If your mission is to travel the world like a globetrotting spy, you need to do it properly. That means style, sophistication and a heck of a lot of champagne. Sleek, sexy and stylish, Thompson Belgraves in...
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Chris Ashton
Confessions of an onsen virgin
I’ve done a lot of things in my travelling life, but one of the experiences that baffled me most was the Japanese onsen. Yes, taking a bath confused me. On a trip to Okinawa, I had the chance to give the onsen a...
Seeking the true meaning of Karate in Okinawa
Did you know that karate, quite possibly the most well known martial art in the world, originated in Okinawa? Me neither. But it turns out the tiny archipelago that sits beneath the Japanese mainland is where...
Keyboard warriors attack world’s top landmarks
TripAdvisor is my go-to resource for researching points of interest when I travel. Reading honest reviews from the average Joe usually gives a pretty accurate picture of what you can expect to see, free of marketing...
Hotel Review: The Peninsula Hong Kong
A grand dame in the Hong Kong hotel scene, The Peninsula Hong Kong needs no introduction. It's an icon. Since opening in 1928, the hotel has welcomed everyone from heads of state to couples in search of a romantic...
Trail blazing in Cairns
It’s been a few years since I’ve been on the back of a bicycle, so I’m feeling a little rusty. It’s not hard, kind of like riding a bike really, but it’s tough getting back into the rhythm and starting to feel the...
Cairns: A tale of two dive trips
Diving is a fairly new hobby for me, but it’s one I’ve come to love pretty quickly. There’s something magical about seeing the world beneath the waves, feeling like you’re flying and coming face-to-face with creatures...