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The TMSK Restaurant & Bar in Shanghai is short for Tou Ming Si Kao, which means “transparent thinking.” From your first step into this exquisite place, it’s easy to see the transparency of the atmosphere the owners are trying to create. The bar is a gorgeous length of amazing art glass, lit from within. In fact, the entire place is softly lit and decorated with art glass, giving it a… Read More
In the pristine wilderness of the Great Bear Rainforest in British Columbia, Canada, the approach of May signals the time to tow the floating King Pacific Lodge to Princess Royal Island and moor it in the shelter of Barnard Harbour until October’s end of season. There, the luxury eco-resort seems to blend right into the breathtaking natural beauty that surrounds it, a place that is named for the endangered Kermode… Read More
Shanghai, China’s largest city, is an exciting metropolitan city with an intriguing cultural diversity in architecture, history, food and people. With its large influx of Europeans who made their home here in the early part of the 20th century, Shanghai became known by the 1930s as one of the most exciting, sophisticated cities in the world. Today, some parts of Shanghai (such as Old Town) are distinctly Chinese, while other… Read More
Siem Reap, Cambodia is a dream destination for many – just a few kilometers away are the mythical, mysterious, awe-inspiring temples of Angkor Wat, World Heritage site and one of the Wonders of the World. A journey to Angkor is a must for serious world travelers, right up there with the Pyramids of Egypt and Machu Picchu. Hotel de la Paix is a modern respite of luxury in the shadows… Read More
The Eugenia is old-fashioned Bangkok at its best: an old world style architectural beauty, is embodied in a late 19th-century colonial-style house, charmingly decorated and tastefully furnished in the heart of down town Bangkok. The Eugenia was inspired by the owner’s 83-year-old Vietnamese lady friend, whom we shall call Eugenia and her sense of chic and sophistication and, gracious living. She could well be the human embodiment of The Eugenia… Read More
Inle Lake is a magical place where villages and monasteries rise from the water amid floating gardens, hill tribes inhabit the shoreline, and the only way to get around is by longboat. These traditional wooden boats are plied by boatmen using a unique one-leg rowing technique to transport goods and passengers, fish and go to market, all with the green, cloud-covered mountains of southern Shan State rising around the lake’s… Read More
The Old Charm is a very laid-back, comfortable guest house that offers clean, modern, simple but stylish rooms in an excellent location of Bangkok. The main building, which is now the office, is a century-old historic Thai mansion. The proprietor, Minnie, is delightful and willing to provide as much information and assistance during your stay in Bangkok as you would like. Read More
Ibrik by the River is a simple but stylish guest house in a peaceful, convenient spot of the city right on the Chao Phraya River, as the name suggests. Only three guest rooms means privacy and quiet, and the staff is incredibly polite and helpful. This little spot is like a home away from home in sprawling, bustling Bangkok, and a welcome respite at the end of a long day… Read More
The northern part of the Darjeeling District of India, tucked away between Nepal and Bhutan in the Himalayan foothills, feels completely different from the rest of India – culturally, ethnically, and geographically. It takes dedication to get here; after flying into Bagdodgra airport or taking a train to New Jalpaiguri station, it is a five hour auto ride ride along steep, winding, bumpy mountain roads to the Bijanbari area where… Read More