Weekending
Ho Chi Minh – Maxing a weekend from HK
Now that my rehab is over from being fitted with the most technologically advanced bionic limbs and a new eye that gives me more functionality than a iPhone 4, I can once again get back to my job and start traveling again. So, recently it was a trip to Ho Chi Minh – this is [...]
Escape from Singapore: One long nightmare on the drive to Melaka
On a recent trip to Singapore, we decided to include a jaunt up the coast into Malaysia to visit Melaka; the venerable old sea-port that was usurped by the swampy village at the tip of the peninsula as the premier entrepot in South East Asia in the 1800s. Having spoken to friends who said the [...]
Koh Yao Noi – The Paradise Resort
Now usually I wouldn’t divulge my most favourite places until I’d swooped in and secured the real estate at a decent price, but I feel compelled to share this one right now. I love holidaying in Thailand, and I’ve recently discovered another little gem that joins the River Kwai and Khao Sok in my list [...]
Sunday evening bliss – Sham Shek Tsuen
Hong Kong corners: I’m feeling all bucolic at the moment. I think it’s spending more time on Lantau with the cows that’s doing it. I’ve always been slightly reticent to reveal my favourite “secret” places in Hong Kong in case more people decide to descend, but I’ve realised that very few civilians can be bothered [...]
Island Club – replacement for Frog & Toad on Lantau?
Of course nothing could replace the Frog & Toad on Lantau, it was a unique institution. But, I am interested to see that The Island Club has now been set up in Chi Ma Wan’s Dai Long Wan village. I met the very nice Shirley Chan on a reconnaissance trip last weekend, and discovered not [...]
Sukhumvit/Ploenchit – Where to sleep, shop, spa and sup in Bangkok
I never tire of Thailand. I don’t think it’s possible to have a bad holiday there, unless you are a muppet and go around smoking drugs and letting coconuts fall on your head. I never tire of Bangkok either, even though I’ve been there countless times. It’s just a great city, but – and this [...]
Danang – Easily doable for a long weekend from HK
Getting to Danang in Vietnam is surprisingly smooth from Hong Kong. If you travel with hand luggage only, you can leave HK early morning on a Friday and get to your resort in Danang or to Hoi An in time for lunch (the transfer is a bit of a squeeze in Hanoi but we made [...]
River Kwai – brilliant long weekend from HK (if you like driving).
As you may gather I’ve got a bit of a penchant for Thailand, and often go for long weekends. I love going up to the River Kwai in Kanchanaburi for a couple of days not only because it gives me a chance to drive for more than an hour and not hit either a border [...]
M1NT, Hong Kong – like it despite myself.
Despite myself, I like M1NT – I abhor Dragon-i (except for dim sum)and all these other velvet rope clubs. M1NT’s always laid back early on, with a really chilled vibe. During the week people come here to chat, so they keep the music low til 11pm and folks just get on and do their thing, [...]
The Balcony – Finally somewhere to chill in Tai O
Review Tai O is in desperate need of some cool. I love this place, it’s a travesty that after the fire the locals weren’t allowed to rebuild all their stilt-houses. Let’s all just pray to each of our gods that the Government doesn’t go ahead with its “Authentic Fishing Village” redevelopment project after the Old [...]