Three new culinary dark side attractions

It can be difficult to get many of those that live on Hong Kong Island to venture to what they like to call, the dark side. For those not from Hong Kong, the dark side is Tsim Sha Tsui, a five minute harbour crossing by public transport from Central. Last Thursday, I experienced three culinary reasons to make the journey – the only truffle cocktails … Continue reading Three new culinary dark side attractions

Mumbai magic, Delhi delights

When I was asked to write a piece on business dining in Mumbai and Delhi I realised that like Hong Kong, some of the best spots are in hotels – makes sense when you think about it – produce is going to be quality, service is going to be good and the ambience suitable for the occasion. The biggest challenge was I could only include three … Continue reading Mumbai magic, Delhi delights

My favourite Hong Kong festival

Mid-Autumn Festival is my favourite Hong Kong festival – from the lanterns to the sharing of moon cakes, there is something wondrous about this homage to the moon and its influence.  Below is the link to the write-up I did for BBC Travel – the Moon Rising installation is indeed impressive and worth the trip to Victoria Park. Happy Mid-Autumn! BBC Travel September  Continue reading My favourite Hong Kong festival

A palace I call home

The Taj Lake Palace hotel in Udaipur is deserving of the endless praise and poetic prose it receives – a magical place that was my home for a few days earlier in the year. As a reviewer it often serves to compare one luxury hotel against another, but in the case of the Taj Lake Palace no hotel or resort I have experienced so far can compete. It is truly … Continue reading A palace I call home

All aboard the Eastern & Oriental Express

I had the opportunity to take the luxury Eastern & Oriental Express train from Singapore to Bangkok earlier in the year – here is a copy of an article I wrote about the experience for South China Morning Post. A trip I highly recommend. To read more – SCMP E&O  I also wrote this article –Take the A Train– for Mix magazine from the angle of hiring the train … Continue reading All aboard the Eastern & Oriental Express

Hong Kong – tours with a difference

A copy of an article I wrote for Mix, focusing on lesser-known tours of Hong Kong for small groups – these tours can also be enjoyed by the solo traveller. They include Hong Kong’s only winery, hiking to the green side of Hong Kong, visiting an up-and-coming artist’s studio, and dining with experienced foodies. Read more Continue reading Hong Kong – tours with a difference

The ultimate holiday – rent an island, a castle, or even a town

Once you have stayed in the finest, grandest hotels, at the plushest of resorts, and visited the chicest locations, what do you do next? You go beyond. Beyond what for you has become everyday and perhaps even boring, to the next level to seek a getaway experience that provides extreme exclusivity, decadence, indulgence, with total privacy and customisation. For the complete article on renting an … Continue reading The ultimate holiday – rent an island, a castle, or even a town