Stories from July 2011
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Conan Stevens
A former pro wrestler, this Chonburi, Thailand-based Australian expat tells Kerrie Hall how he overcame a life-threatening illness and ended up performing stunts alongside some of the world’s top action-movie stars
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Garden of Eatin’
A year-round paradise for gourmands, Singapore serves up an even more elaborate feast during its annual celebration of food, says Kerry Heaney
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The Dish
What’s happening at restaurants and bars across the region? Kerry Heaney reports
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The Science of Supper
Molecular gastronomy has added a whole new dimension to the simple act of eating, says Kerry Heaney
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Song of the South
China’s southernmost city, Sanya lures travellers with its golden beaches, blue waters and inviting range of first-class resorts, says Helen Dalley
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Sun Worshippers
Muslim women in Malaysia have taken to the new burqa- bikini combination like fish to water, says Lucy E Cousins
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Splash Down
While on a whitewater rafting trip to find out the truth about an enigmatic local legend, Andrew Harris unlocks the secret of Murray Gates Gorge’s enduring appeal
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Start Me Up
Entrepreneurs in Hong Kong are altering the F&B landscape with fresh offerings ranging from luxury chocolates and homegrown veggies to microbrew, says Helen Dalley
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Boom Town
Known as the ‘Beach of Stories’ since the Krakatoa volcano erupted in 1883, Carita will forever be associated with one of history’s biggest explosions. However, it’s now carving out an identity all of its own, says Graham Simmons
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Friday, Saturday, Sunday in Penang
To Malaysians, this island is synonymous with eating so whet your appetite for food forays by visiting the shops and sights of historic George Town, the beaches of Batu Feringgi and the picturesque heights of Penang Hill, says David Bowden