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A royal connection
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 20/11/2020
» Staycations are the in thing, especially with the no travel ban. Though most of us choose not to stay in Bangkok, sometimes it's best to stay in the familiarity of a city we know so well. Spoilt for choice, I decided on The Athenee Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel.
Voila! unlimited lunch
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 21/08/2020
» There are pretty good lunch deals in town and not only at restaurants, but hotels, too.
Ba Hao Leap Forward
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 14/08/2020
» Not to be left behind in the Soi Nana race, the boutique AirBnB Ba Hao in Yaowarat has launched a new menu, along with new beverages.
Small bites, big bites, in-between bites
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 13/03/2020
» I have, at last, found life in 72 courtyard though it took me a minute to find the elevator and the 1st floor button in it. (I am this lazy, don't judge).
Food forward
Life, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 03/01/2020
» Since the opening of Masque in Mumbai in 2016, chef-patron Prateek Sadhu has gained a reputation for being innovative, and that year was even named Most Innovative Chef Of The Year by the Western Culinary Association of India.
Journey to peace
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 15/11/2019
» Vietnam has always been a bit of a struggle to get to, with its visa restrictions and limited air connectivity. This has since changed with online e-visas and with the introduction of Bangkok Airways' flights to Nha Trang. This has also made it easier to get to Amanoi, derived from the Sanskrit word for peace, aman, and the Vietnamese word for place, no'i. Aman's first resort in Vietnam is perched over Vinh Hy Bay, where a nature park tumbles into crystal-clear waters. This secluded retreat is for those seeking serenity, though not without a bit of adventure.
The beauty of imperfections
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 08/11/2019
» Chef Jeff Ramsey was born in Japan and has trained with Masayoshi Kazato, the official sushi ambassador of Japan, becoming the first non-Japanese master sushi chef. He studied under Chef Jose Andres, protégé of the legendary Catalonian Chef Ferran Adria of El Bulli.
Sea-green commitment
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 25/10/2019
» Twenty-five minutes from Phuket International and Domestic Airport lies Outrigger Laguna Phuket Beach Resort on the serene beach of Bang Tao. Located between the azure Andaman Sea and a tropical lagoon, Outrigger is Laguna Beach's only resort which has three swimming pools, including Phuket's longest water slide, a wedding studio, water sports and beach activities, plus four tennis courts, a squash court, an archery centre, a fitness centre and my favourite, a vegetable and herb garden. And that's not all… room sizes begin at 43m2!
A journey of the six senses
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 11/10/2019
» Known for its Gross National Happiness, Bhutan pushes you to pause and take a break from the hectic lives we lead. And, much like a breath of fresh air Six Senses Bhutan will move you to do the same. The philosophy of GNH has been carefully woven into the design and operations of the luxury chain, which has five "lodges" in this mountainous country: Thimphu, Punakha, Gangtey, Bumthang and Paro.
Old town Thai cooking
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 27/09/2019
» Chef Purida "Pu" Theeraphong is probably best known for being the first female chef to win Iron Chef Thailand 2012. Since then she has been executive chef at many five-star establishments in Bangkok, her most recent position being executive chef and head of the creative kitchen at Osha. Chef Pu has more than two decades of experience in the culinary industry, having honed her skills in Australia and Bangkok. Now, she takes her knowledge, skills and passion for Thai cuisine and food design and has decided to keep tradition alive by opening Old Town Thai Cooking Studio. Guru speaks to chef Pu about her month-old cooking studio and why she chose this over opening a restaurant.