Issue: May 28, 2012 (Archive)

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Appetite for markets
The crush of people inches past the tables of slow-brewed coffee, truffle-flavored charcuterie, and homemade ice-cream rippled with fennel pollen and peach swirls. The former Cape Town biscuit factory, reworked into a shabby-chic urban setting, is just one of the gourmet markets that have popped up in South Africa for foodies seeking handcrafted goods over mass-produced products.

Food with flair
You get two for the price of one trip at the Jakarta Fashion & Food Festival. From now till June 3, there will be fashion shows, food exhibitions, and entertainment to highlight the fashion and culinary industry.

Write kind of cruise
Fans of author Mary Higgins Clark will get a treat as the bestselling novelist will be a guest speaker aboard Silver Whisper's world cruise next year. The 115-day journey from Los Angeles to Fort Lauderdale leaves on January 5 and will sail to 52 destinations in 28 countries.

Cool down at Ice World
Beat the heat at CotaiExpo hall F, where Ice World 2012 is being held until September 16. Said Edward Tracy, president and chief executive of Sands China: "Last year's exhibition was a great success, with close to a quarter of a million visitors enjoying this unique summer activity."

Reach for the stars
Space, the final frontier, is suddenly within our grasp, thanks to Virgin Galactic's spaceship program. Hongkongers can become astronauts and travel to outer space in Virgin's commercial space vehicle.

Be a beach goddess
Next time you book a beach holiday in Koh Samui, forget about packing. Hansar Samui has launched its own collection of beachwear.

Potty about Potter
Harry Potter fans, this is one show you don't want to miss. On June 2, Harry Potter: The Exhibition opens at ArtScience Museum at Marina Bay Sands in Singapore - the tour's first stop in Asia.

Bali high jinks
If lying on the beach all day bores you, then just ask the concierge at the Courtyard by Marriott Bali for suggestions. "Visitors to Bali are pretty savvy, so we strive to be creative and up to date with our recommendations," says director of rooms Amit Sakhranis.

Green and pleasant land
A bone-chilling rain swept over the moors as we hiked to the top of the ruins of Hadrian's Wall, close to the Scottish border. Shivering in my summer-weight parka - a last-minute purchase - I realized how tedious a tour of duty on these barren earthworks must have been.

Facebook convenience
It pays to be a Korean Air fan. South Korea's flagship carrier has introduced ticket booking on its Facebook fan page. With the dedicated tab, all you need to do is click "Book KE" and you can get your tickets on all international flights and enjoy the best deals available online.

Your own island in the sun
Club Med and SIA Holidays have teamed up to offer all-inclusive summer holiday packages to Bintan, Bali and the Maldives.

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