Life and career of the reigning queen of pop
— April 23, 2015Reigning queen of pop Katy Perry is bringing her lavish stage show to Macau
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Nicholas Platt and his famous sons Oliver and Adam talk food politics
— April 19, 2015Veteran diplomat Nicholas Platt and his eldest sons, film star Oliver and food critic Adam, talk about breaking bread to win hearts and minds, and discovering Western fare in Hong Kong. Kate Whitehead reports
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In cold blood: Murder in Tai O
— April 19, 2015In 1918, at a remote police station on Lantau, a cold-blooded killing by a Sikh constable left a baby without a father and a young mother a widow. With a new boutique hotel still bearing scars from the crime, Kate Whitehead delves into the death of Sergeant Thomas Glendinning
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Boutique hotel Casa Gangotena
— April 19, 2015It is without doubt the most romantic place in which to stay in Quito, Ecuador – and that’s not just because there are huge tubs of roses at every turn (easily arranged when 25 stems cost just US$2) or because you’re likely to feel a little breathless on arrival (to be expected at 2,800 metres…
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A natural selection
— April 9, 2015Kate Whitehead follows the trail of Charles Darwin to Galápagos and discovers some rather friendly residents
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From bean to chocolate bar
— April 5, 2015Chocolate is good for you – and, as Kate Whitehead discovers, tramping through the Amazon rainforest on a tour of Ecuadorean cocoa farms can be just as gratifying
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Living in the wild
— April 1, 2015For the ultimate ‘home safari’ experience, consider residing intimately close to nature in these low-density and deluxe game-reserve estates in South Africa, Namibia and Kenya.
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Exploring the empty
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