Experience
We all love coffee, and nowhere is it more loved than in Italy, where coffee is a way of life. In Italy, you’ll find a bar (make that several) on every street, catering to people’s mid-morning, post-meal or late-afternoon coffee needs. However, unlike in most countries there’s no fanfare here, no fancy hazelnut Frappuccino with non-fat… Continue reading Milan: Where and How to Drink Coffee in This Fashionable City
There’s really no skyline like the skyline of Hong Kong. Calling the city home a couple years back, I will never enjoy a morning run quite like I did along the Victoria Harbour. The ‘fragrant harbour’, as the Chinese call it, is a natural landform harbour dividing the city to Hong Kong Island and Kowloon side. And… Continue reading 5 Cocktail Bars with the Finest Views of Hong Kong
By Explorer Chung Wah Chow | With more than 450 years of colonial history, Macau has a rich cultural heritage and is more than just the world’s gambling capital. It’s the first and last European colony in China and its Portuguese legacy can still be seen in its meandering cobbled streets and colourful colonial houses. It’s… Continue reading 36 hour Macau Itinerary
From lounging by one of London’s historic lidos to taking a dip in the sparkling waters of a picturesque Swiss lake, spend your summer holiday swimming and sunbathing at one of these stunning urban escapes.
Beijing is not a city known for its peace and quiet. So when I heard about Mountainyoga – which has a retreat centre just a few kilometres from the teeming city centre – I was intrigued. Would it be possible to find a sanctuary in one of the word’s busiest, noisiest, most traffic-jammed cities? There… Continue reading Unexpected Beijing: Exploring China’s First Yoga Retreat
Ever hear of a fixed-gear bike race where downing a vermouth is part of the course? Or an erotic workshop that advertises itself by promoting the prospect of drinking vermouth? Welcome to Barcelona, where the resurgence of this once old man drink has reached epic proportions. Not only can it be found in the trendiest bars,… Continue reading Barcelona’s Vermouth Craze
The best way to experience the Sydney Harbour Bridge is from right at top and those who attempt the climb are rewarded with the most beautiful view across the Sydney Harbour. The Sydney Harbour Bridge – affectionately dubbed the Coat Hanger by the locals – not only dominates the city’s harbour landscape, it is also… Continue reading Climbing the Coat Hanger – Sydney Harbour Bridge
To me, there is something almost magical about tea. I have started to travel the world in search for the perfect cup of tea already a couple years back. I am not expecting to encounter that one perfect taste-bud-tickling experience, but to rather indulge myself into different cultures, traditions and customs. To truly experience the… Continue reading Tea Adventures Around Asia
By Kasey Clark Dragon-boat crews from around the world gather to participate in the magic of the annual Singapore Dragon Boat Festival. From its rich history and colourful rituals to the excitement of both the races and the spectators, here’s what makes the Singapore Dragon Boat Festival a must-see event. Don’t miss this year’s festivities on… Continue reading The pomp and pageantry of the Singapore Dragon Boat Festival