How to be a greener traveller isn’t rocket science but it requires a commitment to travelling more sustainably and leaving a lighter footprint, to making more conscious eco-friendly decisions about what you pack, the transport you use, places you stay, things you do, what you eat, and what you buy. It means travelling with a … Read more
Sustainable souvenirs to buy in Southeast Asia include anything that’s handmade and handcrafted, fair trade and ethically-produced rather than factory-made, and locally created rather than imported. Traditional crafts, art and artisanal wares, along with eco-friendly, pre-loved, recycled, and up-cycled things are all good sustainable choices. Elephant pants are not. There’s a reason I’m singling out … Read more
A digital nomad life can be one of the most rewarding ways to live your life. Identifying work that you love that you can do online, anywhere, anytime, that allows you to travel the world, live abroad, and create an extraordinary life, is a privilege if you can make it work. We’ve spent decades doing … Read more
Angkor Wat without the crowds is not the challenge that some travel writers, bloggers and travellers would have you believe. Follow our insider guide to experience a quieter side of Angkor. Visit in low season, avoid weekends, national holidays and equinoxes, after sunrise make a beeline for the ‘back door’ or East Gate entrance, and … Read more
One day in Battambang, Cambodia, is most definitely not enough time, but that’s all many visitors with the Angkor temples on their mind schedule for this lovely, laidback, riverside city a 3-hour drive from Siem Reap. Do our one day in Battambang itinerary, visiting the markets, villages and pagodas, and you could find yourself wanting … Read more