CHINA – The Best and Worst of Beijing (in my humble opinion)
I’ve been wanting to go to Beijing for YEARS! So exotic, so exciting… Former home of the Emperor and birthplace of Maoism, dumplings, spring rolls… My good friends A, J and I just came back from our...
View ArticleAUSTRALIA – A Weekend in Sydney and the Hunter Valley
If I happened to be unfortunate enough to have only a weekend in the wonderful city of Sydney, here is what I would do. I’ve made it very easy so you don’t even have to think, just go and enjoy! There...
View ArticleSINGAPORE – Have a look-see!
A bit of old-fashioned luxury is nice, isn’t it? This is why if ever I had the chance to move to Singapore I’d take the offer without a thought. I love to visit for a few days every now and then.If you...
View ArticleMACAU – Uma Peninsula Encantadora
Such an interesting little Peninsula is Macau : it’s not European, it’s not Chinese, nor Indian. It’s definitely not Las Vegas either but depending on where you go in Macau, you could feel like you’re...
View ArticleTAIWAN – My complete guide to Taipei
Let me tell you what I love to do in Taipei. I am sure that this city, like every other in the world, it has its issues that a resident may encounter on occasions – but for the traveller it’s a great...
View ArticleAUSTRALIA – Katoomba in the Blue Mountains
This has been one of my favourite place since I was little. Katoomba and Leura are magical, special places where fairies live. The area is not just special to me – it’s of important spiritual...
View ArticleSome Favourite Photos
Here are some pictures from my recent months on the road that I wanted to share with you, each one is its own story so please enjoy. Click on each one if you wish to expand. The clean streets of...
View ArticleThis Year’s Travel Awards
These are my recommendations for 2012, things that impressed me throughout my travels this year. Congratulations to all of you who get a mention in your categories – you will all be seeing me again...
View ArticleMALAYSIA: A night on the town in Kuala Lumpur
I know what you’re thinking, KL isn’t my usual go-to party town either – but sometimes we find ourselves in such a place for other reasons. It’s a rather simple backdrop to any travel story but the...
View ArticleJAPAN: A late Hanami, a lucky fortune, an exceptional teppan-yaki
Hanami 2012 is the latest I’ve ever seen with most of the Sakura trees in Tokyo in full bloom in mid-April. It’s a cold year and winter seems to be endless. Nonetheless, the cherry blossoms are as...
View ArticleSPAIN –¿Porque No Visita La Costa Del Sol?
This was my first trip to Andalucia and I was very impressed. Here are my notes on the most outstanding places to visit on the coast. First, a note on the language: They don’t really speak Spanish...
View ArticleSi! Veggie Havana
Are you vegetarian traveller? planning a trip to Cuba? Let me save you from starvation in this lovely land of pork lard and salad dodging locals – here is an article that I did for Taste and Travel for...
View Article24 Hours In Amsterdam
The Netherlands is home to many picture perfect cities, Amsterdam being the biggest and the most exciting of them all. It just so happens that Amsterdam is a 20 minute train ride from the international...
View ArticleClub Street: The Place To Go In Singapore
I do realise what a privilege it is to have lived on the coolest road in Singapore: Club Street. Between Chinatown and the the business district, this is a little enclave full of restored shophouses...
View ArticleGoing Greek – 3 Unmissable Islands
Greece certainly lives up to its reputation for having the most beautiful islands in Europe. Sandy beaches and turquoise oceans abound. The weather is excellent for most of the year and it’s hard to...
View Article24 Hours in Budapest
Hungary’s historical capital on the Danube River with so much to offer, but if you on a tight schedule here are some exciting finds that you may not otherwise notice. See – The gobsmackingly gorgeous...
View ArticleTokyo’s Best Cocktails
A little piece I did for Forbes Travel on the most important thing in life: cocktails. Find out where to get Tokyo’s best tipples here – and enjoy! Tokyo bars do fabulous cocktails – I like them...
View ArticleHappy Hour In Tokyo
The best time of the evening is always happy hour! In this expensive city it’s nice to know that you can get a little luxury for less. Here is my pick of Tokyo’s best happy hour drinks. Cheers! Bottoms...
View ArticleHong Kong’s Impressive Cocktails
Bars in Central Hong Kong get it: the people that come in a looking for so much more than a gin and tonic or a pint of stout these days. They certainly pull out all the stops to make sure they have the...
View ArticleSWEDEN: Hooray For Stockholm!
I absolutely adored Stockholm, what an amazing city. Here is the article about Stockholm I wrote for Forbes Travel Guide on what do do if you only have a stopover in this wonderful place. I was pleased...
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