Lara Dunston 
Dispelling Cambodian cuisine myths seems to have become our part-time occupations. Not that we mind. No other Southeast Asian cuisine is so misunderstood and so under-appreciated – nor deserving of more attention. Let’s set a few things straight. Most visitors to Cambodia’s Siem Reap that we meet know little or nothing about Cambodian food and what … Read more
Come eat, cook, get creative, and scramble Angkor Wat on our deliciously enriching Cambodia and Vietnam trips in 2019 and 2020. We’re offering last minute discounts on some of our 2019 Cambodia creative retreats and culinary tours as we must close bookings and fill final spots very soon, and some early bird discounts on 2020 … Read more
Where to stay in Mallorca really depends on what kind of holiday you want. In summer you want to be by the beach and you’ll probably want sea views. The rest of the year, consider a rural escape or mountain hideaway. Whenever you go, bookend your Mallorca trip with stays in beautiful old Palma di … Read more
Siem Reap for families, beyond the temples. That was my brief from a client who wanted an itinerary because her kids weren’t interested in “piles of rocks”. Is Siem Reap a family friendly destination she asked? Absolutely. I have to admit that I don’t understand what kid wouldn’t want to spend a few days scrambling around … Read more
The Italian Lakes grand hotels offer the quintessential lakes experience in Northern Italy. Especially if you check into a room with French doors opening onto a balcony overlooking the shimmering water – from where you can wave to George Clooney as he whizzes by in his speedboat. Staying at one or two of the Italian … Read more