Escape

Africa

  • The Crocodile Ranch and Okonjima Lodge, Namibia
  • Egyptian baked fish – and reminiscing Dahab
  • Ongava Lodge, Namibia
  • Mowani Mountain Camp, Namibia
  • 24 hours in Swakopmund, Namibia
  • Little Kulala, Sossusvlei, Namibia
  • The Olive Exclusive and dinner at Andy’s Bar & Restaurant, Windhoek, Namibia
  • South Africa – Cape Town, a snapshot
  • South Africa – The Test Kitchen, Cape Town
  • South Africa – Stellenbosch Slow Market, Franschhoek Village Market & French Connection Bistro
  • South Africa – Four Cape Town eateries – Black Sheep Restaurant, Frères Bistro, Fork Tapas, Bocca
  • South Africa – 5 coffee shops in Cape Town
  • South Africa – Kapama Karula – Luxury Safari Lodge
  • South Africa – The Garden Route – Driving from Jeffreys Bay to False Bay
  • Morocco – a snap-shot

    • Asia

  • 5 Day Trips from Chengdu
  • Things to do in Chengdu
  • Things to do in Xialiang, China
  • Bazhong & Enyang Ancient Town, China
  • Things to do in Xi’an, China
  • Four days in Beijing, China
  • What I got up to in Wuhan, China
  • A lazy Singapore stopover
  • One night in Dotonbori, Osaka
  • 31 things to do in Kyoto
  • One night in Miyajima, Japan
  • Hiroshima in a day
  • Kinosaki Onsen – the charms of a spa town in Hyōgo, Japan
  • Doing the rounds in Kanazawa, Japan
  • 2 nights in Takayama, Japan
  • My introduction to Tokyo, Japan
  • China – Five days in Yiwu
  • China – Two days in Guangzhou
  • Vietnam – Eating Hanoi
  • Vietnam – Where to have coffee in Hanoi
  • Vietnam – Two days in Hue
  • Vietnam – Three days in Hoi An
  • Vietnam – The Nam Hai
  • Vietnam – Six Senses Ninh Van Bay
  • Maldives – Soneva Gili by Six Senses
  • Vietnam – 2 days in Saigon
  • A Singapore stopover
  • China – Things to do in Yiwu – other than the trade markets
  • Singapore – Tippling Club
  • China – What to eat in Yiwu
  • China – Day trip to Macau
  • China – Eating Hong Kong
  • China – Yakitoritei, Hong Kong
  • China – Where to drink coffee in Hong Kong
  • Malaysia – Essence, KL
  • Malaysia – Espressamente, Purple Cane Tea House and Pan Mee, KL
  • Malaysia – Chinatown street food, KL
  • Malaysia – Dragon-i Restaurant, KL
  • China – Street Food in Yiwu
  • China – Yiwu International Trade City – the food
  • China – Ramada Plaza Hotel buffet, Yiwu
  • China – Kowloon Grazing, Hong Kong
  • China – Coffee, Dumplings and Kowloon, Hong Kong
  • China – HK BBQ Restaurant, Hong Kong
  • Cambodia – a snap-shot
  • Thailand – a snap-shot

    • Europe

  • Croatia – Hanging out in Zagreb
  • Croatia – A visit to Pula, Bale and Rovinj – Istria
  • Slovenia – Piran – a gem on the Adriatic
  • Slovenia – Hanging out in Ljubljana
  • Slovenia – One of the world’s most beautiful places – Bled
  • Croatia – Discover the charms of Rab
  • Croatia – Things to do in Pag and Novalja
  • Croatia – Things to do in Zadar
  • Croatia – Taking time out in Primošten
  • Croatia – A few things to do in Split
  • Croatia – Two nights in Bol
  • Croatia – The charms of Stari Grad & Jelsa, Hvar
  • Croatia – A visit to beautiful Korčula
  • Croatia – One night in Ston
  • Bosnia and Herzegovina – One night in Mostar
  • Croatia – Dubrovnik – not what it used to be
  • Montenegro – Two days in Kotor
  • Montenegro – Taking timeout in Budva
  • Tirana, Albania – things to see and do
  • Greece – Hanging out in central Athens
  • Greece – 3 days in Hydra
  • Greece – Paros – Heart of the Cyclades
  • Greece – Naxos, Queen of the Cyclades
  • Italy – Things to do in Bari
  • Italy – Siracusa – Sicily’s coastal gem
  • Italy – The charms of Ragusa, Sicily
  • Italy – Palermo, Sicily
  • Italy – One night in Tropea, Calabria
  • Italy – 3 days in Naples
  • Spain – Bumming around Barcelona
  • Spain – An affair with Donostia-San Sebastián
  • Portugal – Porto – what’s not to love?
  • Portugal – One night in Aveiro
  • Portugal – Things to do in Nazaré
  • Portugal – One night in Évora
  • Portugal – Exploring Lisbon and its surrounds
  • Spain – Bumming around Madrid
  • The Ring Road in Iceland: One of the world’s great drives
  • France – BistroY…Les Papilles, Paris
  • France – Le Polidor & Le Trumilou, Paris
  • France – Paris – a city for eating and exploring
  • France – Le Gai Moulin, Paris
  • France – Canal du Midi part 3 | Le Somail to Béziers
  • France – Canal du Midi part 2 | Trèbes to Ventenac
  • France – Canal du Midi part 1 | Castelnaudary to Carcassonne
  • France – A fleeting visit to Toulouse
  • France – Lunch at Marché Victor Hugo, Toulouse
  • UK – Chinatown & Le Pain Quotidien, London
  • UK – Borough Market, London
  • UK – Jamie’s Italian, Covent Garden
  • UK – Fernandez & Wells, London
  • UK – The Palmerston, London
  • UK – Caravan Restaurant, Bar & Roastery, London

    • Latin America & Antactica

  • Bumming around Varadero, Cuba
  • Viñales, Cuba
  • Havana, Cuba
  • Mexico – Playa del Carmen – Love it or leave it
  • Mexico – Tulum – where to eat, drink and explore
  • Belize – Caye Caulker
  • Honduras – Útila or Roatán? We chose Útila
  • Honduras – Copán Ruinas
  • Guatemala – Panajachel – when tourism takes over
  • Guatemala – 5 things to do in Antigua
  • El Salvador – Two nights in Juayúa
  • El Salvador – Bumming around in El Tunco
  • Nicaragua – Two days in León
  • Nicaragua – Granada – things to do and what to eat
  • Nicaragua – Things to do on Isla de Ometepe
  • Costa Rica – Monteverde & Santa Elena
  • Costa Rica – Is there actually anything to do in Cahuita?
  • Costa Rica – Things to do in Puerto Viejo
  • Panamá – Things to do in Bocas del Toro
  • Panamá – 3 days in Panamá City
  • Panamá – Sailing the San Blas Islands – Colombia to Panamá
  • Colombia – Two nights at Costeño Beach and a visit to Tayrona National Park
  • Colombia – Things to do in Cartagena
  • Colombia – Mompós
  • Colombia – Soak in the charms of Barichara, Colombia
  • Colombia – Two days in Villa de Leyva
  • Colombia – Things to do in Bogotá
  • Guatapé – is this Colombia’s most colourful town?
  • 5 things to do in Medellín, Colombia
  • Jardín – Colombia’s best kept secret?
  • 24 hours in Filandia, Colombia
  • Things to do in Salento and Valle de Cocora, Colombia
  • 48 hours in Cali, Colombia
  • 48 hours in Popayán, Colombia
  • A day trip to Silvia Market, Colombia
  • Las Lajas Sanctuary & Ipiales, Colombia
  • Otavalo Market, Ecuador
  • Where to eat and drink in Quito, Ecuador
  • What you could be doing in Ayampe, Ecuador
  • Tips on where to eat and drink in Montañita, Ecuador
  • Galápagos Islands, Ecuador – Things to do on the three main islands
  • 3 days in Guayaquil, Ecuador and no, we didn’t get mugged
  • Cuenca, Ecuador
  • Life’s a beach in Máncora, Peru
  • Things to do in Huanchaco, Peru
  • Peru – Amazon Expedition, Iquitos
  • Iquitos, Peru’s gateway to the Amazon
  • Peru – Belén Market, Iquitos – get a taste of the Amazon at this vibrant marketplace
  • Peru – Places to eat and drink in Miraflores, Lima
  • Paracas, Peru – home to sun, seafood and cocktails
  • Arequipa, Peru – what to see, eat and drink in the White City
  • Colca Canyon Trek, Peru – spectacular scenery and an earthquake or two
  • Exploring San Blas & Centro Histórico in Cusco, Peru
  • Rainbow Mountain trek – a day trip from Cusco, Peru
  • Bolivia – 3 days in Copacabana
  • Bolivia – 3 days in La Paz
  • Bolivia – Experience the colourful Tarabuco Market
  • Bolivia – Mercado Central, Sucre – a food lovers paradise
  • Bolivia – 2 weeks in Sucre, Bolivia’s most beautiful city
  • Bolivia – 24 hrs in Potosí
  • Bolivia – Salar de Uyuni tour – what you can expect to see
  • Chile – San Pedro de Atacama – what to see and do in this desert town
  • Chile – Valparaíso – where to eat & drink on a budget in this city of colour
  • Chile – 6 things to do in Santiago de Chile
  • Chile – Pucón in 36 hours
  • Chile – Exploring Chiloé, Chile’s largest island
  • Chile – A small taste of Puerto Varas
  • Argentina – Bariloche in 36 hours
  • Argentina – El Calafate & Perito Moreno Glacier
  • Chile – Torres del Paine W Trek, Patagonia
  • Chile – Puerto Natales
  • Antarctica with Quark Expeditions
  • Argentina – Ushuaia – the end of the world
  • Argentina – Northwest Road Trip
  • Argentina – Salta – Gateway to the northwest
  • Colonia del Sacramento, Uruguay – soak up the charm
  • Punta Del Este, Uruguay – when nothing goes to plan
  • Montevideo, Uruguay, in 36 hours
  • Feria de Tristán Narvaja, Montevideo, Uruguay
  • Argentina – Buenos Aires
  • Argentina – 3 markets in Buenos Aires
  • Argentina – Iguazú Falls and Puerto Iguazú
  • Brazil – Paraty – a true beauty
  • Brazil – Ilha Grande – when it rains, it pours
  • Brazil – 36 hrs in Ouro Preto
  • Brazil – Rio de Janeiro
  • Brazil – Favela Santa Marta tour, Rio de Janeiro
  • Brazil – Ipanema Farmers Market – Feira Orgânica de Ipanema
  • Brazil – Trancoso, a magical place in Bahia
  • Brazil – Trancoso Farm & Fish Market
  • Brazil – Arraial d’Ajuda – a village in the tropics
  • La Posadita de la Plaza – Colonia del Sacramento, Uruguay
  • Brazil – 24 hrs in Ilhéus
  • Brazil – Itacaré – a place you may not want to leave
  • Brazil – Morro de São Paulo – an island getaway
  • Brazil – Salvador de Bahia – Explore and taste this Bahian jewel
  • Brazil – Recife – done in a day
  • Brazil – Rio By Bike – Bike Tour in Rio de Janeiro
  • Brazil – Olinda – A World Heritage gem
  • Brazil – Cook in Rio – a cooking class in Rio de Janeiro
  • Brazil – Praia de Pipa – Pipa Beach
  • Brazil – Canoa Quebrada – the pearl of Ceará
  • Brazil – Jericoacoara – a slice of paradise
  • Brazil – Lençóis Maranhenses National Park & Santo Amaro
  • Brazil – Alcântara – A charming colonial town
  • Brazil – São Luís – A world heritage gem

    • North America

  • South Beach, Key West and Florida Keys, USA
  • Hayground Market, Bridgehampton – The Hamptons, USA
  • 2013 Road Trip – Portland to LA, USA
  • 2013 Road Trip – Seattle to Portland, USA
  • 3 days in Seattle, USA
  • 5 days in Chicago, USA
  • 4 days in New Orleans, USA, and venturing into bayou territory
  • 2013 Road Trip – Boothbay Harbor to Kennebunkport, USA
  • 2013 Road Trip – Driving from Camden to Boothbay Harbor, USA
  • 2013 Road Trip – Stowe to Camden, USA
  • 2013 Road Trip – Woodstock to Stowe, USA
  • 2013 Road Trip – Lenox to Woodstock, USA
  • 2013 Road Trip – Nantucket to Lenox, USA
  • 2013 Road Trip – Provincetown to Nantucket, USA
  • 2013 Road Trip – Boston to Provincetown, USA
  • 3 days in Boston, USA
  • 4 days in Charleston, South Carolina
  • 48 hours in Savannah, USA
  • Lancaster Central Market, USA
  • 2 days in Lancaster, USA
  • 9th Street Italian Market – Philadelphia, USA
  • Serpico – Philadelphia, USA
  • Reading Terminal Market – Philadelphia, USA
  • 24 Hours in Philadelphia, USA
  • Manhattan, in pictures – USA
  • Coffee and the City, revisited – NYC, USA
  • Ariel Glatt Restaurant, Maharlika & Smörgås Chef – NYC, USA
  • The Musket Room – NYC, USA
  • Recette – NYC, USA
  • 24 Hrs on Fire Island, USA
  • Babbo & Del Posto – NYC, USA
  • Spice Market (closed) – NYC, USA
  • Locanda Verde – NYC, USA
  • New Jersey – Luxxe Coffee Espresso Bar, Illuzion – USA
  • Casa Mono & Cata – NYC, USA
  • Degustation (closed) – NYC, USA
  • Stone Park Cafe, dell’anima, L’Artusi, Scarpetta – NYC, USA
  • 11th Street Cafe, Cafe Cluny, Cafe Gitane, Friedman’s Lunch, Grounded – NYC, USA
  • Brooklyn, in pictures – USA
  • Coney Island, Brighton Beach & Cafe Glechik – Brooklyn, USA
  • 48 hours in The Hamptons, USA
  • Kabab Cafe – Queens, USA
  • Perry Street, L’Ecole & Gotham Bar & Grill – NYC, USA
  • Porchetta, Nancy’s Pig Heaven & Swine – NYC, USA
  • Eating Brooklyn, USA
  • Cafe de la Esquina, Mesa Coyoacan, Tacombi at Fonda NoLita – NYC, USA
  • Breakfast ideas in Brooklyn, USA
  • Isa – Brooklyn, USA
  • Gwynnett St. – Brooklyn, USA
  • Pizza in Brooklyn, USA
  • Diner – Brooklyn, USA
  • Coffee shops in Brooklyn, USA
  • The Pines (closed) – Brooklyn, USA
  • Izakaya on Smith – Brooklyn, USA (closed)
  • Flatbush Farm – Brooklyn, USA
  • 2011 Road Trip – Driving Pebble Beach to Santa Monica, USA
  • 2011 Road Trip – San Francisco to Pebble Beach, USA
  • San Francisco coffee, USA
  • 3 days in San Francisco, USA
  • 2011 Road Trip – Oakhurst to Jamestown, USA
  • 2011 Road Trip – Vegas to Oakhurst, USA
  • 48 hours in Las Vegas, USA
  • NYC – snap-shots of a city
  • Eating Manhattan – NYC, USA
  • Del Posto – NYC, USA
  • Eating NYC
  • Casa Mono – NYC, USA
  • Yakitori Taisho – NYC, USA
  • Buddakan – NYC, USA
  • Le Bain & The Standard Grill – NYC, USA
  • The Spotted Pig – NYC, USA
  • Fette Sau – Brooklyn, USA
  • Dessert Club ChikaLicious & ChikaLicious Dessert Bar – NYC, USA
  • A day trip to Summit, USA – Summit Diner, Winberies, Summit Food Market
  • Motorino – NYC, USA
  • Coffee and the City – The search for real coffee in New York
  • Joe’s Shanghai Restaurant – NYC, USA
  • SHO Shaun Hergatt – NYC, USA (closed)
  • Indian Road Café – NYC, USA
  • Tehuitzingo Deli & Grocery – NYC, USA (closed)
  • Colicchio & Sons – NYC, USA

    • Oceania

  • Australia – Tra Vinh – Inala, Brisbane
  • Australia – CT Coffee & Restaurant, Inala, Brisbane
  • Australia – Native Kitchen & Bar, Lawson (closed)
  • Australia – Cortado, Lawson
  • 40 hours in Newcastle, Australia
  • Bombini Restaurant & Bar, Avoca, Australia
  • Wharf Rd Restaurant, Hyper Hyper Coffee, The Huskisson & Zac’s Place – South Coast, Australia
  • Paperbark Camp & The Gunyah Restaurant, South Coast, Australia
  • Australia – Bistro Niagara, Katoomba (closed)
  • Australia – Port Stephens, Little Beach Boathouse, Searock @ Shoal Bay & Saluna
  • New Zealand Road Trip 2015 – Blenheim to Christchurch
  • New Zealand Road Trip 2015 to Nelson – Blenheim
  • New Zealand Road Trip 2015 – Wanaka to Nelson
  • Blue Mountain Hotel, Lawson, Australia
  • New Zealand Road Trip 2015 – Dunedin to Wanaka
  • Cardrona Hotel, New Zealand
  • New Zealand Road Trip 2015 – Queenstown to Dunedin, via Milford Sound
  • Four days in Queenstown, New Zealand
  • Keith Tulloch Wine, Hunter Valley – Australia
  • A weekend in Melbourne, Australia
  • Exploring and eating our way down the South Coast, Australia
  • Bannisters by the Sea, South Coast, Australia
  • Australia – 3 days in the Northern Rivers – Byron Bay, Mullumbimby, Bangalow & Kingscliff
  • Australia – Brookfarm, Byron Bay
  • Cradle to Coast Tasting Trail – Tasmania, Australia
  • Old Cable Station Producers Luncheon & visiting Stanley – Tasmania, Australia
  • Wild Moose Café, Wollongong, Australia (now closed)
  • Launceston – Inside Café, Novaro’s Restaurant, Stillwater – Tasmania, Australia
  • Burnie and surrounds – Northwest Tasmania, Australia
  • Brew, Minh Trang & Spring Lake Hotel – Brisbane, Australia
  • Australia – Taking time out with the folks
  • Gin Masterclass & Tasting Kangaroo Island, Australia
  • Wellington, New Zealand – the city of cafes
  • Touring Kangaroo Island, South Australia
  • Kingscote, Clifford’s Honey Farm, Ferguson Australia, FEASTival – South Australia
  • 36 hours in Wellington, New Zealand
  • 48 hours in Adelaide, Australia
  • Exploring Wairarapa, New Zealand
  • Brooklyn, Australia – Lifeboat Seafood, Hang Gallery
  • Things to do and eat in Mount Maunganui and Tauranga – New Zealand
  • Hamilton Island – Queensland, Australia
  • qualia – Queensland, Australia
  • Fishermen’s Wharf, Woy Woy, Australia
  • Eating Melbourne, Australia
  • Raw Kitchen and Espresso, Pho Hiên Vuong Pasteur, Something Easy – Brisbane, Australia
  • Eating Melbourne again – Australia
  • Exploring South Melbourne – Australia
  • South Bank Surf Club – Brisbane, Australia
  • Margan Restaurant, Hunter Valley – Australia
  • Old Beijing Dumpling Restaurant – Melbourne, Australia (closed)
  • Lady Marmalade Café – Brisbane, Australia
  • Malaysia Makanan Restaurant – Brisbane, Australia
  • Tan Thanh – Brisbane, Australia
  • Campos Coffee – Brisbane, Australia
  • Diamante’s Brasserie – Brisbane, Australia
  • Manfredi at Bells, Kilcare Heights, Australia
  • Mojo Coffee Central & Waterfront Cafe – Wellington, New Zealand
  • Museum Hotel, street art & Sweet Mothers Kitchen – Wellington, New Zealand
  • Devour, a Gala Dinner – Wellington, New Zealand
  • R&S Satay Noodle House – Wellington, New Zealand
  • Plum – Wellington, New Zealand
  • Muirlea Rise & lunch at Bar Saluté – Wairarapa, New Zealand
  • Matterhorn – Wellington, New Zealand
  • WLG – Wellington, New Zealand
  • Logan Brown – Wellington, New Zealand
  • Wellington On a Plate 2010 – New Zealand
  • HuTong Dumpling Bar – Melbourne, Australia
  • Degraves Espresso Bar – Melbourne, Australia
  • Little Malaysia – Melbourne, Australia
  • Veludo – Melbourne, Australia
  • D.O.C. Pizza & Mozzarella Bar – Melbourne, Australia
  • Lorca – Melbourne, Australia
  • Outpost – Melbourne, Australia (closed)
  • Self Preservation – Melbourne, Australia

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