Feb 1, 2015 | Travel Writing
Southern Capital. By Mark Andrews Inner Circle – Shangri-la Hotels. February 2015 When it comes to size, Nanjing does history on a grand scale. Nanjing literally means “southern capital” and it is this legacy which makes it a draw to visit today. While it first... 
Jan 1, 2015 | Travel Writing
Sun, Sea and Sanya. By Mark Andrews Inner Circle – Shangri-la Hotels. January 2015 Relax at the resort, indulge in some shopping or explore further afield. Located at the southernmost tip of Hainan, Sanya has long been hailed as China’s answer to Hawaii. Among... 
Nov 1, 2014 | Travel Writing
Tokyo. Travel article on the city. By Mark Andrews Jetstar- Jetstar Airlines. November 2014. The darkest hour is just before dawn, even in neon-emblazoned Tokyo. After a difficult period that saw the economic bubble burst and the knock-on effec t of the devastating... 
Oct 1, 2014 | Food Writing, Travel Writing
Cutting Remarks. Dispatches article By Mark Andrews Hemispheres – United Airlines. October 2014 China’s answer to Gordon Ramsay whips a class of would-be chefs into shape Eight fretful Westerners stand around a long table in a tree shaded Beijing courtyard,... 
Jul 1, 2014 | Travel Writing
Allure of Ningbo. By Mark Andrews Inner Circle – Shangri-la Hotels. July 2014 Dig beneath the prosperous, modern city and you will soon find its historic side. Trade has always been important to Ningbo and, with the boats, ideas have ebbed and flowed,... 
May 1, 2014 | Travel Writing
Finding Ningbo. By Mark Andrews Tiger Tales – Tigerair. May 2014 The eastern Chinese coastal city may be growing fast, but the metal and glass have yet to overshadow a rich and storied history. Mark Andrews spends a few days getting to know this relative...