The Monastry of Hosios Loukas Ὅσιος Λουκᾶς is one of the most famous Byzantine buildings of Greece, located on one of the most scenic slopes of Mount Helicon on the Greek mainland. A UNESCO World Heritage site,…
By Vilain Silver Fox Hair Wax: As a Northeast Asian man, I have been forever on the lookout for good hair products to tame my wild Oriental mane! My search this year landed me in the arms of the…
Athens is a magical place. It is ancient, it is filled with energy, it is a maze to be discovered. But fret not, here’s my ten point list for your next visit to Athens, so you know you’re not missing…
For thousands of years, Athens is a busy market place, filled with bustling economic activities, even today. The Central Market of Athens is a great place to observe the energy that fills the air, to watch locals animatedly strike…
Athens, just like other Mediterranean cities, is filled with great restaurants. Yet the best may not be the most expensive or the busiest. Most of the time, the best restaurants are the holes in the wall, frequented only by locals….
Samgyetang (삼계탕 蔘鷄湯) must be one of the best known Korean recipes around the world, after Korean table barbecue. Samgyetang is a very ancient dish, together with the consumption of ginseng as a miracle herb for energy and longevity. But…
I finally found a pack of facai – the “human hair vegetable” – which prompted me to make this dish that is normally reserved for Chinese New Year. It is the first time that I made this ‘the proper…
The Mycenaean civilisation, which lasted from 1600-1100BC, was the Middle Helladic phase of civilisation in Greece which derived its name from the city of Mycenae in northeastern Peloponnese. The two cities, Mycenae and Tiryns, are now the most precious remnants…
Belgium is renowned for its fine chocolates (and the world’s best restaurant), above all for the delicious pralines and truffles. It is no surprise that few Belgians have heard of the Japanese brand of Royce chocolates and even less…
Every 15th November, Japan celebrates the Shichi-Go-San 七五三 Festival. Shichi-Go-San means ‘Seven-Five-Three’ – it is a rite of passage for girls and boys of 3 years, boys of 5 years and girls of 7 years of age. Shichi-Go-San 七五三…
