Nomad Clothing Bangkok Shoot

I got to do a quick half-day shoot while in Bangkok early this month. What fun! It was for Nomad a small boutique selling bohemian style clothing at Amarin Plaza in Bangkok. You can find their page on Facebook by searching Nomad Clothing Bangkok.

Special thanks goes to documentary photographer Patrick Brown for providing the location.

Looking Back: 2006 - First Time on Travel Channel

Almost exactly five years ago, I was contacted by a TV researcher at Tremendous Entertainment, working on the Taiwan segment of the Travel Channel's Bizarre Foods with Andrew Zimmern. Many exchanges went by and rather than getting the gig as a translator, I wound up with an invitation to be an on-camera guest. I was fortunate to work with Tremendous on three more projects after that, a pilot for my own show, Bizarre Foods Holiday Special and Bizarre Foods Bangkok. I'd like to share the video of when it all began.

A Gentleman's Saigon in Prestige

Mr Whybrow inspired this story two years ago when I thought how a city can be so completely different if you're a man. What do men like that's of quality and what can Saigon offer? Prestige finally commissioned the story. Here it is in this month's issue of Prestige Hong Kong. Text by Gemma Price.

Travel+Leisure Saigon Mixologist

"Hey, Markus, how can we do a story that'll include you?" I'd said to my favourite bartender six months ago. Here's the story, appearing in Travel+Leisure SEA's March 2011 issue.

Gemma Price Portraits--Saigon

I did a portrait shoot of writer Gemma Price last week on the rooftop of my building in Saigon. We used what space and props we had.

I love women who come to shoots perfectly made up and ready. She was great & I'm looking forward to shooting her again for my style blog Asia Street Style as a featured stylista.

Co-Hosting Premiere of BEST VACATIONS IN THE WORLD

I co-hosted a Taiwan Tourism film alongside American TV host JD Roberto last November. The premiere episode of KTLA's Best Vacations in the World will be screened on 20 February at the Dining Terrace of the Westfield Mall Century City in Los Angeles. For most of you, like myself, we can view it on KTLA's website.

Picture taken of the film crew by our brilliant director and editor Darryl Kinson.



My wardrobe was partially supplied by SONG Paris

Nana Chen Interview in December Issue of JetStar

From time to time I'm invited for interviews in magazines. This one is currently directly in the seat pocket in front of your JetStar seat all of December.

A Portrait Break in Hong Kong

I've been spending my mornings practicing violin with Alvin the pianist (and pilot) while in Hong Kong. Life doesn't start till about early afternoon where I'm shooting. My publisher at ThingsAsian Press had introduced Alvin to me on my last trip.

My publisher constantly reminds me to relax, which I'm not very good at doing. Playing with Alvin does start me laughing every morning! Yesterday, after practice, Alvin and our mutual friend James returned to my hotel after lunch so I could drop off the violin. There was great light in one corner. I quickly squeezed as much of Alvin's six-foot plus frame into my Muji coat meant for all five-foot of me and hid his hair under my hat. Here's the result.

Soon Back to Hong Kong

I'm so excited that ThingsAsian Press has approved my third trip to Hong Kong so that I can continue to work on my book project. I will be there between 25 November to 9 December. Check out ThingsAsian Press's new and upcoming list of books on their website.

SONG A/W 2011 Shoot: More Floor Shots

I've had an addiction to interior design and clothes for as long as I can remember. I try to combine the two obsessions in my fashion shoots. Here are a few more from the same shoot last month.