There are few things as relaxing and pleasurable than taking a bath–Japanese style–in natural hot spring water. For…


Holiday Gift Guide 2012
Christmas is coming up fast. And while some of you may have already completed all your holiday shopping,…

Hotels We Love: HOSHINOYA Kyoto (part 2 of 2)
When you stay in a traditional ryokan in Japan, it’s almost always assumed that you’ll be having dinner…

Hotels We Love: HOSHINOYA in Kyoto (part 1 of 2)
Ever since the HOSHINOYA resort opened in the scenic Arashiyama region of Kyoto in December 2009, I’ve been…

The Siam, Bangkok (part 2)
When my darling wife S and I choose a hotel to stay in, one of the most important…

The Siam, Bangkok (part 1)
Over a decade ago, my next door neighbor, a stunning half Chinese, half British gal from Hong Kong…

Make your day with shoes – from boot to brain inside George Cleverley
Women are spoilt for choice when it comes to buying great shoes. I know I can rattle off…

My love for Champagnes, plus a few suggestions
My wife S and I, like so many in our generation, are passionate about wine. That doesn’t make…
The Warung, Bali
A friend of mine said something really interesting the other day. He asked me if I’d ever noticed…