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Balkan pepper relish stirs appetites and pride

Its a source of Balkan rivalry but one ubiquitous smell: the wood-fire roasting of peppers wafting through towns and villages each autumn as families prepare the regions best-loved relish.

Poverty in paradise: The dark side to Indonesia’s next tourism hotspot

INDONESIA: A tableau of white sandy beaches, colourful coral reefs and turquoise water, the islands of Raja Ampat are set to be Indonesia’s next tourism hotspot – but locals fear the government is failing both them and the environment in its development push.

Phuket Opinion: Bargaining on the beaches is playing with lives

Phuket Provincial Administration Organisation (PPAO) Council President Teera Jiasakun has shown his utter contempt for the vital role Phuket’s lifeguards play in providing safety for beachgoers on the island – and by extension for the millions of tourists that enable Phuket’s economy to prosper.

Keep an eye on your vision health

Regular eye exams at any age and life stage are critical to keeping your vision strong.

Hamilton embarrasses everyone with stunning Suzuka pole

FORMULA ONE: Lewis Hamilton has dominated qualifying for the 2017 Japanese Grand Prix, setting a new all-time lap record and banishing championship rival Sebastian Vettel by one place and almost half a second.

Klopp in search for solutions to Liverpool’s woes

FOOTBALL: Heralded as Liverpool’s saviour when he was appointed two years ago, Jurgen Klopp has cut an increasingly tetchy figure in recent weeks as the Reds boss struggles to find the winning formula at Anfield.

Tiny London sushi bar wins three Michelin stars

UNITED KINGDOM: A nine-seat sushi counter in central London has won three Michelin stars, joining a select group of British restaurants with the coveted top rating, the French gastronomic guide announced this week.

Jamies Phuket: Krabi and Koh Lanta calling

After many years of avoiding Krabi, we’ve done two trips this year and we’re planning yet another trip!

Water and electricity shut-off tomorrow in parts of Wichit, Phuket Town

The Phuket Provincial Waterworks Authority has announced today (Oct 7) that water and electricity in areas of Wichit and Phuket Town will be shut off tomorrow, Sunday, October 8, due to high-voltage electrical works.

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