Lara Dunston 
Why you should avoid orphanage visits in Cambodia is a no brainer as far as we’re concerned. Orphanage tourism is a thing and it’s a big corrupt business that’s fuelled by tourism and tourists who are under the misapprehension they’re doing good by visiting orphanages. They’re not and here’s why. As we waited at Siem … Read more
Things to do in Battambang in northwest Cambodia include everything from ambling the historic centre, home to over 800 heritage buildings, strolling colourful markets, and grazing on street food, to doing countryside and village tours by tuk tuk, exploring temples without crowds, and riding the exhilarating bamboo train. We’ve spent a lot of time in … Read more
In October 2013, we went behind the scenes at Jaan Bai restaurant in Battambang to cover the opening of the Cambodian Children’s Trust’s new social enterprise hospitality training restaurant. We spent a lot of time in the kitchen. Supported by Australians Chef David Thompson of Nahm Bangkok and restaurateur John Fink of Quay restaurant in Sydney, a … Read more
European summer escapes were on my mind at this time every year during the many years we lived in the Middle East. A summer in Europe split between its sophisticated cities and the Mediterranean sand and sunshine was my idea of heaven. Here’s a personal guide to our favourite spots for European summer escapes. The … Read more
A breakfast in Singapore of kaya toast and kopi must be one of the most quintessential Singaporean experiences and it’s hard to resist an opportunity to participate in a local morning ritual that involves sipping, dunking and crunching. Here’s a guide to kaya toast and kopi in the Singapore style, how to order kopi, and … Read more