Blog Posts
The posts are archived. Mainly from my site “Cool Travel Guide” where I wrote about our travels before 2010 when we started Grantourismo Travels.
Due to the age of these posts, some may be missing images…
New Cambodia Culinary Tour Dates Coming Soon
In May, my photographer husband Terence Carter and I hosted a culinary travel writing and photography tour with Backyard Travel. It was delicious fun although completely exhausting, so we’re doing things a little…
Direct Bookings for Siem Reap Itineraries and Trip Planning
I’ve been offering bespoke itineraries and trip planning services for a while now, booked via Vayable, as well as arranged directly through me via Grantourismo. This all came about somewhat…
Media and Social Media Workshops in Siem Reap
Since we moved to Siem Reap just over two years ago, I’ve received dozens of requests from business owners, hotel managers and staff working in tourism and hospitality to offer…
Cool Travel Guide to London
Outstanding museums and art galleries, great bookstores and music shops, and brilliant eating – as long as you know where to find it – London has long been a place…
An Update from the Road – from Australia to Asia
Wildlife spotting in Sabah on an Orion Expedition, testing out Relais and Chateaux’s luxury lodges in New Zealand, exploring Bangkok’s off the beaten track floating markets, trundling through Northern Thailand…
Reflections on Remembering Loved Ones From Near and Afar
I had to hold back the tears upon hearing the news of the death of legendary Australian journalist Peter Harvey who died on the weekend. I remember first hearing his…
Cool Travel Guide to Marrakech
Clear skies, crisp light, sunny days, cool nights. Marrakech has long been one of my favourite winter destinations, since my first visit to the terracotta city from our home in…
How to Find Cheap Flights
I was recently asked by a reader for tips as to how to find cheap flights and I prefaced that advice with this post over on Grantourismo about how to decide…
Find Luxury Hotels on Small Luxury Hotels of the World iPhone App
I find that a lot of hotel and travel apps are not all that compelling and not very useful, but the Small Luxury Hotels of the World iPhone app makes a…
An Update from the Sea
When I blogged here more frequently I’d occasionally post an Update from the Road, a pretty poor excuse for not posting that would make apologies and feeble excuses, like, well,…
The Romance of Venice
Venice must be the world’s most romantic city. It’s the first place that always comes to mind when I’m asked to recommend destinations for couples keen on rekindling a romance…
Contemplating Cruise Ship Travel
For the first time in my life I’m considering cruise ship travel. The other day I was wondering if I’m too old for hostels, now I’m thinking: am I too…