Lara Dunston 
This pork and crab congee with XO sauce recipe comes courtesy of Australian chef Christine Manfield who shared it with us after I sampled her heavenly take on the Chinese rice porridge in Battambang, Cambodia, of all places a couple of years ago. It only took one spoonful of this sublime savoury rice porridge for … Read more
A weekend in Battambang, Cambodia, is just enough time for this laidback riverside city. Of course three days is perfect, however, 48 hours in Battambang is far better than twenty four, which is all most travellers spend there. Our two day Battambang itinerary will ensure you make the most of your time in this Unesco City … Read more
The best Hoi An bars and brew pubs for sipping cocktails and craft beers include everything from breezy wine bars White Marble and Market Bar, which have Hoi An’s best wine lists, to riverside bars, such as Mango Rooms and Mango Mango, which offer craft beers and brilliant vantage points from which to watch the … Read more
Driving from Darwin to Kakadu National Park in the Top End of Australia’s Northern Territory Top End is an easy three-hour drive on good bitumen roads, but you can break up the journey with stops on the way at Fogg Dam Conservation Reserve, Windows on the Wetlands, Adelaide River Jumping Crocodile Cruises, and Mary River … Read more
Things to do in Echuca on the Murray River in Australia’s southern state of Victoria, include taking a cruise on a paddle steamer, learning about the trading history of the once-bustling river, and sampling fresh local produce at providores, farm gates, farmers markets, wineries, and distilleries. Located on the banks of the Murray River, Australia’s … Read more