Sustainable Souvenirs to Buy in Southeast Asia – No, Not Elephant Pants

Sustainable Souvenirs to Buy in Southeast Asia and Market Shopping Tips. Luang Prabang Puppet Souvenirs. Copyright © 2022 Terence Carter / Grantourismo.

Sustainable souvenirs to buy in Southeast Asia include anything that’s handmade and handcrafted, fair trade and ethically-produced rather than factory-made, and locally created rather than imported. Traditional crafts, art and artisanal wares, along with eco-friendly, pre-loved, recycled, and up-cycled things are all good sustainable choices. Elephant pants are not. There’s a reason I’m singling out … Read more

Best Riverside Cities in Southeast Asia for Lovers of Slow Travel

Riverside Cities in Southeast Asia for Slow Travellers. Hoi An, Vietnam. Photo courtesy of Luxury Escapes.

These are the best riverside cities in Southeast Asia for lovers of slow travel – travel at a more leisurely pace, where slowing down to experience local life and soak up the beauty of a place is preferable to running around ticking off sights. These destinations boast riverside promenades, paths, parks, and markets, and plenty … Read more

Vietnamese Clay Pot Caramelised Fish Recipe with Turmeric, Dill and Peanuts

Vietnamese Caramelised Fish Recipe with Turmeric and Fresh Dill. Copyright © 2022 Terence Carter / Grantourismo. All Rights Reserved.

This easy Vietnamese caramelised fish recipe with fresh turmeric, fragrant dill and peanuts comes together quickly. Called ‘Vietnamese clay pot fish with fresh dill’ at Hoi An’s Red Bridge Cooking School where we first learnt to make it, the dish is a combination of two Vietnamese specialties, chả cá lã vọng from the North and … Read more