I know it’s the weekend and you may have more potent drinks on your mind, but fancy a cup of char? After all, tea did conquer the world…China, Sri Lanka, Kenya, Japan, India, England, Russia, Tibet, and even beer-swilling Australia. One drink 1,000 tastes: How tea has conquered the world Published on CNNGo.com 18 January [...]
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One drink 1,000 tastes: How tea has conquered the world
Posted: 16th March 2012 by Carmen Jenner in Africa, Asia, Australia, Tea, UKTags: australia, china, cnngo.com, drink, england, india, Japan, kenya, russia, Sri Lanka, tea, tibet
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The launch of Fluffy Towel Travels
Posted: 28th September 2011 by Carmen Jenner in Asia, Charity, Family Travel, Fluffy Towel Travels, Gorgeous Things, VietnamTags: Bali, breast, breastique art, Broome, Fluffy Towel, Franc Essential, Frankland Grange wine, Paris, Shanghai, Sri Lanka, travel, travel memoir, Vietnam
NOW AVAILABLE AT DYMOCKS KARRINYUP & SUBIACO, BODHI TREE & PLANET BOOKS FOR $20 ALSO AT KALM WELLNESS CENTRE WITH TRAVEL TOWELS FOR $40 I will also have a stall at the Festival of Christmas markets at the Perth Cultural Centre on 9th December. Well done to Events and Beyond for utilising Perth’s public spaces with [...]
East of France
Posted: 10th February 2011 by Carmen Jenner in Amuse Boche, Asia, France, Siem Reap, Cambodia, VietnamTags: baguette, Cambodia, Cha Ca La Vong, cuisine, Dalat, France, Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Hoi An, Hue, Indochina, Laos, noodles, rice, Saigon, starch, Vietnam
Vietnamese girls glide by on bicycles much as willowy frames saunter along the streets of Paris. French colonial architecture stands resplendent in Siem Reap and the sultry streets of Saigon are dotted with patisseries. The tree lined boulevards of Hanoi are centred around Hoan Kiem Lake while the River Seine snakes through the City of [...]
‘Tis the season to be silly
Posted: 23rd December 2010 by Carmen Jenner in Asia, Gorgeous ThingsTags: Christmas, gifts, Ginza Tanaka, hire a hubby, Lady Gaga, masks, million dollar iphone, Mister Rinkilloff, nike golf clubs, rent a dog, Sido collection, silly season, Tiger Woods, Xmas
Embrace the silly season with any of the following 10 gifts and your generosity, or there lack of in some instances, will be long remembered after the Xmas tree has been packed away. 1. For the man who loves a bit of bling, get him into these Samurai inspired underpants. http://www.sido-collection.com/shop/ ¥9,240 – ¥8,085 photo [...]
Creative travels, and complaints, in style
Posted: 19th November 2010 by Carmen Jenner in Accommodation, Asia, Travel disastersTags: accommodation, Asia, Bali, complaints, Melbourne, Phuket, service, Sri Lanka, Tom Peters, transport, travel
If you’ve never stepped out of the comfort of your own home, and let’s face you wouldn’t be reading this if you haven’t, then you’ve probably experienced poor service, dank hotel rooms, questionable plumbing, and dodgy transport at some point during your travels. There’s a certain beach house on the Mornington Peninsula, about an hour [...]
Paris at the Hilton
Posted: 8th November 2010 by Carmen Jenner in Asia, Family Travel, PhilippinesTags: birthday, Cebu, cuisine, Paris Hilton, Philippines, Sutukil, travel
In the distance the pink Hilton towers waver in the sweltering distance like two flamingos perched on the edge of a watering-hole. Returning to our hotel, the staff greet us with waves and calls of, “Paris, Happy Birthday!” Our cherub graciously handles her celebatory status with shy smiles for her adoring fans. Yes, Paris is staying at the Hilton.
Divine Diversity: Holier than Cebu
Posted: 16th September 2010 by Carmen Jenner in Asia, PhilippinesTags: Asia, Basilica Minore del Sto. Nino, Catholic, Cebu, Fort San Pedro, Going Places, jeepney, Mactan, Magellan's Cross, Malaysian Airlines, Philippines, Religion, Tao, travel
Magellan’s Cross looms above, a larger than life relic to Christianity on Cebu, one of the 7,000 islands in the Philippines. There are Catholic icons everywhere: a crucifix hanging off the rear-view mirror in a taxi, a painting of The Last Supper displayed in a cafe, or a rosary pressed between fingers clutching a [...]
Smiles from the Teardrop Isle: Family Travel in Sri Lanka
Posted: 31st August 2010 by Carmen Jenner in Asia, Family Travel, Sri LankaTags: Anuradhapura, Colombo, Ella, Family travel, Galle, Kandy, Negombo, Nuwara Eliya, Pinnewala, Polonnaruwa, Sigirya, Sri Lanka, travel, Unawatuna
Like a jewel dropped into the ocean, Sri Lanka sparkles bright. Tamer than its Indian neighbour, the spicy isle is heaving with culture, wildlife, gems, adventure, welcoming locals, and exotic beauty every which way. Unlike other Asian hotspots Sri Lanka is virtually untouched by tourism compliments of the 25 year war. The country breathes a [...]
Philippines Aflame
Posted: 24th August 2010 by Carmen Jenner in Amuse Boche, Asia, PhilippinesTags: Anthony Bourdain, Chinatown, food, Ivan Man Dy, Manila, Philippines, Walking tour
I have a confession. My attention isn’t entirely focused on the food whilst on the Big Binodo Food Wok Tour in Manila’s Chinatown. For starters, I’m a little bit star-struck as not only is our delightful tour leader Ivan Man Dy, a local celebrity in his own right, but I’m retracing the steps of Anthony [...]
Paris at the Hilton
Posted: 3rd August 2009 by Carmen Jenner in Asia, Cebu, Philippines, Family Travel, The JourneyTags: Cebu, Paris Hilton, travel
In the distance the pink Hilton towers waver in the sweltering distance like two flamingos perched on the edge of a watering-hole. Returning to our hotel, the staff greet us with waves and calls of, “Paris, Happy Birthday!” Our cherub graciously handles her celebatory status with shy smiles for her adoring fans. Yes, Paris is staying at the Hilton.
Paradise Lost in Haze
Posted: 24th May 2009 by Carmen Jenner in Asia, Hanoi, Vietnam, The Journey, TransportTags: Hanoi, pollution, traffic
It’s as though the city has given birth to a million horns and every newborn is crying at the same time to be fed. I wonder how anyone knows who the horns are meant for. I long for a Vietnam I have never been introduced to, and sadly never will. Where are all the gliding ladies on bicycles?
Eating out in Siem Reap
Posted: 6th May 2009 by Carmen Jenner in Amuse Boche, Asia, Cambodian, Siem Reap, CambodiaTags: Cambodia, food, Khmer, Siem reap, travel
EATING OUT IN SIEM REAP Although many travellers come to Siem Reap to explore the marvels of Angkor Wat and the neighbouring temples, it’s the cuisine that leaves many staggered for words. With an array of international tastes well catered for like Thai, Vietnamese, Indian and French, The Old Market area is a popular spot [...]
