Travels
The places behind Will’s food: markets, warungs, festivals and family kitchens across Asia and beyond. Every story, photograph, recipe and film is filed under the place it comes from, so each country, region and city has its own page.
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Tasting the Real Penang
Two chefs, one city, no roadmap. In Penang, Maxie Millian and I walked markets, sat at hawker stalls,…
Tenganan: Traditions of Perang Pandan
I visited Tenganan Village to experience the Perang Pandan ceremony and connect with Bali Aga traditions. Sharing meals…
Exploring the Angami Tribe
Explore the rich culture and history of the Angami Tribe in Khonoma, Nagaland. Learn about their traditions, the…
Immersed in the Hornbill Festival
Dive into Naga culture through traditional music, dance, and incredible cuisine. From smoked pork to unique local vegetables,…
Sizzling Globetrotter: Philip Jenkins’ Flavourful Odyssey with the Hibachi Tabo Grill
I’m cruising through flavour town with the man behind the sizzle, Phillip Jenkins, Chief Designer of the Hibachi…
Pumpkin Patch Chronicles: the Flavours of Manjimup’s Heirloom Vegetables
Manjimup, a quaint town nestled in the heart of the Karri Forest, is transforming into a food lover’s…
Sheepishly Delicious: My Cheesy Adventure at Cambray Cheese Farm
I recently had the pleasure of visiting Cambray Cheese, a small family-operated cheese business that’s anything but ordinary.
Truffle Hill: Where Black Gold Meets Man’s Best Friend
Tucked away amidst the towering karri forests of Manjimup, Western Australia, lies a place where gourmet dreams come…
Photography
Ziro Valley
Ziro Valley is a place where nature and culture breathe as one. Home to the Apatani people, known…
Kolkata
Kolkata has a rhythm that’s hard to describe but impossible to forget. From the bustling markets and steaming…
Majuli, Assam
Northern India unfolds in colours and contrasts, but Assam’s Majuli Island feels like another world. Known as the…
Penang
Penang is built on stories – you feel it in the markets, the old clan jetties, the streets…
Ladakh
Ladakh stole my heart – from the vibrant traditions of the Aryan Valley to the surreal landscapes of…
Delhi
Delhi drew me into its vibrant chaos – the street vendors calling out, the smoky aroma of tandoors,…
Türkiye
Travelling through Türkiye has been one unforgettable adventure after another. From winding roads that take you through breathtaking…
Nepal
Nepal never ceases to amaze – from the towering Himalayas to the bustling streets of Kathmandu. Whether it’s…
Warungs
Bali: Warung Mira (Khas Buleleng)
Serving Singaraja-style food, this is one of my favourite warungs in Denpasar. An ice-cold es daluman as soon…
Bali: Babi Guling Grenceng (Bali Tulen)
The babi guling is good and offers quite a variety of accompaniments to the traditional slow-roasted pork. A…
Bandung: Iga Bakar Si Jangkung
Pak Jangkung is the man behind the meat here. He’s someone that personifies the spirit of Sunda. The…
Bandung: Mie Kocok Pak Eman Putra
Knocks out the best bowl of it in the area, so join the locals and make a beeline…
Bali: Tahu Tipat Gerenceng
Street-side eating here is all about one thing only – tahu tipat. Wholesome, spicy and filling, it’s the…
Bali: Babi Guling Bu Mangku
I’ve found a true gem in Babi Guling Bu Mangku. Ibu Mangku’s warung serves up Bali’s favourite local…