The miniature shampoo bottle has always looked like a souvenir. After three mornings of coffee by the window, the bathrobe can start to feel like yours, too. Then you open your suitcase on the bed and have to decide which […]
Most visitors come to Ljubljana Castle for the views and leave before lunch or dinner. We planned our day the other way round and stayed for a meal at Gostilna na Gradu, which loosely translates …
A warm scone is a good reason to reconsider the order of a three-tiered stand. At Park Hyatt Saigon, Ian and I reached for ours first, while the crust was still crisp and the strawberry …
A capital can be a useful place to begin understanding a country: its history, its cultural habits and, inevitably for us, its food. In Ljubljana, the castle keeps drawing your attention uphill. Vivi and I …
Quick Answer What if you don’t like the wine? If a …
A secret beach on the Adriatic coast, tucked beneath the cliffs with pine trees above and clear water below. The narrow curve of pebbles occupies only a small part of the scene; much of the …
Fine dining can be extraordinarily accommodating, though every kitchen has its limits. A tasting menu is a chain of preparations that may begin days before service: stocks, ferments, pastry, sauces and garnishes often share ingredients …
Our first meal with Chef Uroš Štefelin was at Vila Podvin. The restaurant in Mošnje is still there, with its own team and story, while Chef Štefelin and his business partner Marcela Klofutar moved their …
Melaka is easy to remember through red colonial buildings, ornate temples and plates of Nyonya food. Yet one of our most vivid impressions came from a less polished corner of the city. At Pasar Besar …
Dining in a castle has carried a certain prestige for centuries. Once, such tables were reserved for nobility, distinguished guests and the fortunate few who received an invitation. Today, anyone can book a meal at …