Shaken not stirred. That’s how we like our martinis. It’s Saturday evening here in Siem Reap and Lara and I are starting to think about pre-dinner cocktails. One of our favourite cocktails here is a martini at one of our favourite bars, Miss Wong. But how to order a martini correctly? Here’s our Martini 101 … Read more
The condiment tray or condiment caddy on the tables at Asian street food stalls, market tables, modest eateries, and humble restaurants is there for a reason. It’s DIY seasoning. Don’t worry, you’re not going to upset the chef by sprinkling chilli flakes on your noodles or squirting Sriracha into your soup. In fact, in Asia, … Read more
How to eat safely in Cambodia is a concern of many travellers heading here and is something we are asked about all the time by people planning a visit. Getting sick can ruin that once in a lifetime trip to Angkor Archaeological Park. But it can ruin a whole lot more than that if you catch … Read more
Asian food etiquette isn’t rocket science. So why do so many travellers in Asia get it so wrong? So you don’t become one of them, here’s our guide to Asian food etiquette, whether you’re eating on the street or in a home, drinking with locals, or dining out with new friends. We all want to … Read more
Asian travel etiquette is not so complicated to understand, nor is it mysterious. Almost every Asian guidebook, travel website, travel blog, and those free little tourist magazines you see everywhere has a section on etiquette – how you should greet people, how to conduct yourself, what’s considered good manners and what’s not, and what you … Read more