Hi I'm James, a professional chef with a career spanning 20 years and 2 hemispheres. But why the travelling chef thing? Travel has been a huge part of my life, I took my first RTW ( round the world trip to the uninitiated) back in 2000 and now I've become a full-time traveller. My family and I have been on the road, more or less continuously, since … read more
Food
Best Hoi An Eco Cooking Class- Fun With Vietnamese Food!
Walk around Hoi An Old Town and her maze of backstreets and you'll see a dedicated Hoi An cooking class on offer at every turn, sometimes from purpose … Continue reading
Mi Quang, Eating and Cooking Noodles in Vietnam
Mi Quang- Mì Quảng is a noodle dish that originated in the Quang Nam province of Central Vietnam. It translates as Quang (province) style noodles. … Continue reading
Ironman
Ironman Malaysia 2017. Race Recap
My 'A' race and only race of 2017 was Ironman Malaysia located on the tropical island of Langkawi. Originally I was targeting Ironman Wales but due to … continue reading
Sunglasses for Triathlon
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 … continue reading
Chef
Getting Chef Work in London
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 of the options London offers chefs looking to work. … Continue reading
The Secret Life of Chefs
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 exec 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 life of chefs. I can't spill the beans too much, I still may need … Continue reading
Latest Posts
Danang to Hoi An Vietnam
The best way to get from Danang to Hoi An is by road. Most travllers will stay in Hoi An, the picture perfect UNESCO Heritage listed town but will arrive into Danang by air or rail. This is because Hoi An has neither a railway station nor an airport but don’t worry it isn’t far […]
Hai Van Pass and Getting From Hoi An to Danang and Hue
Hai Van Pass – Đèo Hải Vân lies just north of the central Vietnamese city of Danang and is part of the Annamite range that extends down to the East Vietnamese Sea. The name means Cloud Pass or Ocean Cloud Pass as a result of the constant fog that can cover the mountains even while the lower […]
Water Parks Malaysia. Top 5 Guide Including Legoland Water Park
With Malaysia’s tropical climate there is a definite need for the many water parks that call Malaysia home. What is the best water parks Malaysia? Here is my guide to the top 5. The water parks are located across Malaysia from The Lost World of Tambun in Ipoh right down to Legoland water park near […]
Traditional Romanian Food for Beginners
Want to find out about traditional Romanian Food? It’s not just meat and potatoes. We were really happily surprised by traditional Romanian foods when we first arrived in Bucharest over 4 years ago. We immediately hunted down as many Romanian dishes as we could, eager, as always, to find the real food of the country not the multinational […]
Vietnamese Food for Beginners
Having spent 4 months in Vietnam I’ve put together a brief Vietnamese food guide for beginners. A guide to what is best to eat and try in Vietnam and particularly Hoi An, a culinary capital in Central Vietnam. Vietnam is famous for numerous dishes such as Pho, Banh Mi and Com Ga which you’ll find […]
