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A taste of old HK, milk tea to bamboo-pressed noodles

Guide to the Best Hong Kong milk teas and our pick of traditional noodles, dim sum and some modern twists

We hunt down disappearing dai pai dongs and survivors like the alfresco Fat Kee Store in the New Territories (centre), new milk tea favourites like My Cup Of Tea, Wanchai (left); and Lau Sum Kee in Sham Shui Po that still manually kneads its noodle dough between bamboo poles as Mr Lau (right) explains.


SINGAPORE

Designer hotels go green

What sustainable S'pore hotels have on offer for guests

ANTARCTICA

How to do a real ice marathon

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EDITOR'S RANT

Yes, the way to a guest's heart is via his stomach

Author - Vijay VergheseHow one unassuming guesthouse in New Delhi is pulling in a loyal international following using a time honoured recipe for success — food glorious food. And the servings don't stop coming. Breakfasts are legendary here. Find out why.

SPA ESCAPES

Taiwan spa hideaways

Taiwan spa resorts, and a Taipei fun guide with 22 must-do things. Plus our Taipei business hotels review.

ISLANDS

El Nido guide, resort reviews

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