LuxeGetaways Magazine – Fall/Winter 2017 | Gin has enjoyed a colorful history. Holland is the homeland of gin, where the term “Dutch Courage” was derived from the practice of Dutch sailors taking a sip of gin before battle. Thanks to this courage, it was often said that it was difficult to […]
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Unplugging on the Scottish Outer Hebridean Island of Scalpay
Recently, I have too often found myself on my phone scrolling asininely through my Facebook newsfeed having no recollection of consciously choosing to unlock my phone and open the app itself. A detox seemed to be necessary, so, a few days ago, I threw social caution to the wind and […]
British Gin: Four Surprising Things You Should Know
If you’re like me, gin isn’t something you spend a lot of time thinking about. It’s one of many potent potables that we may have in our liquor cabinets or order with friends at the end of a long week. My perceptions of this traditional and suddenly trendy drink though […]