When it comes to cuisine, creativity is a much-celebrated approach and Bangkok's Michelin-starred restaurateurs are finding new inspiration to persevere in what is already being called the New Normal dining scene. Hopefully, 'new normal' has yet to be defined, but meanwhile restaurants all over the world have to adapt by drawing upon their innovati...

A year into the pandemic and unfettered travel remains off-limits for most people. Just as restrictions were starting to be eased, some countries were hit with second and third waves and new restrictions were imposed. Stories about travel became difficult to write and frustrating to read. Nevertheless, it's important to keep travel opportunities an...

Adventure travel company and safari lodge operator andBeyond is taking bookings for its revamped Kirkman's Kamp in South Africa. Renowned for its historic atmosphere and spectacular setting in the Sabi Sand Game Reserve, Kirkman's Kamp has had a makeover designed to retain its old world character while providing modern-day luxury and comfort. ​ Acc...

Many of Bangkok's most spectacular and revered attractions can be found in the Old City and Chinatown, and all of them can be reached on the fast and efficient Metropolitan Rapid Transit (MRT) system, the Thai capital's subway. The MRT Blue Line provides an easy and convenient way to go from attraction to attraction, eliminating the need to tackle ...

Perched on the southern tip of the Malay Peninsula, exotic city-state Singapore is famous for Raffles Hotel, mouth-watering food, the shopper's heaven of Orchard Road and, more recently, newer developments like Gardens by the Bay. Singapore is also an excellent stopover for Australian, British and European travellers flying the kangaroo route. I us...

Bula! In Fiji the ubiquitous 'bula' is more than just a greeting, it's a wish for happiness, good health and the energy of life. Last year Fiji celebrated 50 years of independence, but the celebrations were marred somewhat by coronavirus lockdowns. So for now, all I can do is look back nostalgically at my past visits to these popular tropical islan...