Gin lovers rejoice! The past few years has seen an emergence of artisanal gins being produced all over the world. From Sydney to Scotland, new gin stills are being established and like celebrity...
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My top 5 luxury home features
There was a time many years ago when owning a color television was purely the domain of the privileged. Fast forward 50 years and it's not uncommon for houses to boast their very own mini...
My top 5 natural wonders
We all recognize the world's major tourist attractions, with millions swarming to see iconic sights such as Paris' Eiffel Tower, New York's Empire State Building and the Great Wall of China each...
My top 5 ski resorts
Last issue we took you on a journey to some of the world's most luxurious beach resorts where you can enjoy the unique combination of sand, sun and surf. This time we're headed in the...
My top 5 luxury beachside resorts
Holidays mean a lot of different things to a lot of different people. For some, the perfect getaway takes them to the great cities of the world; for others it might be skiing down the powdery...
My top 5 Hong Kong restaurants
This article first appeared in the May/Jun 2015 issue of WGM. Hong Kong truly deserves its reputation as one of Asia’s – if not the world’s – leading food capitals. Eating is part of the fabric of Hong Kong society with its amazing...
My top 5 air travel tips
This article first appeared in the Mar/Apr 2015 issue of WGM. According to the World Bank, Chinese registered airlines carried 266 million domestic and international passengers in 2010. By 2013, this figure had grown to 353 million. The trend for...
My top 5 Singapore hotels
This article first appeared in the Jan/Feb 2015 issue of World Gaming magazine. With 1.2 million hotel room nights available in any given month and a local population of just 5.5 million people, you would assume choosing a room in Singapore would be...
My top 5 Hong Kong hotels
This article first appeared in the Nov/Dec 2014 issue of World Gaming magazine. In 1985, Hong Kong had about 18,000 hotel rooms. Today, supply has ballooned to over 60,000, yet it still doesn’t seem to be enough to cater to the ever increasing...
My top 5 Bourbons
This article first appeared in the Sep/Oct 2014 issue of World Gaming magazine. Bourbon has become hot. No longer is the back bar conversation of gentlemen centred around which Islay scotch whisky challenges its Speyside cousin. Bourbon, the...
My top 5 business classes in the sky
This article first appeared in the Jul/Aug 2014 issue of World Gaming magazine. Most of us don’t have the pleasure of flying in the opulent surrounds of business class. Our experience tends to consist of tiny seats, occupied bathrooms, cheap...
My top 5 gins
This article first appeared in the May/Jun 2014 issue of World Gaming magazine. Whether you like it in a gin and tonic, as the base of a martini or just straight up, gin is one of the most widely consumed spirits on the planet and its production has...
My top 5 old school accessories for gentlemen
This article first appeared in the Mar/Apr 2014 issue of World Gaming magazine. A true gentleman is renowned for his practicality. His life is not cluttered with irrelevant items. Unlike many women who adorn themselves with multiple accessories –...
My top five fragrances pour homme
This article first appeared in the Nov/Dec 2013 issue of World Gaming magazine. Whether known as cologne, fragrance, eau de toilette, eau de parfum, or simply perfume, the subtle art of using scent to enhance a man’s natural aroma has changed...
My Top 5 Watches
This article first appeared in the Nov/Dec 2012 issue of World Gaming magazine. Time is a commodity to be spent freely, but timepieces are often a little pricier. WGM’s The Eagle picks out the top five watches a discerning gentleman should...
Top five travel bag tips
This article first appeared in the Sep/Oct 2012 issue of World Gaming magazine. WGM’s The Eagle navigates you through the myriad of options available to the jet-setting high roller when looking for the perfect travel bag. The range of bags on...
A World of Entertainment
This article first appeared in the WSOP 2012 special issue of World Gaming magazine. The Crown family encompasses properties as far flung as England, Australia and Macau, China. Many think Crown is a standalone property, but the company that owns...
Red wine roulette
This article first appeared in the Jul/Aug 2012 issue of World Gaming magazine. While red wine is the connoisseur’s choice when it comes to sophisticated sipping, ordering by the glass in a casino can be a bit of a gamble. The Eagle offers...
My top 5 Scotch Whiskies
This article first appeared in the May/Jun 2012 issue of World Gaming magazine. Casinos go to great lengths to ensure their customers’ needs are taken care of. Offering punters the ability to drink while they gamble is a time-honored...
My top five cigars
This article first appeared in the Mar/Apr 2012 issue of World Gaming magazine. It seems an almost universal truth that recreational gamblers enjoy smoking whilst playing. Smoking and the punt have gone hand in hand for centuries. One can easily...
Death and taxes
This article first appeared in the Sep/Oct 2010 issue of World Gaming magazine. When gambling we accept the odds are often slightly stacked against us. In the UK each casino publishes what the “house edge” is on each game they offer...