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• FooDiva calls on Egypt

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  El Gouna, Egypt, October 6th 2010; You’re no doubt wondering, why’s FooDiva in Egypt?….well over the years whilst growing up in Cyprus and over a decade working in the Middle East, I have travelled to Egypt umpteen times…but never to Alexandria and hence with my sabbatical in full flow I had to visit. But first […]

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• Final Beijing update from FooDiva…

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  Saturday, 4th September: There’s been so much to do, see, buy and eat here, not much time left to blog…anyhow FooDiva’s back with a final update. Dear friends that recommended Green T. House, you’ll be delighted to know we dined there on Wednesday night. Wow what a creative concept – decor was flamboyant, glamorous, minimalistic […]

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• FooDiva in the Forbidden City

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  Wednesday, 1st September, Beijing: FooDiva’s first foodie experience in the Forbidden City got off to a heavenly start last night – just two words really Beijing duck (otherwise known as Peking duck). It’s always been top of my list of Chinese foodie delights, and after last night it shall continue to be. ‘Da Dong’ which […]

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• FooDiva in Beijing

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  Tuesday, 31st August, Beijing: Nee-how from the Commune by the Great Wall, a Kempinski hotel that blends ultra-contemporary design with Chinese flair on the outskirts of Beijing. Upon check-in yesterday we were upgraded to a three-storey, four bedroom villa (yes unbelievable I know!) that goes by the bizarre name ‘Distorted Courtyard House’ – shame it’s […]

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• FooDiva’s China Trail

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  Friday, 27th August, Shanghai: Wow what a contrast….Japan, a master of perfection, and China, admittedly I have only just seen Shanghai, absolute craziness where disorganisation rules, but ever so atmospheric. Anyhow, ‘Neehow’ from Shanghai and our Chinese main course! I am blogging from the 50th floor of the Royal Meridien overlooking People’s Square with a […]

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• FooDiva's Japan Trail

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    If you’re reading this, no doubt you’re as much of a foodie as I am, or else you’re just plain nosy. Either way, please read on. My travels are just beginning, and with a passion for eating (and the odd tipple, in particular anything bubblelicious), please join my gastronomical journey starting with: Appetiser – […]

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