The Worlds 50 Best Restaurants List has attracted controversy once again, with criticisms that it is too “insidery”. But industry insider advice is exactly what you want when seeking restaurant tips. There appears to have been a lot of sour grapes about the Worlds 50 Best Restaurants List from people who don’t know how the awards … Read more
The Worlds 50 Best Restaurants list attracts controversy and criticism soon after it’s released. Every. Single. Year. Yet despite its flaws, if nothing else, the global guide to the world’s best fine dining establishments is a handy list for globetrotting foodies. Here’s why it still matters. Industry awards, annual polls and best lists are nearly … Read more
Weekend in Barcelona? Yes, please. Barcelona has to be our favourite European city for a weekend getaway. When we lived in the Middle East we used to make a beeline for the Catalan capital the first chance we had. Oh how I wish we lived that close again! Now with the proliferation of low cost airlines, … Read more
In Thailand‘s green Hua Hin and its holiday towns of Pranburi and Cha-Am, a handful of eco-friendly resorts are endeavouring to do their bit to reduce their environmental footprint, from establishing kitchen gardens and using local organic produce to recycling and supporting green initiatives. These are the best. Green Hua Hin – The Best Eco Resorts … Read more
Make a beeline to the Sunday morning Asana Organic Farmers Market in Siem Reap, when you’re in Cambodia. If you’re planning on renting an apartment and settling into Temple Town for a while, buy a cotton bag and do your grocery shopping. If you’re not, pop down for some picnic supplies and post-temple snacks. Asana Organic Farmers Market in Siem … Read more