Lara Dunston 
Our 10 Most Popular Places of 2017 on Grantourismo included the Southeast Asian destinations we love and frequently cover – Cambodia’s main cities and towns, Thailand’s capital and most off the beaten track region, Vietnam’s key destinations, and lovely Luang Prabang in Laos. As 2017 came to a close, we took some time to reflect … Read more
Our Cambodian num pang recipe makes what I called num pang barang – ‘barang’ means ‘foreigner’ in Khmer. ‘Num pang’ in Khmer like ‘banh mi’ in Vietnamese is ‘bread’ but typically refers to the ubiquitous French-style demi-baguette and a filled baguette at that. A typical Cambodian num pang is similar to Vietnamese banh mi – … Read more
This authentic Cuban mojito recipe is based on the mojitos we sipped in Old Havana on our first trip to Cuba in the mid-Nineties. It’s a refreshing drink that is a perfect sip for a sultry day in the tropics. As we live in Siem Reap, we gave it a Cambodian twist. This authentic Cuban … Read more
This turkey avocado club sandwich with Sriracha mayonnaise is a twist on the classic Club Sandwich. Over the festive season or post-Thanksgiving, it’s an excellent way to use those turkey leftovers you have in the fridge. But the rest of the year you can use chicken. I have to confess that I made this turkey … Read more
This classic Champagne cocktail recipe with a tropical fruit twist is a recipe for fun. Serve this exuberant champagne cocktail at the beginning of a meal or social gathering over the holiday season and I guarantee you’ll kick-start the revelry. Champagne is a drink for celebrations and cocktail parties, a sophisticated way to commence a … Read more