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
Thai Experiments and Basque Cuisine at Aziamendi Phuket? Who would have thought. Certainly not us. But that’s exactly what was happening down at sleepy Baan Natai in Thailand’s South. Local Thai chefs working under the guidance of Michelin-starred Basque chef, Eneko Atxa have been creating some of Thailand’s most exciting contemporary cuisine. You might expect … Read more