Foodism • 18th April 2024

Tokyo Story

A trip to Tokyo in the company of chef Daniel Calvert of Michelin-starred restaurant Sézanne showcases superb food, high-end ingredients and hip bars, finds LAURA MILLAR

The Times • 15th April 2024

9 of the best bars in Doha

These are the most enticing places for a drink in the Qatari capital, whether you want sky-high views or a cosy, wood-panelled piano bar

The Times • 12th April 2024

10 of the best restaurants in Doha

Whether you fancy high-end sushi or just a simple chapati, these are the best places to eat in the Qatari capital

inews.co.uk • 20th March 2024

The upscale US resort that inspired Apple TV+’s Palm Royale

Starring Kristen Wiig, the show charts a woman’s climb up the social echelons of 1960s Palm Beach, a desirable area in Florida; Laura Millar visits to discover why it's still attracting high society....

The Sun • 20th January 2024

Mykonos without a big bill...unless it’s a pelican’s

Our writer has visited the Greek party isle for 30 years - here's her guide

Woman • 1st January 2024

Maldives of the Med

Budget friendly, Albania has paradise beaches, historic towns, and a cool capital

The Telegraph • 19th December 2023

Yi Hotel Mykonos

On an island already known for chic boutique hotels, Yi – ‘earth’ in Greek – is a stylish addition, its stone-clad exteriors artfully blending in with Mykonos’ dun-coloured, windswept landscape...

Woman • 11th December 2023

Winter Wonderlands

Plan a seasonal escape somewhere snowy, to get you into the festive spirit....

Daily Mail • 19th November 2023

Star quality

Fuerteventura’s otherworldly landscapes have seen Hollywood come calling. And with new BA direct flights it’s even easier to get to this charming and sunny Canary Island...

Foodism • 5th November 2023

Under the Tuscan Sun

In the Renaissance city of Florence, a modern food movement away from traditional Tuscan fare is being interpreted by two very different chefs. Writer LAURA MILLAR heads there to investigate...

The Telegraph • 10th October 2023

How I lived the White Lotus life at a new wellness resort for the super-rich

I observed my first Tanya McQuoid moment at Sensei Porcupine Creek, a luxurious new wellness retreat in southern California, two hours from Los Angeles, at breakfast the morning after my late-night check-in....

Daily Mail • 8th October 2023

The Northern Soul of Mauritius

Immerse yourself in the fascinating culture and natural beauty at the ‘top’ of this charming, sunny Indian Ocean country

Travel Weekly • 28th September 2023

Shanghai Superstars

It's Wednesday afternoon on Shanghai’s Nanjing Road and the city’s shoppers are out in force. Cartoon-like displays adorn the windows of Louis Vuitton, while the gold-striped frontage of Prada juts out into the street and Gucci’s mirrored facade reflects hurrying crowds of locals.

Business Traveller • 6th September 2023

Shanghai Bound

After almost three years of lockdown, China has reopened for business. We head to the country’s commercial centre to find out what we’ve been missing…

Lonely Planet • 25th August 2023

Total Trip: what I spent on a (very) affordable trip to Tirana, Albania

I'm a travel and food writer based in London. Long intrigued by all I had heard about up-and-coming Albania, my partner Dan and I booked a four-day weekend in the capital, Tirana...

inews.co.uk • 8th August 2023

My landlord put up my rent by a third so I moved to Albania to escape the cost-of-living crisis

Celebrating our first evening away from the UK and our attendant financial concerns, we found a stylish bar, Colonial, in Tirana’s hip Blloku district and scanned the cocktail menu. Prices started at an agreeable 500Lek (£4.30) for an Aperol Spritz. My partner Dan was delighted to discover a Negroni would only set him back AL800, less than £7. Later, we moved onto dinner at an informal taverna in the lively Pazari I Ri area where three substantial dishes, including a tasty butterbean stew and g

Metro Newspaper UK • 31st July 2023

Cin City

British Airways have just launched a new direct route from the UK to Cincinnati, Ohio, a midwestern town with a distinctly German flavour. Laura Millar tucks in...

Metro Newspaper UK • 24th July 2023

Falling for Guyana

A new direct flight brings tourists closer to this wild, rugged and lesser-known South American country for the first time. Laura Millar explores…

The Independent • 21st July 2023

Why Cincinnati deserves to be your next US city break

With new direct flights from London, getting to Cincy, the Ohio city that’s usually just flown over, is a cinch, says Laura Millar

CN Traveller • 18th July 2023

First In: Sensei Porcupine Creek, Rancho Mirage, California

This pick-and-mix-style retreat in the desert blends wellness and tech with creature comforts to promote a longer, healthier lifespan, finds Laura Millar