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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...