Jan 1, 2016 | Food Writing, Travel Writing
Warrior Fuel. By Mark Andrews Tiger Tales – Tiger Air . January 2016 The Muslim Quarter in Xi’an is where good local food is to be found. Get away from the crowds to try the authentic fare You will never see this dish in any travel book or on any website, but...
Dec 1, 2015 | Travel Writing
Following the Herd in Sri Lanka. By Mark Andrews Travel by Lightfoot. December 2015. Sri Lanka’s long running civil war was brutal and it looked as if our beaten up Land Rover had taken the brunt of it. Stalling and refusing to start was not the ideal introduction to...
Nov 1, 2015 | Food Writing, Travel Writing
Cambodia’s black gold. By Mark Andrews Jetstar Asia. November 2015 Called the champagne of peppers, Kampot pepper was once known by every chef worth his, er, salt. Here’s why A three – hour drive from the capital, the town of Kampot is famous for its gourmet...
Oct 1, 2015 | Travel Writing
Hefei Heritage. By Mark Andrews Inner Circle – Shangri-la Hotels. October 2015 Ancient officials lead the tourist trail in Hefei. Hefei, for a long time, has been overshadowed by the draws of southern Anhui Province. However, there is more than enough to keep a...
Sep 1, 2015 | Travel Writing
Ancient Glory. By Mark Andrews Inner Circle – Shanghri-la Hotels. September 2015 Much of Xian’s glorious past as a thriving political capital of China remains today as mesmerising historic monuments. Xian sits at the start of the fabled Silk Road and was once...
Jun 1, 2015 | Travel Writing
Nanchang: Revolutionary Road. By Mark Andrews Inner Circle – Shangri-la Hotels. June 2015 A rapidly modernising city with an important role in the creation of modern China offers a gateway to the countryside. A glance at the busy phalanx of skyscrapers flanking...