Lara Dunston 
Best Bali sunset watching spot? How can we nominate only one on an island famous for its breathtaking cliff-top views and gob-smacking sea temple silhouettes? We’re going to do it anyway: Seminyak for sundowners on the sand. Suggesting the best Bali sunset watching spot is a challenge for an Australian who comes from a country … Read more
You may have noticed we’ve been quiet here. Where have we been? Back to Bali for the first time in six years, to Java to discover Yogyakarta and explore sublime Borobudur, then back to Siem Reap to host our writing and photography retreat and culinary tour. Phew. I’m still recovering. No sooner had we returned from Penang, … Read more
Our culinary guide to the Italian Lakes is all about helping you eat well on Northern Italy’s lovely lakes region, a part of Italy that’s as delicious as it is enchanting. Whether you prefer to tuck into a comforting pasta at a simple trattoria or savour a cavalcade of dishes on a degustation menu at … Read more
Mallorcan monasteries and mountaintop retreats are secreted away within forests and sprawl around summits, so the monks could be closer to heaven, and the attention of smugglers, pirates and invaders could be avoided. These Mallorcan monasteries and mountaintop retreats offer peace, tranquillity, and a rustic room with a view on the Spanish Balearic Island of … Read more
Our Calabria itineraries cover everything from a long weekend in the seaside provincial capital of Reggio di Calabria to a month-long grand tour of the entire off the beaten track Southern Italian region. Whether you’re just looking for a taste of Calabria, or you want to do it all, we’ve got an itinerary for you. … Read more