Category Archives: Travel

Nahm, Bangkok

Posted on April 11, 2013 by

In a city where your average street food is a gastronomic delight – it is no mean feat that Nahm has made a stamp and named as one of the top five Asian restaurants in the world. Having dined at … Continue reading →

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The island where people forget to die

Posted on February 6, 2013 by

I came across a fascinating article where the inhabitants of the Greek island of Ikaria, live long and happy lives well into their 80s and beyond. It was found that many reached the age of 95, two and a half … Continue reading →

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Travel Memories: Briam in Nissyros, Greece

Posted on November 14, 2012 by

It is hard to determine a standout meal in a holiday full of fabulous food, but one of the most memorable meals I had on our recent trip to Greece, was at Kakakios Taverna on the waterfront on the island of Nissyros … Continue reading →

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O Tzitzikas ki o Mermigas, Athens

Posted on September 30, 2012 by

Each visit to Greece, I have a meal at the restaurant known in English as the Cicada and the Ant (O Tzitzikas ki o Merigmas). A quaint little restaurant very close to the Syntagma Square, and is a very popular … Continue reading →

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Filtered water, recycled bottle by Bistrot 46, Rhodes Greece

Posted on September 21, 2012 by

This is cool ! Instead is serving up tap water in a normal plain water bottle, Bistrot 46 in Rhodes, Greece have come up with a great idea which I have never seen before! Served up in a stylish branded … Continue reading →

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My Daily Bean: Portoeye Cafe, Kardamena, Kos, Greece

Posted on September 6, 2012 by

Today’s coffee is a Freddo Cappucino at Portoeye Cafe in the beachside village of Kardamena on the Greek Island of Kos. Sitting on a lounge chair at the harbourfront watching the world go by and listening to nice music. The … Continue reading →

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Travel Memories – Horta in Greece

Posted on July 30, 2012 by

On my last trip to Greece a few years ago, at nearly every meal we had a plate of ‘Horta’, which are basically boiled greens, served with olive oil, salt and lemon juice. Doesn’t sound very exciting but I really … Continue reading →

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Desa Seni, Bali

Posted on June 21, 2012 by

Could this be the most healthy and delicious food in Bali ?  Desa Seni is actually a yoga retreat but allow visitors to the restaurant, health spa and yoga classes.  We didn’t make it to any of the classes (as … Continue reading →

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Kadek’s Nasi Goreng

Posted on May 30, 2012 by

Sadly it seems most Australian tourists traveling to Bali are content to dine on western food and dabble into the local cuisine only with the occasional satay and ubiquitous Nasi Goreng. I find it quite a travesty when there is … Continue reading →

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Travel Memories: Ko Samui Grilled Fish

Posted on March 1, 2012 by

Sitting by Chaweng Beach in Ko Samui, under the stars, my barefeet in the sand, sipping on a Singha beer, I had one of the best grilled fish I’ve ever had. It was so great, that 15 years later I … Continue reading →

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