I think I have already mentioned here that cooking was not always my cup of tea… I started learning how to cook quite late… after my thirties and by the influence of a very good friend of mine… To be honest I dont really appreciate cooking the day to day food… I like the exotic and complicated dishes… I like entertaining people, and so, for that,  I adore to prepare beautiful dishes and tables… When it comes to exotic, I think the Thai cuisine qualifies in the top 5. ( It may not be for Asians, but it definitely for… Read more

Chiang Mai is a very special city. Situated in the North of Thailand, in a area known as the Golden Triangle, the city is the destination of millions of tourists every year. We came to the town for a few days and we did so much that it is likely that I  will break the experience in several posts. The first one will be about the afternoon tea at the Anantara Resort. www.anantara.com/en/chiang-mai/ Located in the banks of the Mae Ping river, the resort is very central and well located for those who wish to explore the city. We did… Read more

Situated in the most prestigious area of Lisbon – Avenida da Liberdade, the hotel Valverde is a stunning property which combines the local Portuguese  culture with an international touch that often pleases guests but also locals. To prove the point, I was taken there by a local friend for a Sunday brunch… As I came out of the car, I was surprised by the entry of the hotel. I am not sure what I expected but I felt like in a New Yorker townhouse… with stairs leading to the spectacular main door… The hotel decoration also surprised me… a perfect… Read more