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Michael McHugh

Auckland, Sydney

Editor-in-Chief at MiNDFOOD

I'm the Editor-in-Chief of smart thinking magazine and website, MiNDFOOD.

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  • 2 months ago | mindfood.com | Michael McHugh

    Our butler Beejay from the Philippines is really more like a magician. It seems every time I’m thinking of something, he magically appears. On the first night in my suite, I am about to take a shower when the doorbell rings and it’s Beejay asking me if I’d like an infused shower experience.

  • Apr 28, 2024 | mindfood.com | Michael McHugh

    One of the best kept travel secrets in the world of travelling is how accessible and impressive Auckland Airport’s international terminal duty free is, as there are so many great brands and shops. The best advice is to arrive early when checking in so you can enjoy the wide range and the personalised service from experts and brand ambassadors who work in duty free.

  • Apr 18, 2024 | mindfood.com | Michael McHugh

    I love that very first moment walking onto a ship you have never sailed on before. Strolling from deck to deck on the Seven Seas Splendor there is a feeling of absolute space onboard and I am still not quite sure how the clever designers have pulled this off. Billed as ‘The World’s Most Luxurious Fleet’, a few days into my Regent Seven Seas Cruises Mediterranean cruise, I feel I have the ship’s footprint all figured out and the access point to each deck, lounge, restaurant and bar.

  • Mar 13, 2024 | mindfood.com | Michael McHugh |Donna Duggan

    We are surrounded by the ocean, which covers 71 per cent of the earth’s surface, and its well-documented restorative impact soothes us whether we are in, on, near or under the sea, making us feel happier and healthier. The gentle movement of waves, known as the Heraclitean Motion, is also known to have a calming, peaceful, effect – just breathing in the sea air gives us an energy boost.

  • Mar 3, 2024 | mindfood.com | Michael McHugh

    When you stand in the entrance hall of Otahuna Lodge you could be forgiven for imagining the country squire and original owner, Sir Heaton Rhodes, a once high-profile pioneer of Canterbury, walking from the library and his wife Jessie coming down the stairs to greet you.

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Michael McHugh
Michael McHugh @mindfood_mike
12 Aug 15

Come celebrate the @mindfood_mag #ProducersAwards with me this Friday night at Logan Brown. Tickets here - http://t.co/la2ePXExE3

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11 Jan 15

#Lorde is officially on the red carpet at the #GoldenGlobes !!

Michael McHugh
Michael McHugh @mindfood_mike
11 Jan 15

The red carpet is heating up at the #GoldenGlobes, #Eurovision winner Conchita Wurst has just arrived in green velvet gown