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This year the focus is on alternate travel destinations, with seasoned travellers wanting to explore lesser-known destinations or favourites that are back in vogue. Here is my pick of the Top10 from my article for AsiaSpa magazine. Cover image Jordan. Both images courtesy of luxury tour operator, Lightfoot Travel. Continue reading Top 10 – Travel Hotspots 2018
To transform the humble staple, the noodle, into a memorable dish takes skill and culinary prowess, as I discovered when writing this guide to the best noodle dishes at Sands in Macau. I tried every dish mentioned – in two days! For the print version with basic noodle guide click HERE, for the online version, click HERE. Continue reading Noodles in Macau
While this article, Make the Maldives your luxury getaway this winter, has a winter getaway theme, anytime is a good time to visit the breathtaking Maldives. The article focuses on four stunning resorts and some of their unique features. Cover image courtesy of Coco Palms Continue reading Maldives – Top 4
In this article for South China Morning Post, Why a Vietnamese food journey is sure to tantalise diners from north to south, I spoke to two chefs about the differences in regional cuisine in Vietnam, and what unites. Continue reading Regional Vietnamese Cuisine
Montreal, a fabulous city with a French soul. Here are a few of my favourite picks when visiting the city, as written for AsiaSpa magazine, 24 Hours Montreal. Below is a short video of places that got my attention. Continue reading 24 Hours – Montreal
Lamma is best known for its seafood restaurants, but as I discovered there are some other options that are also worth trying. The seven I selected to recommend first appeared in SCMP’s Good Eating Guide and is available online – Why dining out on Lamma Island is worth the trip Continue reading Dining Hotspot – Lamma
Toronto, is a picturesque modern city of culture and history, nature, unique neighbourhoods, fabulous food and some of the best wine in the country. Here are some of my favourite picks for 24 Hours in Toronto, as originally published in AsiaSpa magazine. Continue reading 24 Hours – Toronto
In this article for AsiaSpa magazine I highlight ten desserts, from around the world, that are sure to fan amorous flames. Continue reading Top 10 – Romantic Desserts
As the standfirst for this article, The bold and the beautiful in Prestige Hong Kong reads, Three days in Milan with Enrico Bartolini convinces Vicki Williams that this rising-star chef is in possession of some exceptional powers. It was fascinating to spend this length of time with Enrico, in and out, of the kitchen. There was so much to say, this article is just a … Continue reading Impressive chefs – Enrico Bartolini
Unexpected art, sybaritic artisans and a unique cultural history: my impressions of a tour through Zurich, Lausanne and Neuchâtel as written for Prestige Hong Kong. Not all content submitted makes it to the final version, such as – One of the best restaurants for modern art on the plate is Baur au Lac‘s stunning restaurant, Pavillion, with its star-architect designed glass rotunda that draws in … Continue reading Switzerland – three views
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