a fun family stay at Anantara Hoi An Resort
With two toddlers in tow, An’s family had a blast eating their way through one of Vietnam’s most enchanting ancient town: Hoi An. While this wasn’t my first time to Hoi An, it was the first time for my two young daughters and, I’m happy to say, they loved it! When travelling with kids, my […]
Diethelm’s Foodies’ Guide
Cambodia After Dark Foodie Tour The Cambodian culinary experience is fun and exotic with an abundance of spices and herbs that light up the flavours of the dishes. In the middle of busy local street vendors, you’ll find a seemingly endless array of unusual foods with a spectacular diversity of flavours. See more details: https://www.diethelmtravel.com/packages/after-dark-foodie-tour/ […]
6 Asian food blogs to follow
Food blogs have revolutionised and democratised the world of cooking. While foodies are travelling to new destinations, palates are expanding and the industry itself is becoming more diverse and inclusive, it’s also never been easier for a home chef to discover and try new techniques and cuisines. If you’re a fan of Asian cuisines, or […]
meet Asia’s top female chefs
The culinary arts have long favoured male chefs, and in Asia, this has been no different. While women have spent thousands of years in the kitchen, developing and refining their regional cuisines, they are finally receiving some international recognition for their mastery at the helm of the continent’s top restaurants. Joining the ranks of Asian […]
5 of southeast Asia’s best street food centres
The cuisine of Southeast Asia is beloved worldwide and nowhere is the dining experience more authentic and lively than on the streets of these foodie destinations. For the true street food aficionado, these are the five streets you must eat at on your Southeast Asia trip. Smith Street, Singapore The cultural melting pot of […]
6 things you don’t know about Chinese food
You may think you know Chinese food, but have you truly experienced it local-style? Beyond just the cuisine and dishes, there are some interesting things you should know about Chinese food and how it is served. Five Key Flavours Sweet, sour, salty, bitter, and spicy – these are the five key flavours that must […]
Asia’s most delicious culinary countries
Heard about these Asian cuisines but not sure what the local experience is like? Here are our expert tips on the differences and similarities between food at these Asian destinations and what to order when you visit. Thailand It’s not uncommon for Thais to greet each other with the question, “have you eaten yet?” […]
discover pearaing wildlife conservation and bird sanctuary via a motorbike sidecar
Be picked up at your hotel by an amazingly well-restored classic motorbike and sidecar, for a memorable experience discovering Siem Reap’s countryside, flora and fauna. After hopping in the sidecar, guests zip southwest out of Siem Reap toward Wat Pren Pagoda, passing through beautiful countryside and vibrant rice fields. Upon arrival at the Pearaing Wildlife […]
northwest tour of Siem Reap by motorbike sidecar
Marvel at the remains of a pre-Angkorian temple, visit an active local pagoda and market for a taste of daily life, stop a renowned silk farm and more on this enticing excursion. After being picked up by a sidecar-bike at their hotel, guests ride northwest through Siem Reap to arrive at Svay Romiet Pagoda and […]
journey to the jewel temples of King Jayavarman VII via a motorbike sidecar – a Diethelm Distinctive experience
Explore the lesser-known but still magnificent temples built by King Jayavarman VII, consider the most powerful and influential of the Khmer monarchs, in the second half of the 12th century by a classic motorbike and sidecar on an exclusive Diethelm Distinctive experience. After getting picked up at their hotel and hopping in the sidecar, guests […]