Eating and Drinking on the Gold Coast, Queensland, has come a long way from the burgers with pineapple and sweet and sour Chinese food I remember from summer holidays. Just as many regional centres around Australia now have great cafes and restaurants, the Gold Coast strip is no longer bereft of decent drinking dining options. … Read more
Make a beeline to the Sunday morning Asana Organic Farmers Market in Siem Reap, when you’re in Cambodia. If you’re planning on renting an apartment and settling into Temple Town for a while, buy a cotton bag and do your grocery shopping. If you’re not, pop down for some picnic supplies and post-temple snacks. Asana Organic Farmers Market in Siem … Read more
Much to the surprise of most visitors to Cambodia, shopping Siem Reap is a real delight, with everything from stonemasonry and woodcarving that date back to the Khmer Empire and artisanal crafts such as silk weaving and basketry to contemporary fashion and handcrafted jewellery. This is why we created our local guide to shopping Siem … Read more
Best Bangkok floating markets for foodies do not include touristy Damnoen Saduak. These are the mouthwatering markets to explore if you’re a fan of fresh produce and street food. Make a beeline for these comparatively lesser-visited markets which offer a better insight into daily life as much as delicious food. The best Bangkok floating markets for … Read more
Things to see and do in Al Ain – a green city set in the desert just over an hour’s drive from Abu Dhabi or Dubai in the United Arab Emirates – range from exploring splendid forts to strolling shady date palm oases. Al Ain’s locals like to boast that they live in the Garden … Read more