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Flavours of the Caribbean sun
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 27/05/2022
» Bacardi recently launched the "Bacardi Premium Portfolio", a dark rum collection comprising of Bacardi Añejo Cuatro, Bacardi Reserva Ocho and Bacardi Gran Reserva Diez. While the Reserva Ocho is no stranger to rum drinkers in Thailand, Añejo Cuatro and Gran Reserva Diez are making their debut in the country.
A cool summer
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 27/05/2022
» I would not be lying if I said I enjoyed the lack of foreign tourists in the last two years, and that is simply because it made holiday islands like Samui more accessible to domestic tourists like me. Though this may be at the detriment of the resorts and other businesses on the island. Koh Samui, with its vast stretches of beaches and pristine turquoise waters, is no stranger to luxury resorts, W Samui on Mae Nam Beach being one of them.
Party hearty
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 13/05/2022
» Word of mouth is the best referral, even in this day and age of social media. So when I heard that Zuma Bangkok is serving the best food yet, I had to try it. The modern Japanese izakaya at the St. Regis Bangkok on Ratchadamri Road, has always been fun, be it night or day.
Deconstructing Isan
Life, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 27/04/2022
» If you need one, just one, reason to visit Udon Thani in Thailand's Northeast, it would be to eat at chef Weerawat "Num" Triyasenawat's brilliant Samuay & Sons. Since I first wrote about Num in 2018, Samuay & Sons has gone far beyond its menu of local ingredients cooked with medicinal values in mind.
A multitude of cuisines
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 29/04/2022
» The beauty of the cuisines of India is the fact that there are never-endings. It is possible to never have the same dish twice within the span of a couple of months.
Well, that's fantastic!
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 06/05/2022
» Some things never change, they only get better with age and this is true of wonderful Thai friendships, and WTF (pun intended).
Tradition forward
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 15/04/2022
» "Noppagao", a word that is special in Thai as it includes "gao" or "nine", which is regarded as the luckiest of all lucky numbers. At the same time, "noppagao" represents nine gems, each associated with a unique benefit or blessing. These precious stones feature in the insignia of the Kingdom's highest order, established by King Rama IV more than a century and a half ago.
A few new things
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 22/04/2022
» It's the season of change and at Mia on 30 Attha Kawi 1, Sukhumvit 26, the menu has taken a few turns and twists.
Thirst traps
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 22/04/2022
» Bottoms up! Next week, on April 28 to be precise, Asia's 50 Best Bars 2022 awards will be announced in Bangkok and a few of the best bartenders in Asia will be pouring their specials all over town.
Into the deep south
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 08/04/2022
» Boldly go where no ordinary traveller has gone before. Surely you owe it to yourself after two years of lockdowns and no-travel zones.