Dec
31
Our Local Knowledge interviews – and the other expert interviews we do for our local guides and Playlist series – are with locals we’ve befriended who have helped us get beneath the skin of a place, by sharing insider advice, hidden gems, local secrets, and their most favourite things to do. They’re generally people unconnected to tourism. …
Dec
30
Considering the abundance of gorgeous shops and superb restaurants, cafes and bars that Siem Reap boasts, it’s not surprising that this laidback Cambodian city also has some beautiful luxury boutique hotels. There are a colossal number of hotels in Siem Reap, from budget places to five stars, and an array of interesting options, making it easy …
Dec
29
We’ve been doing a bit of entertaining the last few days at Lara’s uncle’s house in Bendigo culminating me cooking a five-course meal yesterday for some of our old friends. It got me thinking about entertaining when you’re on holidays, particularly if you’re staying in a home that’s not yours or a holiday rental… Some …
Dec
24
It’s nice to go to a shop and buy a present for a friend or family member, have them open it and go “wow!” and all the rest, but what’s really nice is when that present benefits somebody else as well. In our true last minute style, we’ve got a few last minute ideas for …
Dec
23
I don’t know about you, but we haven’t done anything about preparing for Christmas lunch yet. We’re at Lara’s uncle’s house in Bendigo in rural Victoria, Australia, and if this Christmas is like others, there’ll be friends and neighbours dropping by. If we’ve left it so late to start thinking about what to cook, we …
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