Sustainable Souvenirs to Buy in Southeast Asia – No, Not Elephant Pants

Sustainable Souvenirs to Buy in Southeast Asia and Market Shopping Tips. Luang Prabang Puppet Souvenirs. Copyright © 2022 Terence Carter / Grantourismo.

Sustainable souvenirs to buy in Southeast Asia include anything that’s handmade and handcrafted, fair trade and ethically-produced rather than factory-made, and locally created rather than imported. Traditional crafts, art and artisanal wares, along with eco-friendly, pre-loved, recycled, and up-cycled things are all good sustainable choices. Elephant pants are not. There’s a reason I’m singling out … Read more

Best Riverside Cities in Southeast Asia for Lovers of Slow Travel

Riverside Cities in Southeast Asia for Slow Travellers. Hoi An, Vietnam. Photo courtesy of Luxury Escapes.

These are the best riverside cities in Southeast Asia for lovers of slow travel – travel at a more leisurely pace, where slowing down to experience local life and soak up the beauty of a place is preferable to running around ticking off sights. These destinations boast riverside promenades, paths, parks, and markets, and plenty … Read more

Angkor Wat Without the Crowds – Insider Guide to a Quieter Side of Angkor

Angkor Wat Without the Crowds – Insiders Guide to Avoiding the Crowds at Angkor. Copyright © 2022 Terence Carter / Grantourismo. All Rights Reserved.

Angkor Wat without the crowds is not the challenge that some travel writers, bloggers and travellers would have you believe. Follow our insider guide to experience a quieter side of Angkor. Visit in low season, avoid weekends, national holidays and equinoxes, after sunrise make a beeline for the ‘back door’ or East Gate entrance, and … Read more