Fresh from a long weekend in Taipei, I’m chock-full of recommendations. Below I’ve listed some highlights from my trip that’ll prove useful to anyone planning a getaway there. It’s only a 1.5-hour flight away, the people are friendly and the food’s amazing and cheap...
Run, Travelers, Run
In my inaugural column I wrote about a plan to run my first-ever half marathon through Angkor Wat. In the end, flights were so pricey that I settled for a race in Macau on the same day (watch this space for more on-the-ground cool stuff to do in Macau). Anyway, I just might get...
Sky-High in Shenzhen
So the new St. Regis in Shenzhen is set to open on December 18, and I’ve got a comparison to make. It’s touting itself like Hong Kong’s Ritz-Carlton did because—bear with me—it boasts the highest bar in Shenzhen. (Remember Ozone’s marketing...
Happy New Year
If you’re still searching for just the right spot to ring in 2012 (and usher in the zombie apocalypse, yada yada), here are a few deals around the region to consider:
Bangkok: This luxe St. Regis hotel may only be a few months old, but it’s fêting the new year with...
New York Primer
I spent last week in my hometown, catching up with family and friends for Thanksgiving and trying to keep up with this wily, ever-changing city after more than two years away. So here's my chance to bring you a New York special report—from some long-time favorites to some new...
There were many restaurants I wanted to try—but didn’t have the time to—during our weekend trip to Singapore last month. One of them was Les Amis (1 Scotts Rd., Singapore, (+65)6733-2225), the flagship French fine dine that is part of the same group that owns Cepage and Piccolo...
Christmas Getaways
I’m going to be in the Kong for the holidays for the first time, and I wanted to take advantage of the four-day weekend. It’s pretty crass: I’m motivated solely by how cheap the flights are, and discovered that Taipei and Manila—with domestic flights to...
As the largest market for luxury merchandise, all roads now lead to China, even for French fashion house Chanel. First exhibited at the Museum of Contemporary Arts in Shanghai earlier this year, the Culture Chanel exhibition (culture.chanel.com) is now showcased at the National Art Museum of China...
