Having spent 6 months plus in Vietnam, I've put together a brief Vietnamese food blog for beginners. A guide to what is best to eat and try in Vietnam and 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 country.. Vietnam is famous for numerous dishes such as Pho, Mi Quang, … [Read more...]
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 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 choices that it's easy to fall into the trap of getting an overpriced … [Read more...]
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 45 km from Tikal but feels a world away. Connected to the mainland by a narrow causeway across lake Peten Itza it is also a … [Read more...]
How to Transport a Bike. A Cyclist’s Problem!
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 pride and joy and they all have pros and cons that you need to weigh up before choosing the right way for you. I've transported my bike all over the world by plane, bus, train and taxi. This is how to get your bike to a … [Read more...]
Cambodian Food
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 has a lot to offer. Whilst there we tried all the Cambodian dishes we could … [Read more...]
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 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 top-end hotels and restaurants serving gourmet Thai and Western … [Read more...]
Kep Cambodia, Salt, Pepper, Crabs and Fish
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 Cambodia near Battambang, where snakes and freshly skinned … [Read more...]
Travel Destinations for Travelling Dads
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 least because of her insatiable wanderlust and fascination with far off … [Read more...]
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 and San Jose Del Cabo. The two main towns have the majority … [Read more...]
