Lara Dunston 
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
Food and wine road trips in Australia are a must if eating and sipping are priorities when you travel. We’d need to write a book to cover them all but these are just some of the most delicious drives you can do that take in welcoming wineries, small artisanal producers, and wonderful cafes and restaurants, … Read more
Underrated cities in Europe include smaller second cities, from Antalya and Antwerp to Vicenza and Zagreb. Second cities are less-visited than over-touristed cities such as Barcelona, Venice, Paris, and Amsterdam, and more welcoming of visitors. Yet they’re still sizeable and sophisticated enough to offer great eating and drinking, history, art and culture. This is our … Read more