A South African writer and editor in Hong Kong.
Why temple food could be the next global wellness trend
In a world with more on the menu than ever, temple food is trending – largely thanks to two accidental chefs: Jeong Kwan and Toshio Tanahashi. The Korean nun and former Japanese salaryman are feeding foodies – and impressing chefs – around the world.
The last bound feet in China
Jo Farrell Photography has spent the last 12 years taking photos of the final surviving women with bound feet.
For Asian yacht owners, it’s space, not speed, that’s key
First owned by European luxury and leisure enthusiasts, yachts were originally designed for country-hopping in the Mediterranean. With the steady growth of the luxury market in Asia-Pacific, yacht companies are adapting new models to suit regional tastes.
Luxury hotels go green as millennials demand sustainable travel options
You won’t find imported blueberries at Benz, a famed restaurant at Thai luxury resort Soneva Kiri. The chef serves farm-to-table cuisine on Thai island Ko Kood, using locally grown ingredients.
Gwyneth Paltrow told the New York Times that Benz was one of her favourite restaurants. “It is the most exquisite, spicy Thai food I’ve ever had,” she said. “The flavours were incredible.”
As an effective way to reduce carbon footprint, farm-to-table dining has, unsurprisingly, become a key feature of ...
A silent sacrifice, a human cost
Korea’s unwed mothers combat a social stigma and lack of services to keep their children
Why Japanese caviar is about to shake up the luxury world
You can count on Japan to aim for perfection.
THE STORY BEHIND CAPE TOWN’S NEWEST STREET MURAL
ON THE SOUTHERN-BOUND STRETCH of Cape Town’s De Waal Drive, there’s a wall with a story the locals all know.
That box? It's where Koreans can safely abandon their babies ...
That box? It's where Koreans can safely abandon the...
Why British designer Timothy Oulton has hundreds of Dunhill lighters
“I’ve just bought every [Dunhill lighter] that I can,” says Timothy Oulton. “Like doubling down on roulette, it’s not easy.”
Teacher small face: On beauty in South Korea
Photo above: aienazahira . All other photos: Author...
Here's how Christie's evaluates the world's most expensive handbags
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Best of South African street food
Some of the best fun in South Africa happens outside, and perhaps our excellent street food has something to do with it. Here’s a round up of old favourites and a guide for newbies.