I write about food a lot on this site, but with good reason. I firmly believe that it’s the most important aspect of the travel experience, forming some of our strongest memories through taste and smell. It’s also the fastest way to learn about a new culture and what the people value. More than anything…
It’s that time of year again, when we all reflect on the previous 12 months and for me that means reflecting on the great travel experiences I was fortunate enough to enjoy. This list is more than just about far-flung locales, it’s about travel experiences that were special, many times unique and oftentimes just a…
It’s that time of year again, when we all reflect on the previous 12 months and for me that means reflecting on the great travel experiences I was fortunate enough to enjoy. This list is more than just about far-flung locales, it’s about travel experiences that were special, many times unique and oftentimes just a…
Hotels and resorts play different roles in our lives depending on where we go, our own style of travel and so many other factors. At its best, a great resort or hotel should be so much more than a simple place to store your bags and sleep at night. No, they should be an active…
Hotels and resorts play different roles in our lives depending on where we go, our own style of travel and so many other factors. At its best, a great resort or hotel should be so much more than a simple place to store your bags and sleep at night. No, they should be an active…
I was born in the 1970s, grew up in the ‘80s and came of age in the ‘90s. Because of this my view of the world is very much a product of the era in which I grew up, namely, that certain countries were good and others, well, not quite as awesome. Naturally this is…
I was born in the 1970s, grew up in the ‘80s and came of age in the ‘90s. Because of this my view of the world is very much a product of the era in which I grew up, namely, that certain countries were good and others, well, not quite as awesome. Naturally this is…
Even though I had long wanted to visit Macao, I didn’t know that much about the region other than the basics. Like most people, those basics revolved around one thing – casinos. I knew that Macao was world famous as being a sort of Las Vegas in Asia and, if that’s what you want, you’ll…
Even though I had long wanted to visit Macao, I didn’t know that much about the region other than the basics. Like most people, those basics revolved around one thing – casinos. I knew that Macao was world famous as being a sort of Las Vegas in Asia and, if that’s what you want, you’ll…
The only reason I had heard of Kunming was thanks to one of my oldest friends. She and her husband adopted their daughter from Kunming years ago, and for some reason it’s a name I never forgot. So, when Cathay Pacific and I started working on what spots in China we should highlight, that’s immediately…