5 Things to See, Do and Eat in Xi’An – Read Chubby Hubby
For any traveller to China, Xi ‘An is a must. But there’s more than just being on the Silk Road and the Terracotta Warriors to get excited about. In this 3,000 year old city, historic sites abound and live in juxtaposition with today’s modern city of 8 million...
A Magical Visit to Inle Lake, Myanmar (Burma)
Inle Lake might be one of the most beautiful places I have ever had the opportunity to visit in Asia. Like Thailand 50 years ago, it is yet unscathed by hordes of tourists and shows a glimpse of what life in Myanmar may have been like for recent...
Photo Trek – in Basque country in San Sebastian, Spain
The most common thing said about San Sebastian is that it is impossible not to fall in love with this coastal town on the northern corner of Spain’s Basque Country, only 12 miles from neighboring France. Situated on the Bay of Biscay, a bay formed by the mountainous...
Insider’s Guide to Singapore’s Chinatown – Restaurants, Shopping, Temples and More…
I lived in the Chinatown section of Singapore more than 2 years. Away from the glitz and glamour of the Louis Vuitton and Prada littered area of Orchard Road, I was hoping to find an authentic and more local living experience. So I rented a shophouse on well-preserved...
Photo Trek – Guide to Bangkok’s Chatuchak Weekend Market
One of Bangkok’s most famous “must do” things for tourists and residents alike is to visit Chatuchak Weekend Market. Also known as JJ market, if you cannot find it here, I am guessing you don’t really need it! When I lived in Bangkok this was a regular stop for...
Learn More About Me… if You are Interested… On Hotels Cheap Website
I was flattered when the travel website Hotels Cheap contacted me to be featured in an interview series on successful bloggers. I thought I would share with you so you can understand a bit more about who I am, why I do what I do and my point...
Photo Trek – Chiang Rai, Thailand
Chiang Rai is like the younger, less popular sister of Chiang Mai in Northern Thailand. It doesn’t get as much attention as a destination as Chiang Mai does, but in a way this is good for the intrepid traveler as it means fewer crowds and a more authentic...
Bars / China / Chinese / Chinese / Eat drink / For fun / French / Guides / Hong Kong / International / Italian / Japan / Japanese / Molecular Gastronomy / recipes / Singapore / Thai / Thailand / Visit
Best of Accidental Epicurean in 2013 – Asian eats, travels and favourite recipes
Reflecting back on 2013, I did partake in some amazing meals, travels and learn some new favourite recipes. Along with that Accidental Epicurean won some awards, namely the blog to watch by the UK site 101 Holidays, and Accidental Epicurean also reached #49 rank worldwide for all food...
Top Things to Do, See & Eat in Xi’An, China – Terracotta Warriors, Dumplings, Muslim Quarter and more…
For any traveler to China, Xi ‘An is a must. But there’s more than just being on the Silk Road and the Terracotta Warriors to get excited about. In this 3,000 year old city, historic sites abound and live in juxtaposition with today’s modern city of 8 million...
Luxury Hotels in Asia are Tops on the Conde Nast Traveler’s Best 100 Hotel & Resorts in the World
Every year Conde Nast Traveler publishes a list of the 100 best hotel and resorts in the world. This year there are 15 of the 100 from Asia, and 1 in the top 10 here in Shanghai. I have had the good fortune to be able to stay...
10 Signs You Might Just Be a Travel Addict
Are you like me? Do you crave to be home, because you are always on the road…only to get jumpy after a week or so and book a trip for a getaway? I can’t get enough – there’s always something new to experience, a new local dish to...
Photo Trek – Visit Jinli Street in Chengdu, China
Jinli Street in Chengdu is a place admittedly designed for tourists. But that doesn’t mean you should skip it when visiting Chengdu. There’s loads of local colour, snack foods...
Follow on Twitter
In your RSS reader
Or get posts in your inbox!
Talk Back