Washington, DC: Eat Like a Spy!

James Bond might have downed langouste in France, tagliotelle verde in Italy, or stoned crab with melted butter in the United States, but in London, the world's most famous sleuth tended to dine simply. At home, he usually had a simple breakfast of eggs, bacon, wholewheat toast with strawberry jam or orange marmalade, and espresso …

Wine Spectator Singles Out Seven Restaurants for Their Wine Lists, Two in the Pearl River Delta

As a travel writer I tend to return from trips a few pounds heavier than when I left. When staying at five star resorts, I try to do laps for an hour in the pool, but I have found that swimming does not have much of an impact on my weight.

Taipei Adventure: Part Three

Taiwanese Travelogue I ordered some type of noodles and dumplings. I can't remember what type, but they were both delicious. After paying, thanking the owner of the shop, and saying goodbye to him and his wife, I asked which direction my hotel was in. “Oh, it's very far from here,” the man said. “You can't …

Cantonese

intro Cantonese  Cuisine (粤菜) is the dominant Chinese cooking style in Hong Kong and Macau. It is also what is usually served at Chinese restaurants in Western countries such as Australia, Britain, Canada, and the United States. Cantonese cuisine is considered by many foodies to be China’s premier cooking style because of the emphasis on …

Shun Tak

Shun Tak, known in Mandarin as Shun De (顺德), is a district in the municipality of Foshan, half way between Guangzhou and Hong Kong. Known as a land of plenty, it is surrounded by banana trees, fish farms, fruit orchards, mulberry bushes, rice paddies, and sugarcane fields. There is also an extensive network of waterways. …

Thailand: Detox & Rejuvenation, Day Three

Detox versus rejuvenation - who says that nutritious food has to be bland? Love Kitchen at Absolute Sanctuary in Koh Samui, save delicious yet healthy meals!

Thailand: All ‘s Well That Ends Well

Thailand, Hua Hin, travelogue: All is well that ends well as travel writer finds his glasses after thinking that they have been lost.

Hua Hin – Summer Retreat of Thai Royalty

Hua Hin in Thailand is a summer resort fit for royalty. Rest Detail Hotel is one of the many stylish beachfront hotels.

Thailand: A New Beginning – Or Another False Dawn?

Will sumptuous breakfast buffets undo cause weight gain during four week traveling in Thailand?

Greater China: Pearl River ‘ s Top Eateries According to Michelin Guides

Michelon's guide to the best restaurants in Hong Kong and Macau is controversial among local foodies.