First of all, let me state outright that this post may not go down well for some as it presents some ugly truths. On the anniversary of the atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki, many call for an end to nuclear weapons, while the Japanese who suffered the mushroom cloud mark the anniversary with tears … Continue reading Thoughts on the Anniversary of the Atomic Bomb
Lazy Days At Amangalla, Fort Galle
Of all the gorgeous hotels and resorts I've had the privilege to stay in, one of the most enchanting in every sense of the word, is the Amangalla in Galle Fort, Sri Lanka. With the expressway that now connects Colombo the Fort Galle, the journey from the airport should take less than three hours. When … Continue reading Lazy Days At Amangalla, Fort Galle
The Saturday Kitchen — Exotic Baiye Tofu & Coriander Salad
I love Asian salads. Most of them burst with bold, aromatic flavours yet they are always refreshing and light. This exotic Baiye Tofu & Coriander salad is one of my favourites, and go-to when I have guests over, or just as part of a midweek meal. It is very healthy and makes use of some … Continue reading The Saturday Kitchen — Exotic Baiye Tofu & Coriander Salad
The Right Way to Call An Ape
The Trump-Kim Summit in Singapore is over. We've been treated to lots of spectacles on the streets, like the two leaders' great motorcades that caused half-hour jams at rush hour, KJU's running guards, and the dotard gushing over the despot. But it is sheer coincidence, I assure you, that my post immediately following the summit … Continue reading The Right Way to Call An Ape
The Suite in Singapore That Kim Jong Un Wanted
Singapore is all abuzz with the Trump-Kim Summit scheduled for this Tuesday. The road closures have begun, and the air space is now restricted for the time being. I am not not looking forward to having two of the most odious people visit my country. I can safely say I am not the only one … Continue reading The Suite in Singapore That Kim Jong Un Wanted
The Saturday Kitchen- Coffee Ribs
You know how sometimes random bits of wisdom just fall upon your eavesdropping ears and opens up divine epiphanies? That happened to me a couple weeks ago. "Life is too short to cook the same dishes day after day", I heard someone say, and that hit a cord. I had been working on a narrow … Continue reading The Saturday Kitchen- Coffee Ribs
The Liebster Award!
What a wonderful, uplifting start to the new year! It was such a surprise to be nominated by Khelzz of Daily Life's Journey for the Liebster Award! Thank you so much. It has certainly given me a boost to write more often and pick up my blogging momentum this year. (New year resolution!) It's also … Continue reading The Liebster Award!
Exciting Times Ahead
The start of a new year is always an exciting time. It's full of promise in the blank spaces of my appointment schedule and my to-do list. That it's quite empty right now can be a little unsettling, but I also choose to see the excitement of possibility lying in there. What will I do … Continue reading Exciting Times Ahead
The Saturday Kitchen — Tau Sar Piah & the Joy of Mung Beans
Mung beans is a perfect testament to the adage, still waters run deep. One glance and it may be the wallflower of the culinary world, pale, insipid and so small you hardly notice its presence. But it is in fact a most exciting ingredient in Asia, not least because it is the main ingredient … Continue reading The Saturday Kitchen — Tau Sar Piah & the Joy of Mung Beans
The Sofitel Metropole Hotel’s Forgotten Underground Bunker, Hanoi
While we're on the topic of war bunkers, the historic Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi hotel has its own underground air raid shelter. Forgotten for decades since the Vietnam (or American) War, it was rediscovered by chance after the renovation of the hotel's Bamboo Bar, and reopened in 2012 for public viewing. In tribute to the … Continue reading The Sofitel Metropole Hotel’s Forgotten Underground Bunker, Hanoi
The Runaway Palate 
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