Shark ’s Fin Soup: Is It Safe?

Is industrial grade hydrogen peroxide and ammonia being used to bleach shark's fins? That is what some disturbing news reports seem to suggest. “Recent news reports in China and Hong Kong have circulated footage of an underground shark fin processing factory that uses industrial grade hydrogen peroxide and ammonia to bleach fins,” says WildAid, a …

Kickboxing: My New Passion

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.

How to Keep Fit: In Room Fitness in Bangkok

If you are like me, you are often disappointed by the fitness centres you find at hotels when you are on the road. Even some of the fitness centres at five star hotels can prove seriously lacking. No expense is spared when it comes to the spa, the the F&B outlets, or the lobby. Even …

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: Arrival in Koh Samui

Koh Samui Airport has one of the world's cutest terminals. Arrival at Absolute Sanctuary for one week's holistic health treatment.

Greater China’s Top 10 Spas

Top 10: A guide to the best spas in Hong Kong, Macau, and Beijing.