Monday, December 31, 2018

From the Kitchens to the World: the Age of New Media Chefs

From the Kitchens to the World: the Age of New Media ChefsRunning their own publishing labels, magazines, and food symposiums, chefs are more and more relevant not only in the gastronomic scene but also in the society.

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241: Attaining the Change You Seek in the New Year

“In bringing about genuine inner transformation and change, the Dalai Lama emphasizes the importance of making a sustained effort. It is a gradual process.” —The Art of Happiness: A Handbook for Living by The Dalai Lama and Howard C. Cutler, M.D. The resolutions whether you have concretely written them down or potential ideas of what […]


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CANNY Smart Plug

The Canny smart plug uses built-in sensors to automate appliances. It turns your home into a smart space via controls on your phone or any wearable device.

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Top 15 Inflatable Kayaks Every Man Needs

Inflatable kayaks

Inflatable kayaks are the perfect way to enjoy paddling through whitewater rapids, choppy rivers, and idyllic lakes. Not sure which to get? Check out the top 15 right here!

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The Style Traveller Best of 2018 Round Up!

 

The Style Traveller Bonnie Rakhit

The Style Traveller Best of 2018 Round Up!

Here at Style traveller HQ 2018 has been yet another seriously busy year of travel. The start of a new year is perfect time to reminisce and appreciate all of the incredible experiences that the past year has brought.

Flaubert wrote ‘Travel makes one modest, you see what a tiny place you occupy in the world’. It certainly does, there is rarely a day when I don’t think about how lucky I am and by no means do I take my life and job for granted. I see each trip as an opportunity to see the world in a new light, learn from it.

Bonnie Rakhit This Morning Show ITV aug 18

Over the past 12 months I’ve managed to clock up over 30 destinations, taken 25 flights, been featured in 14 magazine and newspaper articles, nominated for 2 blog awards and got invited onto the This Morning show on ITV to be a presenter of the Holidays of the Rich and Famous segment. (pictured above)

I managed to tick off a couple of bucket list destinations off in there too, with visits Cambodia, Vietnam and Peru. I also revisited Rio de Janeiro which is one of my all time favourite cities.

Wow what a whirlwind. Thank you so much for joining me on this incredible journey. Here’s my photo diary of The Style Traveller Best travel moments of 2018…

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January

I started off the year in the Caribbean, on the beautiful island of Petit St Vincent. I returned to London to present the travel slot on ITV’s This Morning show, then quickly jetted off to Asia for an exciting trip to Vietnam and Cambodia. (pictured above and below at Angkor Wat temple.)

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February

The cold month of Feb brought with it another London Fashion Week where I partnered with Mercedes Benz and got to experience some incredible fashion shows.

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The Most Expensive Hotel in MarrakechAnd after fashion week I headed off to warmer climes, Marrakech and more specifically the incredible Royal Mansour Hotel (voted best hotel in Africa) was my next on my travels.

Royal Mansour Bonnie Rakhit Most Expensive Hotel In Morocco, Moroccan architecture

The Style Traveller spa break in the Lake District with Ferrari

March

After a delightful weekend break to the Lake District with Ferrari (above) we jetted off to Marbella, Spain for the opening of the new Nobu Hotel. (below)

The Grand Opening of Nobu Hotel Marbella Bonnie Rakhit style Traveller

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April

There were no April showers this year, I spent most of the month on a road trip in California culminating in a party weekend at Coachella. This month also saw The Style Traveller getting featured in Elle Magazine as one of the Top Travel Blogs and we were voted in Vuelio’s Top Ten Luxury Travel Blogs.

Bonnie Rakhit Coachella ferris wheel

May

I managed to sneak in my first of two trips to Ibiza in May, for opening weekend. Ibiza is one of my favourite destinations in the world, not just for the partying but more for the spa and holistic side these days. As well as a trip to Mykonos and Monaco.

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I also managed to squeeze in a quick trip to Mykonos with the luxury fitness company Helios retreats.

Bonnie Rakhit what to do and what to wear in Mykonos

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Monaco

One of my favourite trips this year was to Monaco to experience 48 hours as a billionaire in Monaco.

the style traveller bonnie rakhit riva yachts kissFrom Riva Yachts to helicopters, no expense was spared on this one.

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Bonnie Rakhit Style Traveller at Regent porto Montenegro luxury hotel infinity poolJune

The middle of the year saw a wonderful luxury trip to Porto Montenegro with Regent Hotels. (above)
Masai mara warriors dancing in kenya with fairmontThen I jetted off to Kenya for an inspirational safari trip to the Masai Mara with Fairmont Hotels.

Bonnie Rakhit The Ultimate African Luxury Safari Adventure with Fairmont Hotels

Ritz Carlton Abama Tenerife climbing mount Teide Bonnie Rakhit

July

This month I went to Dublin for a girls weekend and I also stayed at the beautiful Ritz Carlton Abama in Tenerife. (above and below)

Ritz Carlton Abama Tenerife most beautiful best hotel tenerife Bonnie RakhitA Luxury Girls Weekend & Goodwood Getaway with Ferrari
Next up was Goodwood Festival of Speed where I got to test drive the new Ferrari followed by an amazing trip to Brazil with Belmond.

Bonnie Rakhit Belmond Copacabana Palace Hotel, Rio Brazil, agent provocateur bikini

 

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August

August started off with a trip to the incredible ancient site of Machu Picchu in Peru, (below) this has been on my bucket list for years. Then we got back to London I headed back to This Morning studios for another show.

Bonnie Rakhit How to do Peru in Luxury Part 1: Machu Picchu and Sacred Valley

Bonnie Rakhit This Morning Show ITV

September

After another London Fashion Week I went back to Ibiza for the closing parties.Bonnie Rakhit style traveller Casa Maca Ibiza trailer bbq

Bonnie Rakhit style traveller with whitneys wonderland, maja malnar, elena sandor sex and the city girls holiday boat trip girl gang yachtAnd October was all about the Ultimate girls holiday to Bahrain. (above and below)

bonnie Rakhit The Ultimate Girls Luxury Mini Break at Ritz Carlton Bahrain

Nikki Beach Dubai Bonnie Rakhit The Style traveller

November I went to Dubai to review a shopping guide by Best at Travel.
The Alternative Shopping Guide to Dubai Bonnie Rakht Burj Khalifa

Bonnie Rakhit Laurent perrier Champagne brand ambassadors shotDecember

And I ended the year with a trip to Champagne, France with Laurent Perrier and a lovely few festive weeks in London.

Rounding up the year with my parents on a ski trip to Gstaad.

Bonnie Rakhit London Christmas Locations Coppa Club igloosAfter such a hectic year I can only say thank you so much to you all for visiting my site, supporting me on instagram and You Tube.

So what does next year have in store? I’ll keep you posted.

Happy new year guys!! Here’s hoping 2019 is an amazing year for you all!

Bonnie Rakhit style traveller, family ski holiday

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Top 14 Car Dash Cams

If you want peace of mind when on the road, then why not install a car dash cam and embrace the comfort, security and occasional entertainment that the recording brings.

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Luxury Hsinchu Trip That is Surprisingly Affordable

Top 13 Anker Portable Chargers

The days of zero battery and staring regretfully at your blank screen are gone for good! Stay connected all day, every day with the best 13 Anker portable chargers.

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Tennis HU and NMD Trail By BBC And Pharrell Williams

As typical of BBC, the Tennis HU sneakers feature nautical blends of white, navy, red, and yellow, boasting striped detailing and gold-stamped heel hits.

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Exploring Sri Lanka's Laid Back Luxury at the Anantara Kalutara Resort

Shri Lanka is a wonderfully exotic destination with lush rain forests, unusual wild life, and faun and fauna. The cities are full of hustle and bustle and chaos where the countryside could not be more peaceful and tranquil. Set between a

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Happy New Year!

Ring out wild bells to the wild sky,

The flying cloud, the frosty light:

 The year is dying in the night;

 Ring out, wild bells, and let him die.

Ring out the old, ring in the new,

 Ring, happy bells, across the snow:

 The year is going, let him go;

 Ring out the false, ring in the true.

– Alfred, Lord Tennyson



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