Dish Origin – Nasi Lemak
Is nasi lemak from Malaysia or Singapore – and how did it get its name? I answer both these questions, with help from the experts, in this new origin series I am writing for South China Morning Post. Click here to read more. Continue reading Dish Origin – Nasi Lemak
Hotels on the big screen
In this article for Cathay Pacific’s Discovery magazine I highlight five hotels that play a starring role in the movie in which they are featured. Click here for more. Continue reading Hotels on the big screen
Dining Hotspot – Shek Tong Tsui
Nestled between Sai Ying Pun and Kennedy Town, Shek Tong Tsui is home to busy restaurants, quirky cafes and hipster hang-outs serving all kinds of cuisines, including the best Singaporean and Malaysian food in town. I picked seven to highlight in this article for SCMP’s Good Eating magazine. Continue reading Dining Hotspot – Shek Tong Tsui
Dining Hotspot – West Kowloon
In many newer development areas dining options are often centred around malls, as is the case with West Kowloon. Both Elements and Olympian City malls feature well established favourites, that keep diners coming back for more. I featured seven of these restaurants in the article https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/travel-food/article/3005392/7-restaurants-kowloons-elements-and-olympian-malls-when Continue reading Dining Hotspot – West Kowloon
Amandari – a review
Boasting Ubud’s first infinity pool that still holds its own, Amandari is celebrating three decades with a year of festivities, click the link to read my review https://destinationdeluxe.com/amandari-aman-bali-indonesia/ Continue reading Amandari – a review
Amankila – a review
Situated on a lush hilltop, overlooking the sparkling waters of the Lombok Strait, is the gorgeous and secluded Amankila. To read more about my thoughts on this fabulous resort click the link https://destinationdeluxe.com/amankila-bali/ Continue reading Amankila – a review
Bali & Sarawak for nature
Written with groups in mind, however everything included in the article Verdant Events is equally enjoyable for singles, couples and families. Please note, the pool featured on page 40 is the rice-paddy inspired three-tier pool at the gorgeous Amankila in Bali (also on homepage). Continue reading Bali & Sarawak for nature
The 5-star mistake
So much fun to write about my pet peeve when staying in five-star hotels. This opinion piece, A crime against good taste, was originally published in Business Traveller Asia-Pacific magazine. Continue reading The 5-star mistake
Thailand’s Eastern Corridor
Originally written with incentive groups in mind, these destinations along Thailand’s Eastern Corridor hold equal appeal for the leisure adventurer. Click to read more. Continue reading Thailand’s Eastern Corridor
Chefs @ Christmas
Caprice’s Guillaume Galliot, Theo Mistral’s Theo Randall and Town’s Bryan Nagao talk about their fondest holiday memories and beloved festive food @ SCMP Christmas magazine Both photos courtesy of Town Continue reading Chefs @ Christmas
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