The articles featured in this section of Ambiente’s website are written by our managing director Suzanne Watkinson and describe properties, predominantly residential, here in Macau.
For readers contemplating a move to Macau we hope that this offers a useful insight into the kind of homes they could expect to find.
It has to be said that a home is what you make of it. Many of those included are rented, not owned. Readers should be aware that in most cases rental properties are usually passed to their new tenants as a blank canvas, with little character, charm or ‘soul’. It is the creativity and caring of those living in them that has made them what they are.
Suzanne is a regular contributor to the monthly magazine Macau Closer, where these articles are published.
Asia … my art and soul
Intrepid overland traveller, journalist and editor Sofia Salgado has called Coloane Village home for almost 30 years. This tranquil historic fishing village on the southern tip of Macau, once a smuggler and pirates’ refuge, today offers a glimpse into a more traditional, less commercialized side of Macau, a peaceful escape from the city’s bright lights […]
Feeding the Soul
Making the bold career transition from construction industry project manager to chef-restauranteur, Vivian Chan unleashed her creativity and passion for cooking, serving meals from her Old Taipa Village private dining and take-away shop that have become the talk of the town. With Burmese and Chinese heritage, born in Hong Kong and raised in Macau and […]
Yoga Life; Connecting Body and Mind
For preventative healthcare experts Renu and Ashish Dhawan, the past 18 years has been focused on integrating yoga into the culture and lifestyle of Macau. When Renu Dhawan and her husband Ashish arrived in Macau in 2008 little did they know that their lives would be changing forever. Wellness professionals with expertise in Yogic and […]
New Home, New Projects
After calling Coloane Village home for over 30 years, Eileen Stow, of the famed Lord Stow Bakery has moved to one of the group of houses on Estrada da Aldeia, swapping the buzz of the village for the tranquility of Cheoc Van Bay. “It was like getting a quart into a pint pot!” laughs Eileen […]
Harry’s House
Set in Macau’s historic St. Lazarus district and tucked within a row of 2 storey wooden houses lining a narrow one-way street lies number 32 Rua de Sao Miguel. The house had fallen into disrepair; it took the foresight and passionate determination of Macau resident and entrepreneur Harry Chan and interior designer Leo Yuen to […]
Culinary Couple
In central Macau is a hidden gem, the first South African restaurant in town, serving comfort food cooked from the heart. We meet entrepreneur head chef-owner Denver Govender and wife Vanessa who together bring the best blend of South African and Macau hospitality to their customers. Coming from several generations of chefs, for South African […]
Prem1er Family
An apartment in Macau’s central Taipa district is home to Niall and Bolor Murray who set down roots here twenty years ago and have become well known and respected fixtures in the local business community Veteran gaming expert and consultant Niall Murray arrived in Macau 2004, coming from the Venetian in Las Vegas to join […]
A New Home of Elegance and Comfort
After living in central Taipa for the past two decades, long-time residents of Macau, Guy and Vicky Lesquoy recently moved to Jardin Tjoi Long Wai Toi. This north shore Taipa apartment with its blend of European chic and Asian elegance, stunning Macau skyline and sea views offers a welcomed change of scene. When a young […]
A Contented Life
John and Tammy Lou bought their 2-bedroom apartment in the then brand new PakLok Garden, Central Taipa in 1984, when it was one of the few high-rises in the area. The building is famed for its friendly, predominantly owner-occupied neighbours. The Lou’s home is a show case to their interests and treasured collectibles. In the […]
