Memorable moment – The Grand Palace, Bangkok
Photos can be very deceptive, and this ‘memorable moment’ snapshot at The Grand Palace, Bangkok is significant for what it doesn’t show. …
SUP Yoga at Waikoloa Beach
I’ve tried lots of types of yoga in the past – Hatha, Iyengar, Bikram, Ashtanga, power…but I had never before thought to …
Sunset Luau at Waikoloa Beach Marriott Resort
A setting sun, palm trees, floral leis and the sounds of ukelele – these are all the cliches of a Hawaiian holiday. …
Hawaii honeymoon – then and now
In August 1967, my parents stopped over in Hawaii on their honeymoon, en route from Scotland to a new life in Australia. …
Sleeping in a work of art – Park Hotel Tokyo’s Artist Rooms
It’s not unusual for hotels to feature artworks in their guest rooms, but it IS relatively unusual for the room itself to …
Memorable moment – Punalu’u black sand beach, Hawaii
Discovering a sea turtle basking on the intensely black sands of Punalu’u Beach made for a totally memorable experience in a huge …
Exploring Kyoto’s train station
Train stations are normally places you arrive in, quickly traverse, and head straight out of, ready to explore further afield. Kyoto train station, however …
York in Western Australia – feet on my home town
Throughout the month of October, I invited Instagrammers right around the world to join me in showcasing their home towns through the …
Books set in Hawaii
This post is part of an occasional series where I provide a list of novels or memoirs set in a few of …
Shoraian Tofu Restaurant, Kyoto – unforgettable!
Tofu is one of the speciality foods of Kyoto, and there is no better place to experience tofu in its many forms …
