2021 Gold List

Making a caffè latte with the beans from Lot61, I realize that, with all international travel finished for the year, it is time for the most shallow of traditions here on Rawls & Me, namely my annual Gold List. Compared to last year, this year has seen a bit more of travelling with 14,401 miles flown (which is still far below the dizzying heights of some pre-pandemic years) and five countries visited, of which Malta was the only new one.

Best Hotel Pool(s): Hyatt Regency, Malta

Best Lunch: Fallon & Byrne Food Hall, Dublin

Best Budget Bite: Falafel at Kebabji, Malta

Best Cocktail Bar: Alchemikas, Vilnius

Best Airport Lounge: Swiss Senator Lounge, Terminal A, Zürich 

Best Cancelled Award Booking: Umeå – Seychelles