Looking for some unique restaurants in San Francisco? This city was always known for sourdough bread, clam chowder and of course, Ghiradelli chocolate. I’ve put together some of the most popular spots in San Fran just for you. These days, it is one of the hottest food destinations in the world, championing new trends and trialing new concepts. …
When it comes to the best place to stay in Melbourne there are so many choices. Melbourne is an incredibly vibrant and exciting city. I should know as I was born there and grew up there. It does not have the big glitzy attractions of Sydney. Instead, Melbourne is more European. It is more about …
I am spoilt when it comes to Spas. When I visited Ockenden Manor Spa I had been at Kamalaya in Koh Samui only 3 weeks earlier. They are very different spa experiences – particularly when it comes to service. But Ockenden Manor Cuckfield was lovely in a uniquely English way – anyway here is my …
Hoi An is the food capital of Vietnam. It is also an incredibly cute mixing an old town and with the new, a stunning riverside location and fantastic Vietnamese cuisine. Here is my Hoi An blog on what to do in Hoi An for 3 days: Hoi An Blog: Where to Stay We stayed at …
I absolutely fell in love with Medellin. This amazing city of 2 1/2 million has the big city energy and drive of a London or a New York. The Paisas are passionate full-on people and I adored them and their beautiful city of eternal spring. When it comes to things to do in Medellin Colombia …
As an Australian who was living in London for 12 years, it had gotten to the point that I felt like a bit of a disgrace for never having visited Gallipoli. The battle at Gallipoli took place in 1915 and is a story known by all Australians and New Zealanders. Today there are memorials and …
This was my first time trying Thai Airways Business Class so I was quite excited – I had high expectations of terrific Asian service. I was not disappointed. As you would expect the service levels were very high. However, this was not the same at some of the lounges… Find out all you need to …
The best spa in Thailand is a big statement. I know. But I feel highly confident making it as this was my third visit to Kamalaya resort. I had fallen a bit in love with Kamalaya spa on my first stay three years ago and returned to find I was as much in love with …
I have been to Hong Kong a lot of times. My oldest dearest friend lives there so it is a frequent stop-in for me if I’m anywhere near Asia. As a result, I have done most of the main Hong Kong sightseeing things to do. So on my most recent trip, I was keen …
Istanbul is one of my favorite cities – I have visited three times. It is literally where East meets West and is a fantastic city to visit if you’re curious about the Middle East and Northern Africa but a bit unsure about scheduling a big trip. It is also a fantastic long weekend away from …