Luxury dining, hotels and travel

A travel and food diary charting the places I visit, the food I eat, and the impressions they make upon me.

Experiences

Asia
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The Upper House - Hong Kong

Living in Luxury: My stay at the 5th Best Hotel in the World

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Raffles Bali - Bali, Indonesia
Raffles Bali - Bali, Indonesia

This property stands as an unrivaled sanctuary for discerning luxury travelers eager to bid adieu to stress and embrace the journey of spiritual growth.

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The Four Seasons at Chao Phraya River - Bangkok
The Four Seasons at Chao Phraya River - Bangkok

I check into The Four Seasons Chao Phraya in the heart of Bangkok, also voted 14th Best Hotel in the World.

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Marina Bay Sands - Singapore
Marina Bay Sands - Singapore

The place to see and be seen - Singapore's premier resort at the heart of the Marina

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The Reverie Saigon - Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
The Reverie Saigon - Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

A game-changer in the re-emergence of Ho Chi Minh as one of the most charming cities in the world, and a gorgeous embodiment of what the game here was always all about—a unique fusion of East and West.

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The Parkroyal Collection at Marina Bay - Singapore
The Parkroyal Collection at Marina Bay - Singapore

A look into one of Singapore’s most eco-friendly stays on the mouth of Marina Bay

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The Fullerton Bay Hotel, Singapore
The Fullerton Bay Hotel, Singapore

A luxury gem sitting on Singapore’s famous Marina Bay.

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The Andaz, Singapore - a concept by Hyatt
The Andaz, Singapore - a concept by Hyatt

A recount of my staycation at The Andaz, Singapore

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The Sukhothai, Bangkok
The Sukhothai, Bangkok

A recount of our lovely press stay at Bangkok’s most enchanting hotel

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The Grand Hyatt, Bangkok
The Grand Hyatt, Bangkok

A recount of my dreamy weekend at The Grand Hyatt Erawan, Bangkok

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The Americas
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Bamford in Brooklyn - A visit to the Haybarn

Step into the oasis in the heart of Brooklyn at Bamford in the Haybarn at 1Hotel Brooklyn Bridge.

48 hours at The Ned Nomad
48 hours at The Ned Nomad

The iconic Ned Nomad has landed in the Big Apple.

Grand Salon at Baccarat, New York
Grand Salon at Baccarat, New York

A quintessentially Parisian refuge in the heart of New York

1Hotel Brooklyn Bridge, New York
1Hotel Brooklyn Bridge, New York

My stay at Brooklyn’s seriously sustainable 1Hotel Brooklyn Bridge - an eco-haven you’ll be dying to be seen at.

Europe and the Nordics
The BoTree, London
The BoTree, London

Conscious luxury at the intersection of Oxford Street, Mayfair and Marylebone

A guide to Paphos, Cyprus - with Thanos Hotels
A guide to Paphos, Cyprus - with Thanos Hotels

Escaping Autumn for some late summer sunshine in Paphos, Cyprus

1Hotel Mayfair, London
1Hotel Mayfair, London

An insider’s look at London’s most desirable address at the corner of Green Park

OKU Hotel - Ibiza, Spain
OKU Hotel - Ibiza, Spain

Distinctive and fabulously wabi-sabi, I experience one of Ibiza’s most iconic new openings

Bodrum Loft - Bodrum, Turkey
Bodrum Loft - Bodrum, Turkey

I experience Bodrum’s hottest new hotel Bodrum Loft. The place to see and be seen.

Dining

Dining
2* Restaurant Gaa - Bangkok, Thailand
2* Restaurant Gaa - Bangkok, Thailand

I visit and review Gaa, Garima Arora's 2 Michelin Starred restaurant in Bangkok.

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TĀTĀ Eatery’s takeover at The Sea, The Sea in Hackney

I enjoy TĀTĀ Eatery’s exclusive takeover of The Sea, the Sea in Hackney.

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Cycene by Theo Clench, Shoreditch
Cycene by Theo Clench, Shoreditch

A review of one of London's most exciting new restaurants Cycene, starting a new breed of London restaurants that go beyond the realm of just your average white table cloth.

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Kurochan by Ioki at The Mandarin Oriental, Bodrum
Kurochan by Ioki at The Mandarin Oriental, Bodrum

A visual review of Kurochan by Ioki at the Mandarin Oriental in Bodrum, Turkey

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Lunch at Studio Frantzén, London
Lunch at Studio Frantzén, London

Björn Frantzén has finally landed in the big smoke on the top floor of Harrods at the much anticipated Studio Frantzén.

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Varoulko by Lefteris Lazarou - Grace Hotel Auberge, Santorini
Varoulko by Lefteris Lazarou - Grace Hotel Auberge, Santorini

Experiencing Celebrity chef Lefteris Lazarou’s outpost Varoulko at the iconic Grace Hotel Auberge, Santorini

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1* KOL by Santiago Lastra
1* KOL by Santiago Lastra

Visiting Santiago Lastra’s homage to his homeland of Mexico - KOL.

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Turnips by Tomas Lidakevicius, Borough
Turnips by Tomas Lidakevicius, Borough

My review of the delightful restaurant arm of Turnips by Tomas Lidakevicius in Borough Market, a menu focused around the humble vegetable

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Vino in the Big Smoke - My regular haunts
Vino in the Big Smoke - My regular haunts

Where you’ll find me with a jug of grape juice most weekends.

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Peach Blossoms at Marina Bay, Singapore
Peach Blossoms at Marina Bay, Singapore

Chef Edward Chong’s masterpiece Peach Blossoms - a contemporary and fresh take on progressive Chinese cuisine.

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Visual Gallery

A regal 48 hours at the @rosewoodhongkong , the World’s 3rd Best Hotel in 2024 @50best_hotels ✨ Soaring over Victoria Harbour, Rosewood Hong Kong is a new centre of gravity on the Kowloon waterfront; the crown jewel of the Victoria Dockside a
A very special evening last week at 3 ⭐️ @odetterestaurant , an ode to @chef_julien ‘s Grandma Odette. Coming from a family of farmers, Royer cares deeply about produce, sourcing from artisanal producers, and showcasing his life experiences i
A true privilege to experience @arorgarima ‘s 2 ⭐️ @restaurant_gaa during my time in Bangkok. The menu reforms the narrative on Indian food, where Garima and the Gaa team apply traditional Indian cooking techniques onto locally sourced ingredie
@SixSensesSamui have perfected the secluded experience on the idyllic little island that is Koh Samui. Tucked away amidst lush greenery on the northern tip of the island, the @SixSenses Samui offers a wild and enchanting retreat, where exceptional fa
A place that I was recommended by every man and his dog on my most recent trip to Hong Kong - 2 ⭐️ @tatediningroom by @chefvickylau certainly lived up to the hype. Her offering blends Chinese and French cooking in a very special way. TATE’s &
Hong Kong, how lovely it is to be back 🧡
48 hours at the World’s 5th best hotel @upperhouse_hkg @50best_hotels ✨ Creating standout new hotels in major cities is no easy feat. Building a resort on a tropical island is more straightforward: with the right features—pools, beach
The iconic Roasted Singapore Chicken and I at @chef_julien and @loic_portalier ‘s 1 ⭐️ @louise.hkg , a photo that suggests I was born for this moment. The chicken is smoked with rosemary, and served with Niigata rice, green salad and chicken ju
Home away from home @upperhouse_hkg 🍃 #HouseCollective #UpperhouseHK #Upperhouse #50besthotels #Hongkong #HKHotels #Luxury #LuxuryHongKong #HKLiving