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“There’s so much to do. God gives you life. You should use it”

Adrian Zecha
Founder of Aman Resorts / Azerai / Regent International Hotels / GHM Hotels / Azotels

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The Bistros of Helsinki
The Bistros of Helsinki

I'm not entirely sure why I chose Helsinki. I had a little time off from work and could only squeeze in a week in Europe, it was towards the end of shoulder season and to take the break, I wanted an easy flight connection that wouldn't eat too much into my time.

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The Double Act
The Double Act

One of the best things about staying in a luxury hotel is experiencing the in-house restaurant, of which there may be several…

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The C Word
The C Word

Have you noticed the prevalence of particular words entering the zeitgeist this past year?

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Back to the Pearl
Back to the Pearl

It was a long time ago that Hong Kong was known as “The Pearl of the Orient”. Now, it is referred to as the rather unglamorous “Asia’s World City”.

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“Some years ago the angels brought me a wonderful gift – a friendship with Stephen Robinson, a fellow traveller and lover of fine food and wine, exotic places and adventure.”

Maeve O’Meara
Presenter SBS Food Safari / Director Gourmet Safaris / Author & Traveller

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I've always been curious about EDITION Hotels, the lifestyle creations from legendary hotelier Ian Schrager, who has since moved on since founding them in 2008. I've dined in their restaurants in London and Tokyo, but a stay has so far eluded me. Un
It's always an event when you drink one of your eldest. I started collecting wine in 1986 and all gems from those early years are long since drunk. It was all about Australian wine back then, before my wine world expanded to all corners of the globe.
You will never have better eggs than you have in Japan. Just look at that yoke. The difference in flavour and texture just cannot be beaten (no pun intended). Other unexpected foods that made me take a step back in disbelief: freshly made tofu from t
It's not water, honey. It's Sparkling Sake. And it's a winner on all fronts. The "John" from Keigetsu Distillery in Kochi Prefecture is a Junmai Daiginjo (50% polish) base sake made with Gin-no-Yume rice before carbonation. Fine aromas of p
A rare sight in Tokyo. Certainly for me. The light snow began yesterday and became a little heavier overnight. This morning I awoke to this fresh blanket of one of natures wonders. The last time I saw snow in Tokyo was in the mid-Sixties when I was a
I will never see your faces, but we are united in the joy we are about to experience. ....swipe left🤤

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