A day in Old Phuket Town

Despite Phuket’s growing tourism industry, Old Phuket Town seems to be a destination often overlooked by travellers. The large part of the town’s charm lies in the fact that it is so removed from the glitz, beaches and partying that tends to dominate other tourist-orientated towns in the city. Thalang Road, the main street and…

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Travel Diary – Bondi Beach, Australia

In recent years, trips to Sydney have pretty much become an annual thing so I don’t know why it’s been 7 years since I last visited Bondi Beach – particularly since it’s so close to the city centre! I’m glad that after my visit here last month, it mostly remains the same if not even…

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Beyond the ground level – Dining in Hong Kong

In a metropolis like Hong Kong, one can easily find themselves overwhelmed or lost in a sea of people. Even simple pleasures like a bowl of wonton soup – whilst served at many eateries – may sometimes seem impossible to find. Rising rental yields and new developments have been shifting eateries (and introducing new ones) to relocate beyond the…

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Greenwich Village Food Tour, New York

I recently returned from a vacation in New York and have so much to share with you all! The first stop of our trip was the Original Greenwich Village Food Culture Walking Tour, one of the most popular tours offered by Foods of New York Tours. What attracted me to this part of town was…

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Travel Diary – Gold Coast, Queensland

  Gold Coast I can still recall many fond annual family trips spent at the Gold Coast amongst the theme parks, pristine white beaches and softest sand that one could just lie in for hours. The Gold Coast was undoubtedly the definition of a perfect vacation and my trips there have created some of the…

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Taipei Street Eats

Taipei is a bustling city known for its amazing markets, gorgeous mountainous regions, hot springs and its cheap, delicious street food. On that note, I wanted to share with you all a few of my favourite Taipei street eats and two places where you can find them: Shilin night market and Jiu Fen. Fried pork buns – ‘Shui…

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Travel diary – Sydney, Australia

I love Sydney for its warmer weather, cosmopolitan lifestyle and balmy summer nights. Here are some highlights from a long weekend trip last last year. Corridor in my hotel room, Shangri-La Macarons from Laduree, Pitt St Mall Another view from my room Fried three cheese Gnocchi, Jamie’s Italian Felix bar and bistro Angel Place The…

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