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SYRIA – Notes from Damascus
Most people’s reason for visiting Syria: seeing a mosque; shopping in a souk; checking out the dribs and drabs left behind by the Assyrians and the Romans – fascinating folk, both of them. For me,...
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MONACO – Monte Carlo: Still Just For Millionaires
It don’t come cheap Hmm… I’ve never seen a “Monaco and Southern France On A Shoestring” on the Lonely Planet shelf in my local book shop. I’d never have even stayed in Monte Carlo if it weren’t for...
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HONG KONG SAR – Shopping in The Fragrant Harbour
As I flick through my copy of The World Of Suzie Wong I try to imagine Hong Kong in the 50′s and 60′s – a busy harbour full of half-starved coolies pulling rickshaws; racial segregation; a place where...
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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 love to visit for a few days every now and then.If you...
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JAPAN – Tokyo’s Platinum Street
I expected jewellery shops or precious metals for sale on “Platinum Dori”, but what I found was even more exciting: a tree-lined avenue with cafes, boutiques, spas, chocolate shops. And very cool...
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JAPAN – Tea, Toast, Truffles, Tofu, Tartlets: A Tokyo Brunch
One thing I am confident in is my knowledge of how to stuff my face. Especially brunch. Love brunch. As I sitting out a cold and dull winter whilst working in Tokyo till December, I give myself a...
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MONACO – Breaking The Bank (account) In Monte Carlo
Here is an update on what has changed on Monte Carlo since my last Monaco post. All I ever do here is eat, shop and go to nightclubs and bars so I am afraid these are the only aspects of Monaco life I...
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JAPAN: A late Hanami, a lucky fortune, an exceptional teppan-yaki
Hanami 2012 is the latest I’ve ever seen with most of the Sakura trees in Tokyo in full bloom in mid-April. It’s a cold year and winter seems to be endless. Nonetheless, the cherry blossoms are as...
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FRANCE – The Beautiful Village of Eze
It’s hard to believe that a perfectly preserved medieval village is only a 30 minute bus ride from Monaco or Nice. Yet here it is: tiny, ancient, picturesque Eze sits on a cliff overlooking the...
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Tokyo’s Top Five Restaurants
This is an article I wrote for theluxtraveller – a site for travellers who appreciate the finer things in life. Known across the globe for its fine dining, Tokyo is home to more Michelin-star...
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JAPAN: Doing Tokyo’s Hanami Season In Style
Hanami (meaning “flower viewing” )is the Japanese custom of enjoying the cherry blossom, or sakura trees in their short period of bloom. It involves a party or a picnic to sit and enjoy the transient...
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24 Hours In Amman: A Stopover in Jordan
If you happen to find yourself in Amman with only a day to explore, here is a tight schedule that packs in as much as you can see of this extraordinary town during a stopover. Be warned: I stayed in...
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Bodrum: Turkey’s Most Glamorous Port
With its dazzling blue waters and whitewashed houses, Bodrum is Turkey’s stunning seaside resort which retains ambience despite its popularity as one of Europe’s finest holiday destinations. Turkey’s...
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Tokyo’s Best Cocktails
A little piece I did for Forbes Travel on the most important thing in life: cocktails. Find out where to get Tokyo’s best tipples here – and enjoy! Tokyo bars do fabulous cocktails – I like them...
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Happy Hour In Tokyo
The best time of the evening is always happy hour! In this expensive city it’s nice to know that you can get a little luxury for less. Here is my pick of Tokyo’s best happy hour drinks. Cheers! Bottoms...
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5 Things We Love: Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong
The Mandarin Oriental’s beautiful flagship hotel in Hong Kong has everything going for it – from the little gifts left in the rooms to the world’s best dim sum. Check out my latest Forbes Travel Guide...
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The World’s Best Afternoon Teas
After extensive research, the results are in: take note of the 8 best afternoon teas in the world (in my humble opinion) that I did for Forbes Travel Guide. If you happen to be in Dubai, London,...
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A Day In Dubai
As the world’s most famous stopover city, Dubai offers a lot to see and do – so get organised before you land. Here are some ideas on how to spend the perfect day out in Dubai. Go get hennaed
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JAPAN: Tokyo’s Luxurious Hotel Suites
This was a very fun one to research! I just recently had this article on the 7 Best Hotel Suites in Tokyo published on Forbes Travel Guide blog. Japanese hotels certainly know how to take a hotel...
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CHINA: Cool Beijing
There is no question that the new Beijing is cool: hip, trendy, artsy and chock full of amazing food (Pekingese is my favourite cuisine) I wrote about the most interesting and hip spots not to miss on...
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