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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Traffic Hazards in Thailand #3

ByLara DunstonNov 23, 2007

Talk about a moveable feast! We were stuck behind traffic…

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The disappointments of travel: Burger King at the Night Market

ByLara DunstonNov 23, 2007

Our first night in Chiang Mai we thought we’d hit…

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Local colour: painted buses and other vehicles

ByLara DunstonNov 20, 2007

I love this spray-painted bus with its lurid colors. We’re…

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Traffic Hazards in Thailand #2

ByLara DunstonNov 17, 2007

This family driving along a highway in the south of…

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Traffic Hazards in Thailand #1

ByLara DunstonNov 17, 2007

As we drive around Thailand we’re struck by the number…

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Touristic experiences #2: staged tourism and the charm of cute children

ByLara DunstonNov 10, 2007

What is it about cute smiling kids in traditional costumes…

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Touristic experiences #1: Thailand’s ‘longnecks’

ByLara DunstonNov 5, 2007

There’s been so much written about and so many photos…

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Assessing hotels: flip flops, yoga mats and other thoughtful extras

ByLara DunstonNov 5, 2007

When we’re inspecting a hotel as part of our research…

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Travel writing and the pace of research

ByLara DunstonNov 5, 2007

This month-long research trip in Thailand for the new DK…

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Thailand and good manners

ByLara DunstonOct 16, 2007

We’ve already lost count of the number of luxury hotels…

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Travelling: anticipation

ByLara DunstonOct 5, 2007

So, do you want to come to Thailand? I’m travelling…

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Travelling: inspirations #3

ByLara DunstonOct 3, 2007

So just what inspires you to travel? I must admit…