Room2 Chiswick : Net Zero Hometel
Mark Bibby Jackson chats with Melisa Gooding, Sustainability Specialist, Lamington Group that owns the net zero room2 Chiswick hometel in London. Can you briefly explain how the room2 brand came…
Executions: Museum of London Docklands
Robert Spellman reviews Executions, an exhibition looking at public executions held at the Museum of Docklands London. Hanging. Burning. Beheading. Drawing, hanging and quartering. During London’s 700-year history of public…
Angkor Photo Festival 2023 in Siem Reap
The 18th edition of Angkor Photo Festival 2023 is gearing up to take over Siem Reap from January 6 to 15. Here are the highlights. The Angkor Photo Festival & Workshops started…
Chinese New Year in Cambodia
Chinese New Year isn’t a traditional holiday in Cambodia, however, it’s celebrated countrywide. Here’s what to expect during Chinese New Year in Cambodia. Traditionally known as the largest annual human…
2023 Travel Begins at 40 Travel Resolutions
With travel restrictions lifted around the globe, Travel Begins at 40 has asked our correspondents and regular contributors what their travel resolutions for 2023 will be. Here are their 2023…
Where to Travel for Veganuary 2023
Whether it is for ethical reasons or health, increasingly large numbers of people are turning towards veganism. According to the Veganuary website 620,000 people tried being vegan last January, from…
New Year’s Eve in Phnom Penh
As we prepare to bid farewell to 2022, here are some places to celebrate a memorable New Year’s Eve in Phnom Penh. Backstreet Bar Backstreet Bar knows how to put…
Christmas Dinner in Phnom Penh
The festive season has landed and the countdown to Christmas is almost over. If you haven’t decided what you’re doing on the day, then here are some places to enjoy…
Giving Khmer Sight
Bou Sarron, 62, lives in Kampong Thom province in the centre of Cambodia. It is most probable that you have never heard of her. But she is one of thousands…
In the Land of James Joyce and Other Literary Giants
Roger Hermiston and Eileen Wise travel to Dublin and Cork inspired by James Joyce and other literary giants of Ireland. It’s one o’clock on day two of our stay in…
What to Do in Kampot Cambodia?
The sleepy riverine town of Kampot is a favourite with Phnom Penh locals and expats seeking to escape the buzz of capital life. Here’s our guide of what to do in Kampot…
Weekend in Edinburgh with Teens
Maria Boyle discovers the Scottish capital is the perfect city to visit with teens in tow on her weekend in Edinburgh. When children hit their late teen years and are…
Regeneration in Hoge Kempen National Park Limburg
Mark Bibby Jackson visits the Rivierpark Maasvallei and Hoge Kempen National Park in Limburg, Belgium to discover the regeneration of the former industrial region. It was in Germany while visiting…
5 Wonderful Festivals of Lights Not to Be Missed
The symbolic power of light has always played a powerful role in the world’s many cultural and religious traditions. But apart from their traditional significance, festivals of lights are also…
Mekong Lobster: The River of Sapphire
Mekong Lobster, locally known as bang kang, is a giant river prawn delicacy in Cambodia. Food expert Darren Gall discusses its merits with master Cambodian chef Luu Meng. Cambodia’s celebrated…
Long Weekend in Berlin with the Kids
Maria Boyle enjoys a first-time long weekend in Berlin to learn about its rich history and discovers it really is Europe’s coolest city. “It’s one of THE best cities I…
Restaurant Le Royal Reopens
Elevated Khmer dining is back on the menu at Raffles Hotel Le Royal as its famed Restaurant Le Royal reopens after an inspired refurbishment. Offering a new menu that is…
Death in Varanasi: The Burning Ghats
In the second of two photo essays from Varanasi India we discover the cremation rituals at the burning ghats on the banks of the Ganges river. Read the first article…
Wat Bo Village Pocket Guide
Wat Bo Village in Siem Reap was recently crowned Asia’s coolest neighbourhood and now it has its own pocket guide to give the lowdown on the area’s spots. After officially…
Gilpin Lake House, Lake District
Mark Bibby Jackson takes a break at the Gilpin Hotel & Lake House in the Lake District and receives a Michelin Star experience. There is something about the Lake District…
Coast Road: Koh Kong to Sihanoukville to Kampot
In the third of his travels through Cambodia, Mark Bibby Jackson takes the coast road from Koh Kong via Sihanoukville to Kampot. Although this road trip is along the coast…
The Develter Galley Opens in Siem Reap
The Develter Gallery, the first solo gallery in Siem Reap by artist Christian Develter opened on 30 November at the FCC Angkor by Avani. The new art space will house…
Life in Varanasi India: Ganga Aarti
The first of two photo essays from Varanasi India exploring life and death in the holy city along the banks of the Ganges river. Varanasi is also known by its…
11 Things To Do in Barbados
When people consider Barbados holidays they probably think of sun and sand – and perhaps rum – but while you can find all three in abundance in the tropical Caribbean…
