June 2nd, 2014 — 3:38am
I have just returned from a great weekend in Chiang Rai, discovering that despite the recent earthquake all is well in the lovely northern city. In a momentary departure from my usual topics of food and travel images, I went to see the Singha 12 Hour Endurance 2014, a challenging cycling event that attracted competitors
May 23rd, 2014 — 7:11am
Yes, there’s a military coup in Thailand but you’ve still got to eat. If you are in Phuket as I was last week, head to Ko Yoon on the Suriyadet Circle in Phuket Town for what may well be one of the best bowls of noodles you have ever eaten. Served as a noodle soup or
April 7th, 2014 — 8:24am
My working day in front of the computer is usually punctuated by cups of freshly ground coffee and the occasional brew of Earl Grey tea. In Myanmar, it is tea that fuels the nation; that and betel nut of course. Tea stalls and tea shops abound, and no meal or snack is complete without a
April 3rd, 2014 — 4:12am
The shortlist for the Pink Lady Food Photographer of the Year 2014 has been released so I can post the seven images of mine that were selected from more than 6,000 entrants. Of the 400 shortlisted images, just seven in each category have been chosen for the final. The exhibition at The Mall Galleries in
March 27th, 2014 — 2:44am
I was sad to receive a phone call around 8 pm last night telling me that Talat Tong Khan Kham, one of my favourite fresh markets in Vientiane was on fire. It was an enormous blaze that could be seen across the city and the entire market was destroyed. I used to visit this once
