GRAEME PARK Graeme Park has held editorial and internal communication roles both in the UK and in Asia.
GRAEME PARK
Graeme Park has held editorial and internal communication roles both in the UK and in Asia. He is currently the editor of Up to Speed, British Airways’ flagship internal communication channel and Stars, the staff title for the Dorchester Hotel Group. He has previously held senior editorial roles at Business Traveller, Indulge for Star Cruises and Horizon for Turbojet. For AsiaSpa’s ‘Soul’ issue, he looks into how stoicism may be the answer to happiness.
BEVERLY CHENG
Beverly Cheng was born in the US, raised in Canada and called France, Spain and Japan home before planting her roots in Hong Kong six years ago. Her writing has appeared in multiple lifestyle publications focusing on design, travel and wellness. She recently made the leap to leave her full-time job to pursue her true passions: writing her first fiction novel and making art. In this issue, Cheng experiences the healing vibration of gong baths.
JESPER MCILROY
Jesper McIlroy is an American photographer and director currently based in Hong Kong, where he remains mesmerised by its vibrant energy and alluring culture. He has been involved in the fashion industry for well over a decade, and collaborated with top international brands and celebrities. When he is not behind the lens he is usually out exploring the greener spaces of Hong Kong with his wife, two daughters and giant furry dog. McIlroy shoots Centre Stage for the current issue.
ROB MCGOVERN
Rob McGovern is a British freelance writer who has worked in both publishing and PR in Seoul, Hong Kong and Macau. His writing interests vary from biking and hiking to food and wine, but he is most happy strolling around a new city while eating something that looks a tiny bit suspect from a local food stall. This time, he explores the dramatic landscapes of the American Southwest.
STEVE WHITE
After years of editing stories of everyone else’s adventures, longtime Action Asia Editor-inchief, Steve White, has recently gone freelance in a bid to get away from the desk on a few more of his own. His regular haunts are the mountains of Asia, especially the volcanoes of Indonesia and the peaks of Taiwan. Watch for his work in inflight and other regional magazines, as well as in the pages of his own magazine. For this issue’s Well-Being feature, he investigates essential oils.
MONA POLO
In Filipino lore, a mole on the sole is a sign of wanderlust – Mona Polo has two under her left foot. She has supported her wandering ways as a writer for hire, writing and producing travel programmes, documentaries, TV specials, infomercials, corporate videos, and off-the-wall events. For this issue, she writes about spa and pampering options at one of the world’s best tropical destinations, Boracay island.
VICKI WILLIAMS
Vicki Williams is a freelance journalist, who has lived in Hong Kong for over 10 years. She is a specialist in travel, food and lifestyle writing, with a passion for the good life and a fondness for exploring in style. Her articles have appeared in newspapers, magazines and websites, including BBC Travel, CNN Travel, South China Morning Post, The Peak, and Appetite. For this issue, she explores the picturesque, modern city of Toronto.
KATE O’BRIEN
After 18 years living and working in Asia, Kate O’Brien returned to Ireland in 2013. O’Brien is a qualified nutritionist and holds a diploma in cosmetic science from the Society of Chemical Scientists (UK). She is the author of seven books, her latest Your Middle Years: Love them. Live them. Own them being an Irish bestseller. She now lives in Dublin with her husband and three growing children. In this issue, she looks at the connection between diet and skin (p.58) and chats with the legendary Linda Rodin.
