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Taiwan – Old China blends with New Asia
Images sped through my mind. What was my favourite place? The magic of Bali; the beaches of Thailand; the chaos and music of the Philippines; the ordered symmetry of Japan, and then to where we were now, a place that blended traditions of old China with the excitement and technology of new Asia. In the… Read more
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For Winter Sun, Unwind in Dubai
You can unwind by the pool and do nothing or wander through dizzying architecture, wildly extravagant shopping malls, whacky bars and fine-food restaurants. Should the spirit veer toward the ultra-bizarre, you can even go indoor skiing. I have filmed and reported from Dubai many times and opted for chill time at Raffles on the man-made… Read more
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Bhutan – Land of Luxury & Legends
Bhutan is one of the few remaining destinations for travellers looking for clean mountain air and slow pace in a culture that deliberately filters itself from much of the outside world. Mass-market tourism is banned. You will not see tour coaches and budget airlines lined up at the airport. […] Read more