One day in Bangkok Old City is definitely not enough time to discover the historic heart of the Thai capital on Rattanakosin Island, home to the glittering pagodas and gilded spires of the Grand Palace, Wat Phra Kaew and Wat Pho. But it will certainly give you a taste of the centre of Old Siam … Read more
Some of the best things to do in Chinatown New York include checking into chic Chinatown digs, exploring the compelling Museum of Chinese in America, eating dumplings and drinking tea to your heart’s content, and kicking back in Columbus Park (with dumplings). Chinatown in New York is one of my favourite Manhattan neighbourhoods – a … Read more
The best Saigon museums provide a crash course in the history of Vietnam, an education that will well equip you for your travels in the country, providing context that will enable you to better connect with locals. The best Saigon museums give travellers are chance to absorb the history of Ho Chi Minh City – … Read more
48 Hours in Ho Chi Minh City dedicated to eating and drinking and snacking and cooking Vietnamese food – browsing the markets, grazing at streets stalls on food tours, and savouring Vietnamese cuisine in restaurants – is our idea of a delicious weekend in Ho Chi Minh City, as Vietnam’s southern city is officially known. … Read more
A weekend in Bendigo makes for a great escape from Melbourne to take in the grandeur of the Gold Rush town with its rich Chinese history, great food and wine (Bendigo is Australia’s only City of Gastronomy), and art at one of Australia’s best regional galleries. Try to time your trip to Victoria’s third-largest city … Read more