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…

Marum, Siem Reap. Cambodia culinary tour. Copyright 2015 Terence Carter / Lara Dunston / Grantourismo. All Rights Reserved.

New Cambodia Culinary Tour Dates Coming Soon

ByLara DunstonAug 18, 2015

In May, my photographer husband Terence Carter and I hosted a culinary…

Siem Reap Old Town. Siem Reap Itineraries. Copyright 2015 Terence Carter / Lara Dunston / Grantourismo. All Rights Reserved.

Direct Bookings for Siem Reap Itineraries and Trip Planning

ByLara DunstonAug 18, 2015

I’ve been offering bespoke itineraries and trip planning services for…

Copyright 2015 Terence Carter / Lara Dunston / Grantourismo. All Rights Reserved. Siem Reap Social Media Workshops.

Media and Social Media Workshops in Siem Reap

ByLara DunstonAug 18, 2015

Since we moved to Siem Reap just over two years…

Rules Restaurant, London.

Cool Travel Guide to London

ByLara DunstonMar 14, 2013

Outstanding museums and art galleries, great bookstores and music shops,…

Hoi An during Tet, Vietnam.

An Update from the Road – from Australia to Asia

ByLara DunstonMar 8, 2013

Wildlife spotting in Sabah on an Orion Expedition, testing out…

Lara Dunston, 2012.

Reflections on Remembering Loved Ones From Near and Afar

ByLara DunstonMar 4, 2013

I had to hold back the tears upon hearing the…

Guide to Marrakech, Morocco.

Cool Travel Guide to Marrakech

ByLara DunstonNov 22, 2012

Clear skies, crisp light, sunny days, cool nights. Marrakech has…

How to find cheap flights.

How to Find Cheap Flights

ByLara DunstonNov 21, 2012

I was recently asked by a reader for tips as…

SLH property, Luang Say Residence, Laos.

Find Luxury Hotels on Small Luxury Hotels of the World iPhone App

ByLara DunstonAug 30, 2012

I find that a lot of hotel and travel apps…

Orion Cruises.

An Update from the Sea

ByLara DunstonJul 23, 2012

When I blogged here more frequently I’d occasionally post an…

The romance of Venice, Italy.

The Romance of Venice

ByLara DunstonJul 22, 2012

Venice must be the world’s most romantic city. It’s the…

Contemplating Cruise Ship Travel

Contemplating Cruise Ship Travel

ByLara DunstonJun 30, 2012

For the first time in my life I’m considering cruise…