Feb 05
Click clack. Click clack. I love the sound of a loom being worked and the magic that is made as exquisite textiles are created out of simple threads. ‘Ock Pop Tok’ means ‘East meets West’ in Lao and the beautiful fabrics produced on the looms at the Ock Pop Tok weaving centre in Luang Prabang in …
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. …
Nov 02
We had flown to Phnom Penh from Bangkok to do a story for Asian travel magazine Lifestyle+Travel for a section called The Buzz, which meant we had to cover places that hummed – the best, busiest, most talked-about spots in the city, whether they be hotels, restaurants, cafés, bars, or boutiques. Shopping the chicest boutiques …
Oct 31
Like all South East Asian cities, we quickly discovered, Phnom Penh has a few standout markets that are worth a wander to soak up the atmosphere, snack at the food stalls, and, naturally, shop for souvenirs. The Night Market / Phsar Reatrey We stumbled upon the small outdoor night market opposite Sisowath Quay on our …
Aug 28
Interestingly, the subject that seems to most inspire Saigon’s contemporary designers is the past – the tumultuous historic events of the 1960s and 1970s, along with Vietnam’s traditional culture, heritage, arts, and crafts. The story of Vietnamese-Australian designer, artist and entrepreneur Mai Lam is similar to others we met in Saigon: after losing a brother …
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