A Roman Secret
Amitav GhoshThe Locarno is a small hotel on the Via della Penna, just around the corner from the Piazza del…
The Bhukailash Rajbari, Kolkata
This is the seat of one of Bengal's oldest zamindaris. The grounds are right in the crowded heart of Kidderpore, which is a blessing in a way, for it…
Hangzhou: West Lake
Hangzhou, the capital of China's Zhejiang Province, is a city of legendary beauty. In China it is often said: 'In heaven there is Paradise; on Earth Suzhou and Hangzhou.'…
Bomra’s Restaurant, Goa
Bawmra Jap is, in my view, one of the finest and most inventive chefs in the world. He is ethnically a Kachin from northern Burma, but he left the…
Banteay Srei, Cambodia, 1993
One of the most beatiful temples in the world. In those days, it was deep in the jungle, with the Khmer Rouge swarming about and mines scattered over the grounds.
Le Morne Brabant, Mauritius
Le Morne Brabant marks the south-western corner of Mauritius. It is a World Heritage Site, for reasons that are explained at: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Le_Morne_Brabant
Posada de Coloane
A small posada (inn) on the beach, a world away from the casinos and skyscrapers of Macau. It serves some of the best Macahnese food in the city and the…