Canberra has come along way since I first moved here from Queensland in 2010. It’s no longer known as just the hub for Australian politicians and the never-ending roundabouts. There’s a buzzing food and drink scene in Canberra with lots to do and plenty of places to explore. So, next time you visit Australia’s capital…
Foodie Guides
The Ultimate Foodie’s Guide to Whistler, Canada
While you will still find a spot in one of the cosy, casual Whistler bars to sip on a craft beer and dive into a plate of comfort food, the foodie scene in Whistler reaches well beyond the boundaries of that outdated stereotype. It is truly diverse. From upmarket European style wine bars to on-mountain restaurants and world-class…
What to Eat in Hong Kong: The Ultimate Local’s Foodie Guide
There is only one guarantee when planning a Hong Kong stopover, you will leave craving more; more food, more shopping, more time. It is a city where every indulgence is at your fingertips, or in the case of the foodie, your fork or chopsticks. The food scene in Hong Kong is one of the best…
A Healthy Travel Guide to Byron Bay
Byron Bay is a haven of beach paradise in northern New South Wales. The laid-back vibe, endless stretches of beach and famous lighthouse attracts yogis, young professionals and travellers alike. While once a mecca for gap year backpackers, in recent years the beachside town has evolved into a destination that caters for everyone; whether you’re…
A Guide to the Best Healthy Cafes in Auckland
I’m wearing stretchy pants as I write this and for good reason. I’ve just spent the weekend road tasting my way around some of the best cafes in Auckland. The waterfront city on New Zealand‘s north island surprised me with their dynamic foodie scene. You’ll find farm-to-fork and wholefoods fare aplenty and Paleo and vegan…
A Healthy Guide to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
I met Women’s Health Malaysia’s editor, Sueann Chong during a visit to Kuala Lumpur, last year. We got to know each other over dinner at Ashley’s by Living Food in Bangsar. Even though we’d never met before, as soon as Sueann walked into the restaurant, I knew it was her. Chong is blessed with one…
Doctor Salad, Stockholm
After spending our days in Helsinki dodging raindrops we were spoilt with a few sunny days in Stockholm to explore. So we went online to research Stockholm’s Paleo, organic, healthy and clean eating destinations. We were shocked to find there weren’t a great number of choices, but thankfully we came across Doctor Salad. Andrew Mates After setting…
A Guide to the Best NYC Healthy Restaurants
With only four days in the city during our last visit, we could only manage a taster of what is on offer when it comes to NYC healthy restaurants. We took a tiny bite out of The Big Apple’s healthy food scene and these were our top picks. As we were staying in Williamsburg, this…
Kalf & Hansen, Stockholm
The Kalf & Hansen food philosophy is simple. They serve up delicious, healthy, fast food crafted from local, seasonal, organic produce. When we think of fast food a greasy take away shop often springs to mind. The cute Kalf & Hansen corner shop in Stockholm could not be further from that image. It is clean and…
Nose2Tail Madbodega, Copenhagen
Walking in the door of Nose2Tail Madbodega you would be forgiven for thinking you were entering a trendy New York back alley night club. Instead, the narrow, nondescript concrete staircase delivers diners directly down to a foodie’s dream gastronomic find in Copenhagen’s popular meatpacking precinct. By Skye Gilkeson The Space Owner Søren Haahr has successfully created an ambience ideal…
PALAEO – Primal Gastronomi, Copenhagen
Peter Emil Nielsen is on a mission to take healthy fast food to the world, the Paleao way. His chain of Palaeo – Primal Gastronomi restaurants dominates the market in Denmark, but he has much bigger plans for the brand; “My dream with this is McDonalds. I mean I definitely believe that if I do it properly…
Wedofood, Copenhagen, Denmark
Wedofood in Copenhagen’s meatpacking district should be called “We Do Really Tasty Food”. We rode our bikes down in the sunshine to try out their salads for Sunday lunch. By Skye Gilkeson A popular spot with salad fans, sitting in cute stadium seating inside the shop, waiting with tickets at the ready. Most were passing…