Singapore is ‘shiok‘. It’s the place everybody wants to be in Asia right now, including Hollywood stars (Jet Li and Jacky Chan are two notable celebs who live here), tech entrepreneurs (Eduardo Severin, co-founder of Facebook), and even the giant otters, whose growing population has even got David Attenborough singing Singapore’s praises on the BBC …
The most frequent question I have been asked since I moved to Hong Kong has been where I prefer to live, Singapore or Hong Kong. My perception is that in Singapore hardly anyone bothers to compare the lifestyle with Hong Kong while in Hong Kong it is quite the opposite. I have to admit that …
Long, white sand beaches as far as the eye can see. Kitesurfers and windsurfers skim across the Cavado river, jetskis jump over the waves of the Atlantic, people lie on the sands or hang out in beach shacks or trendy cafes, taking in the sun and sights. The long promenade is a haven for cyclists, …
They call it the Venice of Portugal. If that was the case, any town that the Leeds/Liverpool canal goes through could be a Venice of whatever shire one might be chugging a barge through. Still, Aveiro charms, with it’s nouveau architecture, pretty squares, and its penchant for hosting craft beer and food festivals. Living in …
The West of Madeira. Charming fishing villages, lovely coastal towns, spectacular valleys, natural swimming pools, some of the highest cliffs in the world, endless breathtaking views….yes, the West Island is probably the most stunning part of Madeira. A day you will never forget. Organised tours are generally not my cup of tea…being herded from site …
