Lara Dunston 
Our local guide to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil’s sexy seaside city, covers the things that locals love to do, from sipping sucos to samba dancing. In this post we’ll share some of our favourite things to do in Rio. Our Local Guide to Rio de Janeiro Start with a suco The energy of Rio’s locals is … Read more
Best Bangkok floating markets for foodies do not include touristy Damnoen Saduak. These are the mouthwatering markets to explore if you’re a fan of fresh produce and street food. Make a beeline for these comparatively lesser-visited markets which offer a better insight into daily life as much as delicious food. The best Bangkok floating markets for … Read more
When we lived in Sydney, Melbourne was one of our favourite frequent getaways for a weekend of eating, drinking and shopping. Here are our quick tips for a Weekend in Melbourne. Get a taste of its mouthwatering food scene here. Weekend in Melbourne Itinerary – How to Spend 2 Days in Victoria’s Capital Check in Stay … Read more
We’re back in Cambodia at our home in Siem Reap so this isn’t strictly an update from the road. Although I did start writing it in Singapore where I was feeling terribly guilty for having had to neglect poor Grantourismo because we were so busy working on print stories. Terence and I have just returned from … Read more
The best Halong Bay cruise boats range from petite boats with just a few berths that you can hire privately to big gleaming white boats with five-star hotel facilities. We’ve tested many of them over 15 years living in Southeast Asia, including Vietnam, where we lived in Hanoi and Hoi An, and these are the … Read more