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Andrew Dobson

Andrew John Virtue Dobson is the Toronto-based Publisher and Editor-in-Chief at Dobbernationloves. Andrew studied food & travel trends at the University of Guelph's School of Hospitality & Tourism Management. With over 17 years of journalism experience, Andrew is recognized as a global expert on luxury hotels, restaurant food culture and recipe development. Andrew has been a keynote speaker at travel conferences around the world and interviewed as an expert by publications like the Toronto Star, MoneySense and Toronto Life.

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A Culinary Walking Tour with Istanbul Eats

CategoryTravel & Resorts

A Culinary Walking Tour with Istanbul Eats

I spent my final day in Istanbul exploring the city as everyone should, on a culinary backstreet tour. Thus far I had spent…

By Andrew Dobson

Tugra Restaurant at Ciragan Palace Kempinski Istanbul

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Tugra Restaurant at Ciragan Palace Kempinski Istanbul

Located on the shores of the magnificent Bosphorus, facing the Asian continent and overlooking the ancient city, Ciragan…

By Andrew Dobson

Seasons Restaurant at Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul At Sultanahmet

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Seasons Restaurant at Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul At Sultanahmet

Visitors to Istanbul with a penchant for pomp and pageantry have the opportunity to visit two distinctive Four Seasons…

By Andrew Dobson

Aqua Restaurant at Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul At The Bosphorus

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Aqua Restaurant at Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul At The Bosphorus

Visitors to Istanbul with a penchant for pomp and pageantry have the opportunity to visit two distinctive Four Seasons…

By Andrew Dobson

Travel to Istanbul, Turkey

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Travel to Istanbul, Turkey

I spent three days in Istanbul. I instantly fell in love with Turkey’s favourite city which straddles both Europe and Asia…

By Andrew Dobson

Seafire Steakhouse at Atlantis Resort Dubai

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Seafire Steakhouse at Atlantis Resort Dubai

The drive from downtown Dubai to the spectacular man-made marvel The Palm Jumeirah can only be described as, “wow.”…

By Andrew Dobson

Kitchen 6 at JW Marriott Marquis Hotel Dubai

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Kitchen 6 at JW Marriott Marquis Hotel Dubai

Elevated above Dubai’s business district, on Sheikh Zayed Road, JW Marriott Marquis Dubai is the world’s tallest…

By Andrew Dobson

iZ Restaurant at Grand Hyatt Hotel Dubai

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iZ Restaurant at Grand Hyatt Hotel Dubai

Stepping into the lobby of the Grand Hyatt Hotel in Dubai offers a pleasant cool after rushing through the cities early afternoon…

By Andrew Dobson

Ristorante at The Armani Hotel Dubai

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Ristorante at The Armani Hotel Dubai

After spending a hectic first day zooming through Dubai I rushed back to my hotel room for a quick shower, powdered my nose,…

By Andrew Dobson

Travel to Dubai, United Arab Emirates

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Travel to Dubai, United Arab Emirates

A trip to Dubai can be summarized very simply, in a few words more or less: Oh My God, followed by a few jaw drops and an enraptured…

By Andrew Dobson

La Boheme by The Canadian Opera Company

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La Boheme by The Canadian Opera Company

With my outstretched fingertips I pulled back my cheeks and the tight skin which clung to the temples of my forehead. It was…

By Andrew Dobson

Azure Restaurant at Intercontinental Toronto Centre Hotel

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Azure Restaurant at Intercontinental Toronto Centre Hotel

Just days before TIFF started to razzle dazzle itself across the city I spent one evening at the Intercontinental Toronto…

By Andrew Dobson

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DOBBERNATIONLOVES

is an award-winning lifestyle site created by Toronto-based writer and photographer Andrew John Virtue Dobson. Launched in 2006 as a culinary tourism diary, Andrew’s informative and entertaining food and travel stories documented his three-year trip around the globe.

Today, the diverse lifestyle content on DOBBERNATIONLOVES is written by a team of Toronto writers who share the publications playful and professional ethos “Fancy Food. Luxury Travel. Life Style. Gay Magic.”

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