Lara Dunston 
Visiting Bangkok in October during the funeral of Thai King Bhumibol Adulyadej? Then you may wish to consider adjusting your travel plans to take in lesser-visited sights, stay in more off the beaten track neighbourhoods, or explore other parts of Thailand. Thailand’s late King Bhumibol Adulyadej passed away on 13 October 2016 at the age … Read more
Soto ayam in Yogyakarta is an aromatic breakfast soup found right across Indonesia’s archipelago. Fondly called the country’s ‘chicken noodle soup for the soul’ and sold from charming food carts, Yogyakarta’s soto ayam has a light broth that’s clear and fragrant. I’d like to think that we went to Yogyakarta for Java‘s awe-inspiring archaeological sites, … Read more
Where to stay in Yogyakarta on Indonesia’s island of Java depends on what your priorities are, whether it’s temples, and you want to stay near Borobudur and Prambanan; Javanese food and markets, then you need to be in Yogya’s heart; or history, when you’ll want to base yourself near the old City. Whatever you plan … Read more
Australian chef Christine Manfield is cooking at Jaan Bai, Battambang, Cambodia, for a special dinner on 11 October. Established by Cambodian Children’s Trust, the stylish social enterprise restaurant was launched in 2013 with the support of Australian restaurateur John Fink and chef David Thompson. Australian chef Christine Manfield is cooking at Jaan Bai, Battambang, Cambodia, … Read more
Borobudur is the Angkor Wat of Java, the Indonesian island between Bali and Sumatra. The world’s largest Buddhist monument, it is colossal in size, decorated with splendid sculptures and elaborate bas-reliefs, and looks like a lotus flower from above. It was the reason we went to Indonesia. If you were heading to Bali this week … Read more