Yearly Archives: 2011
BALI Isle of the Gods…
My photo essay published in this month Wingspan Inflight magazine (ANA)
Munster Valley Delights …
Half timbered houses and charming buildings that characterizes the many small towns in Munster Valley are not just worth visiting but a stopover in the many farm inns (fermes-auberges) scattered … Continue reading
Munster Valley …
Storks flying over or simply nestling on rooftops, that is what you see in the small town of Munster right in the heart of Munster Valley. A Lovely Alsatian town … Continue reading
Rediscovering “Le Train Bleu” …
Paris has one of the world most interesting and fabulous historic restaurants. Sunday brunching at the reputed turn of the century restaurant “Le Train Bleu” can be quite a nice … Continue reading
Dumplings in … Beijing
One of my favourite treat when food walking in China is to taste these delicious steamed dumplings any time during the day. Dumpling sellers abound along Nanluoguxiang area in Beijing … Continue reading
Yogyakarta Delights …
Yogyakarta the cultural capital of Central Java is not only known for its Hindu Buddhist temples of Borobudur or Prambanan but each time when I visit this wonderful city still … Continue reading
The House of George Sand …
It was in this house that Chopin while spending many long moments with George Sand and their ups and downs created some of his most beautiful music such as the … Continue reading
Pumpkin & friends …
Autumn is finally here and so are squashes and pumpkins. I have been waiting to see these visually delightful and aesthetically delicious winter vegetables once again adorning the many markets … Continue reading
Jewel of the Belle Epoque …
Another one of Paris well preserved Belle Epoque style brasserie work of the Dutch/French architect designer Edouard Jean Niermans the Brasserie Mollard. Among his major works; The Moulin Rouge, Casino … Continue reading
Café Culture …
Scouring the many Parisian café on a Sunday afternoon. The former late 19th century Alsatian Brasserie, redecorated by Jacques Garcia the French interior designer is a nice place to stop … Continue reading
