Khalaktyrsky beach, one of the jewels of the Kamchatka peninsula near Kamchatsky, Russia is facing a major eco-disaster. The black volcanic sands of the beach are filled with hundreds of dead sea animals, from Giant Pacific octopuses to seals, sea urchins, stars, crabs and fish. Preferred by local surfers and beloved by tourists, the colour […]

Successful Singaporean chef Kenneth Foong has been appointed as the Head Chef of Rene Redzepi’s world-famous restaurant Noma. Foong, who joined the Noma team full-time nine months ago, has replaced former head chef, Canadian Benjamin Ing, as the head of Rene Redzepi’s famous kitchen. Describing what it’s like to work at Noma, the chef said: […]