Lara Dunston 
Som tam and gai yang – salad Isaan style and grilled chicken – became our go-to meal throughout out journey around the off-the-beaten-track Isaan region of northeastern Thailand. The splendid Khmer temples may be the Isaan region’s most alluring attraction, yet for us the food markets and fiery cuisine of northeastern Thailand were equally as tantalising. Som Tam and … Read more
We left the Khmer temples of Prasat Phanom Rung and nearby Prasat Muang Tam in Thailand’s remote Isaan region, which we’d woken up at 4am to drive to in order to capture the temples at their best at magic hour. And we began our drive back to Korat and another Khmer temple complex, Prasat Hin Phimai. … Read more
The spectacular ruins of the Khmer temple sanctuary of Prasat Phanom Rung and nearby Prasat Muang Tam are just a two-hour drive from Nakhon Ratchasima, more commonly known as Korat, in the southernmost part of the Isaan, Thailand’s large north-eastern region. It was the first stop on our road trip through the off the beaten … Read more
We love street food. Whether it’s yakitori in Tokyo or tacos al pastor in San Miguel de Allende, snacking on street food is an essential part of the travel experience, as is writing about it. But we also enjoy reading about, which is why we’ve started this series of street food stories. We love eating street … Read more
With its spiky skin and an odour that’s so offensive to some people that it’s often likened to smelly sports socks, the poor old durian is much-maligned by many. Yet for others the durian is the most beloved and most heavenly fruit around. Count me in! How many other pieces of fruit provoke authorities to … Read more