A pitstop in Abu Dhabi and Dubai The sparkling lights from the world’s tallest building, the Bhurj Khalifa dominates the view from my hotel window. I’m perched on the sofa in my 15th floor room in the Renaissance Downtown Hotel, Dubai waiting for my large bath to fill. It’s been a hectic couple of days since my early morning arrival in … [Read more...]
Epic Aussie 4WD Journey
One couple’s search for their Holy Grail My good friends Cyndy and David have become explorers of Australia. With the mantra life is too short to sit at home, they have made some amazing journeys around this fabulous country I call home. With their help (and patience as there were a few interviews over cups of tea) I wrote a story about their … [Read more...]
Edinburgh culture, history and a shiny nosed dog
Edinburgh what's not to love? As the capital of Scotland, Edinburgh commands attention. But apart from being the country’s epi centre, Edinburgh exudes a distinctive charm that is difficult to resist. The compact layout of the city means it’s easy to get around and explore, even for someone like me with a hopeless sense of direction! I'd come … [Read more...]
A blend of contemporary and luxe in Dubai
Looking out my hotel window towards the world's tallest building, the Bhurj Khalifa, is one of those 'wow pinch me' moments I get to experience when travelling. I'm staying at the Renaissance Downtown Hotel, Dubai a stunning mix of modern and luxe. I loved the clever acknowledgements to the indigenous heritage of the Middle East placed throughout … [Read more...]
Brisbane – its all about you
The renaissance of Brisbane There’s more to the capital of Queensland than agreeable weather, a dizzying choice of adventure and culinary attractions are generating attention. That was the lead for the article I submitted to Going Places, Malaysian Airlines in-flight magazine about my home city. Take a read of the full article called Brisbane … [Read more...]
Waldorf Astoria – The Caledonian, Edinburgh, Scotland
Luxe hotel in the heart of Edinburgh I have an undeniable passion for Scotland fueled by a number of things, including the Scottish blood running deep within my veins, as well as my love of anything Outlander (books and TV series.) So when I stepped into the hotel lobby of the Caledonian - I felt I'd arrived at a place I knew was going to be hard … [Read more...]
A quintessential Hong Kong experience
A line of customers stands patiently outside a nondescript shop in the Hong Kong’s Sham Shui Po district. In the northwestern section of the Kowloon peninsula, Sham Shui Po is one of Hong Kong’s most authentic neighbourhoods. This shop is brightly illuminated, thanks to a row of fluorescent lights embedded in the ceiling - highlighting the shop’s … [Read more...]
The road less travelled
Embracing the Icelandic way The pungent smell of sulphur invades my nostrils as I approach a loosely shaped circle of stones. Waves of steam drift across the water’s surface indicating we have arrived at the right place. This is one of the many thousands of natural geothermal pools found all over Iceland. And I’m about to indulge in my first hot … [Read more...]
How to travel responsibly in Hoi An, Vietnam
What I learnt about travelling responsibly in Hoi An With Earth Day fast approaching on April 22nd, Silkwinds, the in-flight magazine of Silk Air (the regional airline for Singapore Airlines) reached out to contributors on the topic of Sustainable Tourism. Here's my small contribution about a noodle making experience in Hoi An, featured on p. 43 … [Read more...]
Ten top things to do in Hong Kong
A place I can never get enough of. Here's my suggestion of ten top things to do in Hong Kong published on the Big Bus Guide. I know I could have easily made it to 20 top things to do - but let's start with 10! Please let me know what your favourite things to do in Hong Kong are, I just might have to make another list! … [Read more...]
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