In many ways, Taiwan, spared from Mao's Cultural Revolution and having preserved the traditional writing system, cuisine, folk art and etiquette, is more Chinese than the mainland.
Proudly branding itself as Asia's world city, Hong Kong is famous for many things – from its savoury cuisine and efficient transport system to its modern city skyline, just to name a few.
It gave me an idea for adapting the benchmark system to cuisines beyond Thai.
Being exposed to different belief systems, cuisines and lifestyles is useful for expanding your social circle and building tolerance for diverse viewpoints.
Some US food critics have claimed the rating system is biased in favour of French cuisine or French dining standards.
Noordam Capacity 1,494 passengers; 33,930 tons, two outdoor pools, spa, fitness center, casino, international cuisine; entered service in 1984, renovated this year; no full sprinkler system.
Holland America Line Noordam Capacity 1,494 passengers; 33,930 tons, two outdoor pools, spa, fitness center, casino, international cuisine; entered service in 1984, renovated this year; no full sprinkler system.
The Michelin star system, while prestigious, is skewed towards French and Japanese cuisine.
Noordam Capacity 1,494 passengers; 33,930 tons, two outdoor pools, spa, fitness center, casino, international cuisine; entered service in 1984, renovated in 2000; no full sprinkler system.
Seabourn Cruise Line Seabourn Goddess I Capacity 116 passengers; 4,250-ton 4,250-toncht, outdoor pooluxury, fitness center, casino, international cuisine; entered service in 1984, refurbished in 1997; no full sprinkler syacht.
