One of the biggest challenges for travellers is staying connected in Australia. Surprisingly for a developed nation, Australia has abysmally slow Internet speeds and some archaic telecommunications practices still in place, especially in hotels. Staying connected in Australia can be tricky at the best of times and hotels don’t make things any easier. Even at the … Read more
The waiter who looked after us during the Amantaka cooking course we did on the organic farm in the Luang Prabang countryside was brilliant. His service was impeccable. He was so good at his job that when we asked him what his future plans were, whether he had a dream, we expected he would say … 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
We met 18 year-old Cambodian waiter, Pheng Vibol, or ‘Vibol’ as he’s called, at the wonderful Romdeng restaurant in Phnom Penh. Romdeng had been recommended to us by several locals as Phnom Penh’s best restaurant with fine Cambodian cuisine and a lively atmosphere. It didn’t disappoint. In addition to the delicious food, what we also … Read more
Exploring the Isaan region of Northeast Thailand is a must if you’re road tripping Thailand. We love nothing more than doing a slow drive and if we’re going to do a road trip in Thailand, our first choice will be the Isaan region, Thailand’s most off-the-beaten-track region in the remote northeast of the country. ‘Isaan’ … Read more