Places - Hoihnu Hauzel

Spanish Promenade

July 31, 2018

Barcelona is a beautiful seaside city with charming surprises and touristy delights around every corner, says Hoihnu Hauzel It was a blissful feeling. I arrived in Barcelona with no agenda whatsoever. All I had to do in the next few days was to explore the city all by myself — and at my own pace. […]

Designer Destination

July 31, 2018

Hoihnu Hauzel got a taste of Balinese hospitality at its luxurious best at the uber plush Bulgari Resort At dawn, Bali was a picture of perfect tranquillity. I opened my window and let in the fresh breeze that came blowing in straight from the Indian Ocean that lay sparkling in front of me. The gentle […]

Marrakech Magic

July 31, 2018

Morocco's culinary capital treats you to a round-the-clock flavour fest that's a gourmet's delight, says Hoihnu Hauzel Deep inside Marrakech, the aroma of freshly brewed peppermint tea simply hangs in the air — at every street corner and practically everywhere that I go. It's the first drink I'm offered when I check-in at the hotel […]

An eggs-otic adventure

July 31, 2018

In Taiwan, the egg definitely came first. By Hoihnu Hauzel Hard-boiled eggs are comfort food for the Taiwanese. So, for many, eggs are a year-round staple. And they are no ordinary eggs that the Taiwanese knock back — rather they're sweet-scented and slow-cooked for hours with a variety of condiments to impart a particular aroma, […]

Tantalising Taiwan – The Perfect Family Destination!

July 31, 2018

The combination of culture, food, modern infrastructure and honest and friendly people make Taiwan the perfect destination for a family holiday. In Taiwan, I’m intrigued by the sight and sounds – it’s people and culture – awakens me in every sense. There is so much to write home about this island that one trip is […]

Ubud: Far from the maddening crowds in Bali

July 31, 2018

Must confess it was only after reading Eat, Love, Pray that I set my heart on Ubud. For sheer ignorance , I knew nothing beyond Bali in Indonesia. So, it was Elizabeth Gilbert who introduced me to this tiny district in Bali. Away from the maddening crowd of bikini and skimpy sarong-clad tourists of Bali, […]

Philippines: So Close yet So Far Away

July 31, 2018

It was Imelda Marcos who got me interested in the Republic of the Philippines. As a kid, I had heard endless tales from my father, about Merco’s craze for footwear, and, of her massive collection. And that I grew up to develop the same craze for footwear is a pure coincidence. Though, it is quite […]

Timeless Turku

July 31, 2018

In this Finnish city, time has slowed down and life moves at its own sweet pace, says Hoihnu Hauzel If you're thinking of a get-away-from-it-all vacation, Turku in Finland may not be the first name that springs to mind. But I had spent a few days in Helsinki and wanted to get even further away […]

Calling in on Santa

July 31, 2018

A snow-covered house in the city of Rovaniemi The temperature was dipping and it was already a chilly -2°C in the Arctic Circle. But who worries about the cold when you are about to meet Santa Claus? Here I was in Rovaniemi, northern Finland, the home of that merry old man in red and white […]

Luxury in the desert

July 31, 2018

Luxury in the desert The Amanbagh resort in Alwar, Rajasthan makes the perfect case for exclusive living, says Hoihnu Hauzel (From top): The sprawling suite at the Aman Pool Pavilion; a view of the swimming pool at dusk; the bar and lounge area; the Pool Pavilion ; the well-stocked library at the resort We could […]

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