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Tag Archives: food

Photo of the week: Market in Hoi An, Vietnam

September 9, 2016by Cat Leave a comment

Photos are the best, free souvenirs. This week: Hoi an morning market in Vietnam. Each week I’ll post a photograph from some of the most special places I’ve visited on my travels. Leave a comment or share your favourite place.

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Asia, Food, Photography, Vietnam

Alternative Edinburgh: A day in Leith

August 31, 2016by Cat 1 Comment

Leith is the place for Edinburgh creatives, Michelin-star chefs and anyone looking to explore an alternative side to the historic Scottish capital. If you fancy exploring more of Edinburgh’s maritime history and truly stepping off the tourist trail, spend a day in Leith – and this is how to do it…

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Europe, United Kingdom

6 best places for weekend breakfast in Edinburgh

Featuredby Cat 3 Comments

Full fry-up, avocado on toast or just coffee and a croissant: whatever weekend breakfast you go for, here are a few of my favourite local cafés in Edinburgh worth getting out of bed for.

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Europe, Food, United Kingdom

Day trip to Gozo: Best beaches, sightseeing and Sicilian food

July 25, 2016by Cat 2 Comments

Here’s why you should leave the crowds in Malta, hop on the ferry and discover island life in Gozo. Find out where the best beaches are and what to see and do in Gozo on a short day trip.

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Europe, Malta & Gozo

Photo of the week: Yangon, Myanmar

July 15, 2016by Cat 2 Comments

Photos are the best, free souvenirs. Each week I’ll post a photograph from some of the most special places I’ve visited on my travels. Leave a comment or share your favourite place.

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Asia, Myanmar, Photography

10 reasons to fall in love with Luang Prabang

April 4, 2016by Cat 2 Comments

Be prepared to fall in love with Luang Prabang; with its old French charms, incredible waterfalls, mouth-watering food and inspirational people. One night and you’ll be hooked!

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Asia, Laos

Street food to fine dining: A food tour of Phom Penh

March 15, 2016by Cat 1 Comment

Ever wondered how ants taste? Want to know where to get Kampot crabs? Read restaurant reviews and find out how you can eat like a king in Cambodia’s capital without breaking the budget.

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Asia, Cambodia, Food
Famous Peranakan tiles.

A guide to Peranakan art, museums and food in Penang Georgetown

February 15, 2016by Cat 3 Comments

Explore the unique culture and cuisine of Penang’s Baba Nyonya in Malaysia, from bright coloured shop fronts packed with beautiful antiques to kapitan curries.

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Activities, Asia, Food, Malaysia

The 20 most delicious street food in Asia

May 13, 2015by Cat 5 Comments

From banh mi to congee; here are 20 of Asia’s best street food dishes, in pictures.

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Asia, Cambodia, Food, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Photography, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam

Street art in Penang

October 2, 2014by Cat 2 Comments

Take to the streets in Penang for culture, amazing cheap eats and creative art displays; that’s what I’d been told before I arrived in this pint-sized state off the northwest […]

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Asia, Malaysia, Photography

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