Ian Belcher climbs into the convertible for his very own coast-to-coast journey to the heart of the American dream
Across America in 9 Hotels
Ian Belcher
Award-winning feature writer Ian Belcher has covered stories from around the world for the last 20 years for The Times, various national UK newspapers and glossy magazines. While the former editor is usually found in the African, South American or Asian wilderness sporting a backpack, mosquito bites and factor 50 – he recently spent a week riding with gauchos in northern Argentina – Ian’s more than happy to report from the food and drink front line, and to fearlessly explore the latest luxury hotel opening. How
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Portugal’s barefoot answer to the Hamptons
With endless deserted beaches and basic accommodation, Comporta is loved by celebs for its low-key charms. Ian Belcher discovers an unspoilt paradise
Bacchanalia and bacarata: the hidden face of Venice
St Mark’s Square and the Rialto Bridge are one side of Venice, but there’s a hidden, hedonistic side to the ancient city, as Ian Belcher discovers I may be in Venice, but I’m most definitely not in La Serenissima: the most serene republic with its hushed renaissance churches, decaying palazzo and soft-hued Canaletto artworks. Tonight I appear to have stepped …
