Our Cambodian cookbook and Cambodian culinary history project needs your patronage in the good old-fashioned sense of the word – encouragement, assistance and support – and you can become a patron of our project on the Patreon website for as little as US$2 a month or the price of a cup of coffee. Four days … Read more
UNESCO World Heritage sites in Southeast Asia you can’t miss include everything from the near perfectly preserved historic centres of Luang Prabang in Laos and Hoi An in Vietnam to the spectacular sprawling temple sites of Angkor Archaeological Park in Cambodia, Sukhothai Historical Park in Thailand, and Bagan Archaeological Zone in Myanmar. Southeast Asia is … Read more
Things to do in Echuca on the Murray River in Australia’s southern state of Victoria, include taking a cruise on a paddle steamer, learning about the trading history of the once-bustling river, and sampling fresh local produce at providores, farm gates, farmers markets, wineries, and distilleries. Located on the banks of the Murray River, Australia’s … Read more
The best Luang Prabang boutique hotels to book to absorb the history, culture and beauty of this well preserved UNESCO World Heritage listed old town include handsome French colonial-era residences of late kings, a former royal summer house, and the old French Governor’s residence of the 1900s. Lovely Luang Prabang received its UNESCO World Heritage … Read more
Some good reasons to travel to Iran include everything from the heavenly food and hospitable people to the rich history and enchanting architecture. Iran has always been great value for foreigners with euros, however, of added value now is the opportunity to give back to people currently suffering from economic sanctions. As advocates of responsible … Read more