Apr 1, 2014 | Travel Writing
Nagoya for All. By Mark Andrews Travel 3 Sixtyº – Air Asia. April 2014 From castles to cosplay, Nagoya has many playful offerings for a fun family vacation. A gun toting robot leads, a samurai follows and in between, strides a European girl resplendent with her...
Mar 1, 2014 | Travel Writing
Sage Advice. By Mark Andrews Inner Circle – Shangri-la Hotels. March 2014 Renowned as Confucius’ birthplace, Qufu offers insight into fascinating Chinese culture. Qufu is small in size, yet big in heart. Best known as the hometown of Confucius, it also provides...
Feb 1, 2014 | Travel Writing
Snow Patrol. By Mark Andrews Colours – Garuda Indonesia. February 2014 On a winter trek along the Nakasendo Way, Mark Andrews experiences hospitality as warm as the hot springs that punctuate this most historic Japanese trail. Steam rises into the frigid night...
Sep 1, 2013 | Travel Writing
Wuxi. Highlights of the city. By Mark Andrews Renaissance – TransAsia Airways. September 2013 Known for: being the gateway to Taihu – the third largest freshwater lake in China – and the site of ancient battles SCENIC SPOT Turtle Head Islet offers some of the...
Sep 1, 2013 | Travel Writing
Hefei. Highlights of the city. By Mark Andrews Renaissance – TransAsia Airways. September 2013 Known for: being the capital of Anhui province; birthplace of Lord Bao, a famous Northern Song dynasty official BUY THIS There are four famous snack foods here that...
Jun 27, 2013 | Travel Writing
Pummel Vision. By Mark Andrews South China Morning Post. 27/06/2013 At an Ayurvedic resort in Sri Lanka you will be kneaded, needled, steamed and scrubbed all in the name of relaxation, writes Mark Andrews So much for the new Calvin Kleins. Warm, thick brown oil drips...