Our 10 reasons to visit bookstores when you travel include everything from the chance to purchase books on the place you’re exploring that you can’t buy at home, and discover local writers whose books aren’t distributed internationally, to the opportunity to meet like-minded local book lovers, learn about local events and classes, take a break … Read more
Our Christmas gifts for street food lovers include everything from a tote bag featuring Cambodia’s favourite street food snack to a cushion covered in Bangkok noodles. Available from our Grantourismo Society6 shop and created from images by travel and food photographer Terence Carter (one half of Grantourismo), these are Christmas gift ideas for your food … Read more
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
These Asian kitchen essentials are the best kitchen tools for cooking Asian food – a solid mortar and pestle or two, a quality rice cooker, a sturdy cleaver, and a set of bamboo rice baskets are just some of the Asian kitchen tools we use in our kitchen in Cambodia and recommend if you’re a … Read more
Our guide to the best Siem Reap markets covers the liveliest local markets in the northern Cambodia city that’s the gateway to Angkor Wat and our home for 12 years. Rise at dawn to join the locals to buy the freshest produce, savour the tastiest market breakfasts, and absorb the bustling early morning atmosphere. Hire … Read more