Some photos from my half-day stopover in Reykjavik after the ’round Iceland tour. Reykjavik harbor Harpa concert hall Laugavegur shopping street Delicious hot dog at Baejarins Beztu Pylsur, near the Reykjavík Harbor. Claimed to be one of the best European food stalls by The Guardian. Just go for the one with everything (lamb-based...
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Kirkjugólf For a someone who normally prefers the city, coming to Iceland is a rare occurrence, if not an exception. I didn’t know what I was missing. sunset in Ásborgir, South Iceland Goðafoss, North Iceland Akureyri, capital of North Iceland Djúpivogur fishing village – East Iceland Fáskruðsfjörður, East Iceland –...
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Quick stopover in Lego land. Love, love, love the functional minimalism that’s typically Danish. Everything’s so well thought out and beautifully designed. Copenhagen Kongens Nytorv station Nyhavn Public transport in Copenhagen runs 24-7. The city is clean and safe with lots of open and green spaces. Education and healthcare is free. With...
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I’ve had more than my fair share of Asian and European cuisine, but modern Nordic is something new to me. On a short layover in Copenhagen, I went to Amass. Owner and chef, Matt Orlando’s background is impressive, having worked in many Michelin-starred restaurants including The Fat Duck, Per Se and Noma. Yeah, I...
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This trip was inspired by Anthony Bourdain’s layover series. It’s not the best way to see a new place, but if you’re short of time, it’s better than not getting there at all. The Irish are a naturally friendly lot. Everyone I met had a ready smile. There’s generally a good vibe around here. The...
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It’s always market day in London. Any day of the week, there’s bound to be one, somewhere in London. I’m sure this is where I’ll be spending most of my time if I were living here. On a quick stopover in London, I visited the market. It was fun pottering around, checking out the fresh...
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I am smitten by this traditional eel, pie and mash shop in Broadway Market, Hackney, East London. With its cheery pastel yellow wall tiles and quaint furniture, F. Cooke has been here since 1900s. Antique eel sign. Traditional menu. Robert Cooke, the charming owner. Handmade beef pies, served with mashed potatoes and parsley-based gravy (known...
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This doesn’t usually happen to me – to be craving for rice and something spicy when I’m enjoying all the delicious food Zurich has to offer. Maybe it’s age, maybe it’s stress or maybe I was just home sick. For some reason, I wanted rice and spicy food. Thankfully a colleague brought me to...
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My work brings me to Zurich occasionally. While it may not be the most exciting of cities, Zurich is attractive in its own subtle way. I’ve grown pretty fond of this clean and efficient city, to say the least. There are a few places I tend to visit each time I’m here. Top...
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I make it a point to visit food markets whenever I’m in a new country. This is one of the best way to learn about a new culture, the people and their cuisine. One of my most memorable is the La Boqueria market in Barcelona. Dating back to 1217, La Boqueria...
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