Staying at the Ramada Encore in Kathmandu

I have just returned from a brilliant climbing trip in Nepal, successfully summiting Lobuche East, and both before and after my climb, I stayed at the Ramada Encore in Thamel. This hotel was a great choice, both location-wise and comfort-wise, and I thoroughly enjoyed my time there. Comfortable, spacious, A/C …

CHOM ARUN a sweet Bangkok restaurant

Today I learned that the Thai word “chom” means to see, watch or look. And since “Chom Arun”, the pretty restaurant where we had lunch today, is situated bang opposite the iconic Wat Arun, on Bangkok’s Chao Phraya river, the name couldn’t be better chosen. I can imagine this being …

EATHAI

There are food courts in malls the world over. And then there’s Eathai in Bangkok’s Central Embassy Mall. Eathai is in a class of its own, and deservedly so. Amazing food, amazing variety of cuisines, and all served with elegance and – important in a food court where there are …

Eating at Smith’s in Wapping

In London for my birthday, we decided to eat locally, and since we were staying in Shad Thames, the choice was lots of nice but a bit run-of-the-mill-and-not-special-occasion-y places. Or Smith’s. Smith’s it was. We walked across Tower Bridge and strolled along the river to Smith’s, a large, rather green, …

Eating at Cafe Lota in the Delhi Crafts Museum

Finally. Finally I got my act together (thanks, Catriona) and not only visited the Crafts Museum after aeons, but also had lunch in the absolutely adorable Cafe Lota, situated just at the entrance to the museum complex. Been meaning to go there forever, and it was every bit as charming …