Liz Ledden
LIZ LEDDEN is a writer and blogger based in Sydney, Australia, who previously lived in Phnom Penh and Saigon for nearly five years. She has contributed writing and photography to publications including AsiaLIFE Cambodia, AsiaLIFE HCMC, Tiger Tales magazine, CLEO Australia, AnyArena.com and About.com Southeast Asia Travel, and helped update two editions of the Cambodia & Laos LUXE City Guides. She also writes for travel website Pocket Cultures and blogs about food and travel at www.devoured.com.au. Follow @_devoured on Twitter for updates.
Elephant, Chiang Mai

Making the most of a family trip to Chiang Mai

CHARMING, arty Chiang Mai in Thailand’s north is a great alternative to a beach break when holidaying in Thailand with kids. In and around the city walls there are glittering temples, bustling markets,…

Pic: Art Gallery of NSW

Essential guide to traveling in Sydney with kids

SYDNEY’S stunning harbour and beachside setting with its plethora of outdoor and cultural activities make it an excellent city for keeping kids entertained. There are fantastic parks and playgrounds, and some options conveniently…

Thailand Politics

Essential guide to traveling with kids in Bangkok

FAMILIES with young children needn’t bypass Bangkok enroute to a Thai beach resort – Bangkok with kids can be a fun and rewarding experience. Even a tuk-tuk ride can be a holiday highlight…

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5 of the best budget eats in Sydney

SYDNEY is not usually synonymous with ‘cheap’, yet budget eats abound if you know where to look. Australia’s proximity to Asia means Thai, Vietnamese, Malaysian and Chinese cuisine is authentic, affordable and abundant,…

Spiders for sale. Pic: Liz Ledden.

5 must-try Cambodian dishes

CAMBODIAN (or Khmer) cuisine is lesser known than that of neighbouring countries Thailand and Vietnam and their omnipresent dishes. It has similarities to both, but offers its own unique slant with the use…

Banh Xeo

6 must-try Vietnamese dishes

VIETNAM is like a culinary wonderland for the food-loving traveller, with its abundance of fresh, tasty and healthy cuisine at bargain prices. From humble streetside stalls to bustling markets and restaurants in the…

Jasmins, Lakemba

Sydney’s best ethnic eats: A suburban adventure

SYDNEY’S culturally diverse population produces no shortage of delicious cuisine from all over the world. A trip to the suburbs, particularly those in the city’s inner west, south west and west uncovers an…

Bliss, Phnom Penh

6 great places to shop in Phnom Penh

IF you haven’t visited Cambodia then shopping may not be one of the first things that spring to mind about this fascinating southeast Asian destination. However, Cambodian silk is stunning, high quality and…

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