· THAILAND'S TOP BEACHES
For all kinds of reasons, for all kinds of seasons -- there is a beach in Thailand to please beachcombers whether they are seeking for sun, sand, solitude, or otherwise. Fun and exotic, long and pretty, isolated and quiet, rugged and mysterious, or just plain gorgeous – one would scamper for superlatives to describe each and every one of these dream beaches, many of which are now famous even among the most savvy travelers around the world. There is a beach for every whim and fancy in Thailand, indeed, and here are just some of the very best of them... Read more >>
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· EXCLUSIVELY FOR HIM: SPA FOR MEN IN BANGKOK
Where men can go for wellness in the city.
Who says spas are only for women? "Only the last few remaining members of the male chauvinists tribe," said a Bangkok spa manager who requested anonymity for the quote, apparently half in jest. Jest or not, more and more men are now becoming a growing part of the spa market. Indeed, more and more men are shedding off some antiquated perceptions about going to a spa. They are becoming more conscious about the role of the spa in making a modern man look and feel good.
"Modern man is taking an ever-increasing interest in their personal well-being, skin care, and grooming," Nathalie Paque, the spa director of JW Marriott Bangkok, was once quoted staying in a report. "We are seeing an increased number of men's products and this has been well accepted in many societies. Men are also becoming increasingly interested in spa treatments, not only massages, but also facial treatments, body scrubs, manicures, and pedicures." Read more >>
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· STEAK OUT IN BANGKOK: 6 FOR THE PERFECT STEAK
'It's no wonder that wildly diverse Bangkok has so many wonderful steakhouses from which diners can choose..'
I love steakhouses. In my opinion it takes guts to open a steakhouse. Unlike other restaurants where the focus and execution can be a bit vague -- a German Tapas restaurant that's also a boutique coffee shop, for example -- a steakhouse declares itself – "Everything we do here is centered on the steak." The restaurant will live and die, be judged and weighed off the selection and execution of one dish.
It seems simple, I mean it's just a steak right? But operating a steakhouse is tricky business. Do you use gas, charcoal or wood to cook the steak? Do you serve grain-fed or grass-fed beef? What type of beef then: USA Angus, Australian wagyu, or luxury Japanese cuts? How much salt to coat the steak with prior to cooking? For that matter what kind of salt do you use? Each may seem but a small detail, but since the steak is lying there naked on the plate, these small details will decide the primary tastes of your meat. And each and every diner that comes through the door will have a different list in his or her mind of what makes the steak taste good. Read more >>
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