Food and world travel blog
Having spent 6 months plus in Vietnam, I’ve put together a guide to Vietnamese food for beginners. A guide to what is best to eat and try in Vietnam, particularly Hoi An, a culinary capital in Central Vietnam, but with some tips for north, central and south Vietnam. Cuisine does vary up and down the … Read blog
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You’ll need sunglasses for triathlon in nearly every instance. If you’re competing in a hot sunny climate then they are a must but even on those colder northern hemisphere races, you’ll want them for the bike. Having a bug or similar go into your eyes at 35 km per hour 10 km into your 180 … Read blog
You’ve picked your race, put in the training and now you’re ready to head off to the Ironman competition. While the odds are nothing will happen there is always a risk. Most travel insurances won’t cover you for Ironman triathlon races or even half Ironman triathlon races so you need specialist ironman triathlon insurance that … Read blog
Ironman Malaysia training program. 1 month out. You probably know I’m racing Ironman Malaysia in November. I normally try and race at least once a year although last year I was lucky and managed to squeeze in a half Ironman in Phuket, Thailand after my full Ironman race in Wales. For those of you who … Read blog
This year I’ve signed up to race Ironman Malaysia in November. I normally try and race at least once a year although last year I was lucky and managed to squeeze in a half Ironman in Phuket, Thailand after my full Ironman race in Wales. For those of you who may not know it Ironman … Read blog
London is renowned as a food destination, supplying everything from Michelin star restaurants, street food markets and an over-abundance of chain restaurants. With so much choice, where to eat in London is a question I get asked often when people find out I work as a chef in the city. Often London has so many … Read blog
Making a decision to compete in an Ironman event is a huge investment in both time and money. Factor in the reality that the chance of a race on your doorstep isn’t possible and that travel can either make or break your experience. No one wants to pick the wrong race and waste that significant … Read blog
Finding the best family accommodation in Flores, Guatemala doesn’t have to be hard. Here I’ve taken out the guesswork and reviewed 4 great family-friendly hotels across several budgets. Gateway to the world-famous Tikal World Heritage site, Flores is only 45 km from Tikal but feels a world away. Connected to the mainland by a narrow … Read blog
Sometimes the hardest part of a triathlon isn’t the training or the diet, but how to transport your bike to the race. There are numerous ways to transport your tri bike and they all have pros and cons that you need to weigh up before choosing the right way for you. I’ve transported my triathlon … Read blog
Phuket, Thailand’s iconic island destination now features two of Asia’s biggest races. The premier race, Laguna Phuket Triathlon and Ironman Thailand, a new addition to the Ironman scene. 2016 saw me grab a late entry into the Phuket Ironman Thailand while on holiday with my family. We arrived on Phuket the day of the Laguna Phuket … Read blog
As a Chef I have to try as many dishes as I can from every country I visit, or at least that’s my excuse to eating everything in sight. Cambodian food isn’t as famous as the local cuisine of its nearby neighbours, but don’t discount traditional Cambodian food, this little country with a war-torn past … Read blog
What is khao soi? Khao soi is a delicious curry noodle soup from Thailand. This Thai dish is a regional speciality of northern Thailand and khao soi (or kow soy, or kao soi) is normally associated with Chiang Mai. In fact, you’ll find it in most parts of the north of Thailand and it sometimes … Read blog
Thailand is bursting with food, everywhere you look you’ll see something cooking and options and styles are endless. Deciding where to eat in Thailand is a pleasure, never a headache, and the choice must be based on how much you’d like to spend and personal taste. Thailand has all types of food on offer, from … Read blog
Getting Chef work in London is surprisingly easy. Numerous agencies are ready to sign you up and make commission on the back of your hard work, or you can take the option of freelance work. Perhaps you want to get a regular full-time job with all the perks that they offer? Here I’ll explain some … Read blog
Have you ever wanted to know what goes on behind the scenes in 5-star kitchens? I’ve worked in many, on two continents, for 20 years+. I was executive ( head) chef of one, before I quit to travel more, work less. Here are a few things that may surprise you about a chef’s working life, the secret … Read blog
How to become a chef? When I started in the food industry there was really only one way. Becoming a chef was straightforward and held fewer options than are available today. An apprenticeship involving on-the-job training plus Tafe/College. In Australia the apprenticeship lasted from 3-4 years, starting at 18 or 16, and gave you a … Read blog
This post is an add-on to my posts about idiyappam or string hoppers, it’s here for those of you who want to order the flour to try and make these delicious little nests of noodles at home. Of course, you will need idiyappam flour. Being the main ingredient it is key that you find a … Read blog
If you want to make string hoppers, you need an idiyappam maker of some sort. String hoppers (idiyappam) are long, thin strands created by pressing idiyappam dough through small holes. Idiyappam making machines are predominantly hand-operated, requiring some force to extrude the fine noodles. When I tried my hand at making string hoppers in Sri … Read blog
During our 1 month in Cambodia, not only did we sample loads of interesting dishes and take a Cambodian cooking class, we also visited a sensational fish and crab market, not far from Kampot. It was bristling with local seafood, great fun to explore and sample. It was slightly less gruesome than a market in … Read blog
Our deep south road trip took us through Georgia, Alabama, South Carolina, Mississippi and, Louisiana. These states are classically considered the deep south of the USA and the further south we got, the better our food experiences became. Southern-style cooking is certainly something not to be missed and for this Aussie chef, it was a … Read blog
Sri Lanka is famous as a fruit-producing destination and you will certainly sample some amazing and delicious Sri Lankan fruits during your stay. Expect a selection of fruit on your hotel’s buffet every morning, each perfectly ripe and sweet from the fertile soil, abundant water, and tropical sun. Sri Lankan fruits are tropical, of course, … Read blog
I rarely cook or eat tripe, but you can’t spend long in Romania without trying traditional Romanian tripe soup, ciorba de burta. Every supermarket and butcher’s shop in Romania has large quantites of wrinkled white tripe for sale, both fresh and frozen. You can tell our Romanian friends really enjoy cow’s stomach and it is … Read blog
Every family travel blogger writes list posts about the best places to take travelling kids. I bet you’ve seen a few. Well, what about us dads? It’s our trip too and we deserve to have a great time. Below I’ve detailed how I rank travel destinations for travelling dads. My wife loves to travel, not … Read blog
Dal Bhat Dal bhat power, 24 hour! You’ll see this slogan on T shirts in Kathmandu and wherever tourists gather in Nepal. Dal Bhat is synonymous with Nepal and it’s great fuel, as well as being a delicious Nepali dish. My post covers dal bhat, what is dal bhat, and I share the recipe I … Read blog
I am a chef. I’ve been travelling and semi-location independent for over 3 years. During that time my wife, kids and I have visited 5 continents, 40+ countries and spent more time together than any chef family I know. I’ve not missed a Christmas and that’s a big deal. We’ve found a new way of … Read blog
Pembrokeshire street food isn’t in abundance. I found this out the hard way during our month exploring South and West Wales. The continued growth of pizzerias and chain restaurants along with the short supply of good chefs these days has limited the places that now sell decent quality Welsh food made with top notch local … Read blog
A dosa is a thin, flat, fermented gram flour pancake cooked on a griddle, skillet or tawa. This Indian food is common in the South of India but also popular in Malaysia, Singapore, Sri Lanka, and beyond. You’ll all find various types of dosa at most good (authentic) Indian restaurants. This post is about dosa, … Read blog
Of everything we ate in Sri Lanka, it was the Sri Lankan breakfast food that we looked forward to most. It was refreshing to have something so totally different to what we would eat in the west, cooked with care and considerable effort and featuring all the flavours of this magical country. Hoppers, roti, curries, … Read blog
Discovering the local foods of a region is a huge part of travel for most of us, but it isn’t always so easy. If you stick to the main tourist strip you will more than likely find yourself eating Western favourites and watered-down versions of local classics. Discovering local foods as you travel requires a … Read blog
