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…

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Tourism and ‘hospitality’: the little extras

ByLara DunstonDec 6, 2007

How is this for an appetizing image? This delectable little…

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The Welcome Drink

ByLara DunstonDec 4, 2007

What’s so special about the welcome drink? What does it…

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Liquid Travels: coffee, tea or chai?

ByLara DunstonDec 1, 2007

While I love lingering over some exotic local liquor at…

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Travelling inspirations: liquid travels

ByLara DunstonNov 29, 2007

Mojitos in Havana, Caiparinhas in Rio, Pisco in Chile, Arak…

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Nostalgic Journeys: part 1, the Travelling Lunchbox

ByLara DunstonNov 28, 2007

There’s something about a lunch box that’s so endearing. As…

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Travelling Inspirations: food blogs, part 2

ByLara DunstonNov 26, 2007

If yesterday’s post didn’t have you packing your bags, here…

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Travelling Inspirations: food blogs, part 1

ByLara DunstonNov 25, 2007

Food blogs inspire me to travel. Especially those by globetrotting…

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Travelling Inspirations: food

ByLara DunstonNov 25, 2007

Food inspires me to travel. No doubt about it. Does…

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The Joys of Travel: Food Markets, part 3 (the food – the good stuff!)

ByLara DunstonNov 24, 2007

As I’ve been raving about the pleasures of food markets…

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The Joys of Travel: Food Markets, part 2 (a case for hiring guides)

ByLara DunstonNov 24, 2007

We generally don’t like guides – mainly, it’s their bad…

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The Joys of Travel: Food Markets, part 1

ByLara DunstonNov 24, 2007

Food markets are one of the ultimate joys of travel,…

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Traffic Hazards in Thailand #4

ByLara DunstonNov 23, 2007

Another food-related traffic hazard in Thailand, this time in Bangkok.…