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
Where to Eat in London
London is renowned as a food destination, supplying everything from Michelin star restaurants, street food markets and an over abundance of chain … Continue reading
Cambodian Food for Beginners.
As a Chef I have to try as many dishes as I can from every country I visit. Cambodian food isn't as famous as the local cuisine of its nearby … Continue reading
Travel Fitness and Ironman
Which Ironman to Choose
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 … continue reading
How to transport a bike
Sometimes the hardest part of a triathlon isn't the training or the diet but how to transport a bike to the race. There are numerous ways to transport … 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
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Things to do in Los Cabos Mexico
Located on the southern tip of Baja California. You’ll find amazing things to do in Los Cabos Mexico from whale watching to snorkeling and diving. Further afield the national parks and secluded beaches await. You can even find camel riding and desert safaris a short drive away from the two main towns, Cabo San Lucas […]
Best Family Accommodation in Flores
Finding the best family accommodation in Flores, Guatemala doesn’t have to be hard. Here I’ve taken out the guess-work and reviewed 4 great family friendly hotels across several budgets. Gateway to the world-famous Tikal world heritage site, Flores is only 45km from Tikal but feels a world away. Connected to the mainland by a narrow […]
Laguna Phuket Triathlon and Ironman Phuket
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 Ironman Thailand while on holiday with my family. We arrived on Phuket the day of Laguna Phuket triathlon which […]
Khao Soi, Chiang Mai’s Speciality Noodle Soup
Regional specialities are always great to search out as you travel. This tasty noodle soup, Khao Soi ( or kow soy) is a speciality of Chiang Mai in the north of Thailand. You’ll find it in restaurants and street stalls across the city. Above is a bowl of mild, coconut based, khao soi gai. […]
Where to Eat in Thailand
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 usually 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, […]
