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

Ramadan Around The World – Our Guide to Travelling During Ramadan

Ramadan Around The World – Our Guide to Travelling During Ramadan. Ramadan shopping in Borneo, Malaysia. Copyright © 2022 Terence Carter / Grantourismo. All Rights Reserved.

Ramadan, the Islamic holy month, will begin on Monday or Tuesday when the new crescent moon is first sighted, so we thought we’d update our little guide to Ramadan and the experience of Ramadan around the world, especially for those of you travelling in Islamic countries during Ramadan. Ramadan around the world is observed in … Read more

Where to Eat in Chinatown Bangkok, Our Yaowarat Road Eating Itinerary

Where to Eat in Chinatown Bangkok, Our Yaowarat Road Eating Itinerary. Bangkok street food, Yaowarat Road, Chinatown, Bangkok, Thailand. Copyright © 2022 Terence Carter / Grantourismo. All Rights Reserved.

Where to Eat in Chinatown Bangkok overwhelmed us on our first visit to the Thai capital over twenty years ago. There were a bewildering number of eating options then and there are even more now, from old-school seafood restaurants to lane-way noodle joints and glam shop-house fine-diners. To ensure you eat well, follow our Yaowarat … Read more