Austria
In the depths of the dark cave
Once you’ve been told the cave, or volcanic tube to be more exact, was once home to eyeless cockroaches and giant rats it’s hard to banish thoughts of mutant creepy crawlies from your mind. […]
Thailand
Spain
Take Off All Your Clothes, We’re about to Serve Tea
The masseur asked us if we’d like a cup of tea. There’s something very British about having a mid afternoon cup of tea, there’s something not at all British about being served a cup of tea when you’re naked… […]
Asia
A Surprise Discovery in Phra Nang Cave, Krabi
The area around East and West Railay Beach and Phra Nang Beach at Krabi is chock a block with curious caves that could house Thailand’s version of Batman… […]
Food & drink
Recipe for Thai Fish Cakes (Tod Mun Pla)
Preparing Thai fish cakes is as easy as falling off a log. Anyone who’s witnessed them being cooked in Thailand will have spotted that making them involves… […]
Food & drink
Seriously Hot Foods from Around the World and the Hiccup Test
We recently bought some chillies in a Spanish supermarket with the most brilliant name; they were called puta la madre chillies. […]
Atlas Mountains
Ten Outstanding Ways to Arrive at a Destination
On occasions, the mode of transport that we’ve used to get to a destination has added a tasty dollop of exotic spiciness and adventure to the whole experience. These have been some of our favourite ways to arrive at a destination. […]
Food & drink
Favourite World Recipes, Thai Green Curry with Fish
We like to recreate dishes that rob us of all alphabet letters except ‘M’ and Thai green curry is one such delight. It’s relatively easy and quick to make even if you’re not exactly Ferran Adría. […]
Food & drink
Thai Green Curry Paste Recipe
To make a good green curry, you need a feisty green curry paste. If you aren’t fortunate enough to be anywhere that sells jars of the stuff, then we might just be able to help out. […]
Asia
Mekhong Whiskey and the Mosquitoes
Maybe, if we hadn’t had that second aperitif of Mekhong Whiskey before we began, we might not have forgotten that two satay chicken kebabs were on the grill. […]
Asia
Rayavadee Hotel, Krabi
From the first time we arrived, James Bond style, in the hotel’s speed boat and were then driven by golf buggy to our two storey, deluxe pavilion, the Rayavadee Hotel in Krabi has been our favourite hotel in the world. […]
Asia
Hot Nights at The Krua Phranang Restaurant in Krabi, Thailand
The Krua Phranang restaurant belongs to the luxury Rayavadee Resort and occupies the most divine of locations alongside the beach. It is quite the ultimate in romantic dining experiences. […]
Asia
Exploring Krabi, In Search of the Princess’ Lagoon
Halfway along the jungle path skirting our hotel an enigmatic wooden sign pointed upwards and into the thicket of trees. It read ‘The Princess´s Lagoon’. […]
Hotels
Bangkok Shangri-La Hotel
For us, pressing the button on the bedside panel of our Krungthep Wing deluxe room to open the curtains onto that amazing river view on our first morning in Bangkok, is one of our most treasured hotel WOW moments. […]