How do you make sense of a year like 2020? There were lockdowns, travel was wiped out globally, there was political chaos. I had a few unexpected... read more
Parramatta was at the centre of the development of the British penal colony in New South Wales from its beginnings in 1788. It was also at the heart... read more
This is a rolling blog of updates on the coronavirus COVID-19 in Vietnam and how it is impacting travel in the country. As of this update (18... read more
As 2019 ended, I thought about the dozens of places I stayed during my many months on the road. It struck me that my most memorable stay was at a... read more
The past decade has been devastating for Vietnam’s built heritage. Three recent decisions suggest that the tide may be finally turning in favour of... read more
Time to close the firing range at Vietnam's Cu Chi tunnels?
06 Oct 2014 read moreThree cool new design hotels in Siem Reap for under $100US
15 Apr 2015 read moreHanoi or Saigon - which of Vietnam's big cities is best for travellers?
12 Mar 2017 read more3 new Saigon hotels worth checking out
13 May 2015 read moreThe Nam Ou river journey between Muang Khua and Nong Khiaw to Luang Prabang, Laos
16 May 2016 read moreRusty Compass listings are always independent. We list the places we think are worth knowing about. Our Featured Listings allow a small selection of businesses already recommended by us, to pay a fee for a place at the top of our list. That’s it. Featured Listings have no impact on reviews, or on the curation and independence of our lists.