G and Tea Review – English Afternoon tea at The Star, Sydney, Australia
Did you know: Technically, the fancy stuff we now call High Tea, was originally called Low Tea and bridged the gap between lunch and dinner in England, but if I…
BBQ Lunch at Colonel’s Homestead, Walter Peak, Queenstown, New Zealand
Take a ride on a coal/steam boat to Walter's Peak and enjoy buffet lunch at Colonel's Homestead.
Nanjng East Road and People’s square, Shanghai, China
When I was in Shanghai, I went out strolling/exploring by myself a few times. This is a short post on my experiences in Nanjing East Pedestrian Road and People's Square/Park,…
Sydney Lunar Markets food festival
To celebrate the 2017 Chinese New Year, Sydney, Australia is holding many events. One of these is the free-to-enter Sydney Lunar Markets food festival, a 10-night food night market sponsored by…
The Dining Room Restaurant in Shanghai, China
The Dining Room is a cosy restaurant serving modern Shanghai cuisine across the road from Tian Zi Fang. I was quite lucky to have been invited here by my mother's…
Free and low cost things to do in Shanghai, China: a leisurely day out around Yu Yuan 豫园 Yu Garden
Looking for some leisurely activities for a day out in Shanghai? Visit Yu Yuan, a traditional Chinese garden within easy access to public transport. Yu Yuan 豫园, (‘yuan’ meaning ‘garden’)…
Sydney’s Noodle Markets at Hyde Park 2016
This is an archived post from 2016 with updated content. Some links may not work anymore. October is Good Food Month in Australia’s capital cities. Good Food events has become…
