star-m34-f7-mechanical-moon-phase-limited-editions/

Orient Star unveils the new M34 F7 Mechanical Moon Phase Limited Edition and M34 F7 Semi Skeleton Limited Edition timepieces.

02/12/2024

Our theatre correspondent Rebecca Hay has been to the theatre for some Christmas fun and reviews a rejig of Robert Louis Stevenson’s Treasure Island by Orkney writer Duncan McLean. Read on for ticket details: https://omotgtravel.com/culture/treasure-island/

OMOTG Travel and Lifestyle Magazine reviews a rejig of Robert Louis Stevenson’s Treasure Island by Orkney writer Duncan McLean.

27/11/2024

Our avid book reader Rebecca Hay reviews ‘Across the Edge - Pushing the Limits across Oceans and Continents’ by Peter Clutterbuck, published by Whittles Publishing. Read on for more about the adventures that have taken Peter to 105 countries across seven continents: https://omotgtravel.com/book-reviews/across-the-edge/

OMOTG Travel and Lifestyle Magazine reviews Across the Edge - Pushing the Limits across Oceans and Continents by Peter Clutterbuck.

25/11/2024

Our drinks correspondent Kevin Pilley takes a look at a range of sloe gins that are produced in different regions of the UK. Read on for more details: https://omotgtravel.com/drinks/take-it-sloe/

OMOTG Travel and Lifestyle Magazine takes a look at a range of sloe gins that are produced in different regions of the UK.

21/11/2024

Our cruise correspondent Jeannine Williams goes on a behind-the-scenes tour at the Chantiers de l'Atlantique shipyard in France to see how work is progressing the 18th MSC vessel to be constructed at the shipyard in Saint-Nazaire which will be officially handed over to MSC Cruises in March 2025. Read on for more and a peek inside: https://omotgtravel.com/cruises/groundbreaking-thrills-on-msc-cruises-largest-ever-ship/

Groundbreaking thrills and all-new venues will debut on MSC Cruises’ largest-ever ship: the 22-deck, 6,762-passenger MSC World America.

19/11/2024

Our roving travel correspondent Mark Nicholls visits The View Agadir in Morocco for a few days of traditional Moroccan hospitality. Read of for more about this fabulous 5-star hotel and everything it has to offer: https://omotgtravel.com/hotels/the-view-agadir/

OMOTG Travel and Lifestyle Magazine visits The View Agadir in Morocco for a few days of traditional Moroccan hospitality.

18/11/2024

Our theatre correspondent Rebecca Hay has been to the theatre again and this time reviews Disney’s Aladdin the Musical which has just started its UK tour at the Theatre Royal Glasgow. Read on for more details and how to get tickets: https://omotgtravel.com/culture/disney-aladdin-the-musical/

OMOTG Travel and Lifestyle Magazine reviews Disney’s Aladdin the Musical which has just started its UK tour at the Theatre Royal Glasgow.

15/11/2024

Timex has announced the launch of a limited-edition Waterbury watch for just $1 (£1 here in the UK), to celebrate their 170th anniversary. Read on for more about how you can try and get your hands on this unique timepiece tomorrow: https://omotgtravel.com/watches/limited-edition-timex-waterbury-watch/

Timex announces the launch of a limited-edition Waterbury watch for just $1 (£1 here in the UK), to celebrate their 170th anniversary.

14/11/2024

Our theatre correspondent Rebecca Hay has been to the theatre this week and reviews 101 Dalmatians The Musical which is currently playing at the King’s Theatre in Glasgow. Read on for more details and how to get tickets before the show ends this weekend: https://omotgtravel.com/culture/101-dalmatians-the-musical/

OMOTG Travel and Lifestyle Magazine reviews 101 Dalmatians The Musical at the King’s Theatre in Glasgow, Scotland.

13/11/2024

Our avid book reader Rebecca Hay reviews Leith-Built Ships, Volume 4 - Robb Caledon (Leith Division) 1965-1984 by Ron Neish, published by Whittles Publishing. Read on for more about this fascinating book about Scottish ships: https://omotgtravel.com/book-reviews/leith-built-ships-volume-4-robb-caledon/

OMOTG Travel and Lifestyle Magazine reviews Leith-Built Ships, Volume 4 by Ron Neish, published by Whittles Publishing.

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Our Man On The Ground Travel is an online Global Travel and Lifestyle Magazine for the discerning traveller, providing articles, features and independent reviews for people who are passionate about travel or simply want to do their own thing. We have travelled to over 60 counties and have a small hand-picked team of 25 contributors based in the UK and abroad. Our writers are a mix of passionate locals who love to travel and explore, freelance writers and award winning professional travel and lifestyle journalists. They literally are our ‘men and women on the ground’ in towns and cities around the world, who know those wonderful hidden gems of places to stay in, restaurants in which to eat, bars in which to enjoy great cocktails and other local highlights. All our contributors are food lovers and are sensitive to style and good taste.