MACAU – Uma Peninsula Encantadora
Such an interesting little Peninsula is Macau : it’s not European, it’s not Chinese, nor Indian. It’s definitely not Las Vegas either but depending on where you go in Macau, […]
Tag Archives: Dining
JAPAN – Wabi-sabi, Wa and Waterfalls in Kyoto
If I could, I’d pop over to Kyoto a few times a year. Unfortunately for me (and for Kyoto) a typical weekend trip from Tokyo to Kyoto is ruinously expensive […]
SINGAPORE – Have a look-see!
A bit of old-fashioned luxury is nice, isn’t it? This is why if ever I had the chance to move to Singapore I’d take the offer without a thought. I […]
AUSTRALIA – A Weekend in Sydney and the Hunter Valley
If I happened to be unfortunate enough to have only a weekend in the wonderful city of Sydney, here is what I would do. I’ve made it very easy so […]
KOREA – Things I Love About Seoul
It’s not on the top 10 list of many world travellers, but I quite like Seoul. I’ve only been for weekends – It’s less than 2 hours from Tokyo, so […]
LEBANON – The Right Place To Stuff Your Face
I’m selfish about sharing particularly special secrets. Today I will indulge you, although it’s not really a secret anymore. I expect those horrid Club Med people will have their greasy little […]
CHINA – The Best and Worst of Beijing (in my humble opinion)
Beijing as been a dream destination for mine for years – So exotic, so exciting… Former home of the Emperor and birthplace of Maoism, dumplings, spring rolls… My good friends […]
CUBA – Still in Havana…
<Notes from Novemeber 29, 2009> Today I had Sunday lunch with my Cuban friends and their mates. Instead of eating at my friend’s home we met at the El Rapido […]
JAPAN – How To Eat In Tokyo for $20 a Day
Everybody knows about Tokyo’s famous $70 pineapples and $150 sushi lunches, but who tells us where to find the best $6 noodles shops? Having spent so much of my […]
CUBA – Doing it the local way in Havana
Fine arts and government cheese.
remarkable travels 