Gillian Johnston
Stirling, in Scotland’s
Braveheart
country, was
where Gillian grew up. An inquisitive, talkative,
active child who didn’t like to nap when there
was fun to be had, she quickly learnt to multitask,
being known to do jigsaws, read, knit and watch TV at the same time,
usually whilst eating.
Her inquisitive nature led to a long career as a court lawyer, during
which Gillian fell in love with Vincent, with whom she now shares life’s
many adventures. A keen cook since childhood, Gillian has combined her
passions for food and travel, frequently dragging Vincent round the globe
armed with little more than a rucksack and guidebook. Calling Hong Kong
home since 2007, she made a daring escape from the law a couple of
years ago, opting to volunteer as an advocate for a local charity instead.
Now Gillian happily multitasks as a domestic goddess and gym bunny
whilst writing and planning the next adventure. Read about her travels,
tiffin and exploits at
www.travelsandtiffin.com
.
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Melanie Adamson; Angela Baura; Orla Breeze;
Brooke Chenoweth; Rennie Fensham; Jeanne Hauguel; Cindy Ip;
Gillian Johnston; Rachel Kenney; Elle Kwan; Nury Vittachi
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Melanie Adamson
Melanie grew up in Mississauga, which is just outside
Toronto, Canada. Her passion for photography
began at the tender age of ten and has not waned
since, even when her parents told her it was not an
acceptable career choice. Her move to Hong Kong in 2001 afforded her
the opportunity to open her own studio – a dream come true.
Melanie is also passionate about travel and she takes advantage of
every opportunity to see the world and capture her unique perspective
of it from behind the lens. She is currently working towards a goal of visiting
100
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