“Isaan people eat everything!” Poo tells our small group as we negotiate the muddy paths of frenetic Klong Toey market on a walking tour to purchase ingredients for our Cooking with Poo Thai cooking class. Our Thai cooking lessons will follow at Saiyuud Diwong’s Helping Hands Thai Cooking School in the Bangkok market. ‘Poo’ is … Read more
Our Local Knowledge interviews — and the other expert interviews we do for our local guides and Playlist series — are with locals we’ve befriended who have helped us get beneath the skin of a place, by sharing insider advice, hidden gems, local secrets, and their most favourite things to do. Meet Janet Chan from … Read more
Considering the abundance of gorgeous shops and superb restaurants, cafes and bars that Siem Reap boasts, it’s not surprising that this laidback Cambodian city also has some beautiful luxurious hotels. There are a colossal number of hotels in Siem Reap, from budget places to five stars, and an array of interesting options, making it easy to … Read more
What makes Siem Reap town so compelling, along with its fabulous shops, cafés and bars, are its excellent restaurants – everything from traditional Khmer food in a casual setting to refined Cambodian cuisine served up in elegant surroundings. Eating out in Siem Reap is a real delight. These are the eateries we consider to be some of … Read more
Siem Reap, like Phnom Penh, boasts plenty of cool cafés and bars, whether it’s for a coffee and pastry to kickstart the day, a cold beer to quench the thirst, or a heady cocktail to sip after the sun goes down. There are so many options – these are just our favourites, below – that … Read more