We were in Siam Paragon without a fixed agenda, so I googled “things to do near Siam Paragon” (pretty intuitive, right?!) and the Bangkok Arts & Culture Centre came up. I further googled, and got a mixed bunch of reviews, some frankly hilarious, some very dismissive, but everyone unanimously agreeing …
I have just returned 2 days ago from a mountaineering expedition in Nepal – haven’t even finished unpacking yet. My fingers are still a wee bit frost-bitten, and fatigue hits me at various odd, unpredictable times – cue post-breakfast 9am naps, that kind of thing! And since I haven’t yet …
There are hotels and then there are luxury hotels. There are luxury hotels and then there’s Narendra Bhawan. I recently spent 2 nights in this stunning Art Deco hotel, and it is gorgeous, elegant, and 100% lives up to its Instagram image, which in these days of filters and skilful …
Disclosure We know the new owners of Walkersons, from when we used to live in South Africa 20+ years ago. Incidentally, we had driven past the property many times during our time in SA, driving to and from the Kruger Park, but hadn’t ever visited. So this was a fun …
Getting to this delightful Bangkok riverside café is half the fun. First, head to Princess Mother’s Memorial Park, and then stroll through the pretty Chinese shine to a little wooden house on the bank of the Chao Phraya River. We visited the shrine on the way, and it is definitely …
First things first. I know, I know, it’s a “Wat” not a temple in Thailand. Second things second (I just checked, by the way, and this is a legit English expression…) so yes, second things second, the Wat is NOT called the David Beckham Wat. Obviously. I It’s full name …
I have travelled and adventured and explored and learned so much over the past 11 years, with White Magic Adventure Travel, a Delhi-based climbing and trekking company who are, in my opinion, the best of the best. Over the past decade, I have climbed and trekked with WM both in …
If you’re in Bangkok, and want to learn to scuba dive or (as I did today) do a skills review & tune-up, then I have the perfect place for you. Head to So Heng Tai mansion in Chinatown, probably the most Instagram-able front door in Bangkok – the one with …
My New Year’s present to you all is this recommendation for all Singapore-based readers and anyone planning a visit. And this is the recommendation – go see the ASTOUNDING sculpture “Love the Last March” which is on free display at Gardens by the Bay until 24 May 2024, so there …
