Our Contributors

Alidad Tash

Alidad Tash fell in love with Macao when he moved here in 2006, eventually becoming a citizen. He is the managing director of 2nt8 Limited, a consultancy specialising in international casinos and integrated resorts. When not discussing movies, books, science, and current events, he’s spotted walking around Taipa wearing his trademark headphones.

Carla Thomas

Carla Thomas is a Canadian journalist. She is currently the editor of Liv magazine, Hong Kong’s health and wellness publication, and a freelance writer in her spare time. Her work has appeared in the SCMP, The Washington Post, Forbes, Time Out Hong Kong, and elsewhere.

Craig Sauers

Craig Sauers is a food, travel and culture writer based in Bangkok, as well as a regular contributor for Macao News. Previously, he was managing editor of BK, Bangkok’s leading lifestyle magazine, and food and drinks editor of Time Out Hong Kong.

Inara Sim

After working as a travel writer in Africa, Inara moved to Macao in 2011. Since then, she has been freelance writing for publications in Macao and Hong Kong covering dining, travel and lifestyle, as well as writing social media posts for some of Macao’s biggest resorts. When she isn’t writing, you can find her at home wrangling her three kids. Follow her on instagram: @inara121

Mark O'Neill

Contributor

Mark is a Hong Kong-based author and speaker who has lived in Asia since 1978. He loves to go to Macao – his first visit was in 1979, for peace and quiet. He enjoys writing about its rich history, culture and many extraordinary people.

Vivianna Cheong

Vivianna has been an arts marketer and writer for over a decade. After completing a master’s degree in English Literature in the UK, she has been working in the arts – theatre, dance, Chinese opera, film and visual arts – in the UK, Hong Kong and Macao. She has written for numerous magazines and translated copy for shows and exhibitions of various scales.