articles, hotel reviews, news
New York is one of my favourite places, there is always something exciting to see, to do, and to eat and drink. Below is a link to an article I wrote for South China Morning Post about visiting New York in Autumn, however much of what is included (from the tours to the dining recommendations, to the art and culture) can be enjoyed at any time of … Continue reading New York, my kind of town
Dynamic, best sums up Hong Kong, with its ever shifting restaurant scene, expanding creative side, area revitalisation, and breathtaking natural beauty juxtaposed by towering modern structures. Booming Hong Kong is an insider’s guide to the city and is the cover story for the June edition of SWISS Universe magazine. Continue reading Hong Kong – An insider’s guide
Peru is a fabulous country to visit. Its diversity one of its most appealing factors – from dining at some of the best restaurants in the world in Lima, to searching for anaconda in The Amazon, or watching the sunrise at magical Machu Picchu – there is so much that captivates and beckons you to return. From The Amazon to The Andes is an article I wrote for … Continue reading Peru – three ways
I had the opportunity to stay at Panacea Retreat, an exclusive, five-key residence in Koh Samui (Thailand), and wrote this review, A Private Paradise, for Centurion Magazine. The key draw for me was the combination of the privacy of a lavish home with bespoke services and intuitive staff that one associates with the very best resorts. Continue reading Panacea Retreat – A Review
During a week-long visit to Koh Samui in late 2012 I was disappointed with the food, – I knew there must be authentic Thai food around, but most restaurants I tried were catering to the tourist palate. I mentioned this to the wonderful PR pro, Nicola, when I was arranging a stay at the Four Seasons Resort (divine) on the island, and before I knew … Continue reading Dinner with a chef – Koh Samui
To narrow it down to five restaurants in Macau that serve memorable Macanese and/or Portuguese cuisine for CNN Travel required, not surprisingly, a great deal of eating. Those chosen stood out for authenticity and deliciousness, with bonus points for the presence of Macanese and Portuguese diners. For those that may not know, one of the outcomes of Macau having been a Portuguese colony has been the … Continue reading Macau – Top 5 Macanese & Portuguese Restaurants
As the introduction to my article for Fah Thai magazine says, Siem Reap is often dismissed as little more than a gateway to Angkor Wat, but this vibrant Cambodian city is well worth exploring. Beyond Temple Visits, is a mini guide (ends page 84) to the city, featuring a few of my personal favourites. Continue reading Siem Reap – A mini guide
One of the great things about writing this article for CNN Travel was eating dim sum, in this case dim sum that is fast disappearing. For info on some of these retro dim sum and where to find them in Hong Kong read, Hong Kong dim sum classics make comeback … for now Continue reading Hong Kong Dim Sum – Old-School Classics
There is more art in Hong Kong than many visitors realise, and sometimes in the most unexpected places, as the following article I wrote for Singapore Airlines reveals. Here is the link to the article, Art Trove. Continue reading Art in Hong Kong
In determining this list of 10 Must-Try Foods in Macau for CNN Travel I intentionally stayed away from Portuguese and Macanese restaurants, because I have another article coming soon that reviews five. Many of the must-try foods on this list are from street-food vendors – which means you could, if you were hungry enough, try all of these in one day. Here is the link to the article, … Continue reading Macau – 10 Must-Try Foods
Sybarite Unlimited - travel & food articles and reviews 