A-List Grant Ekelund T+L TOP TRAVEL ADVISOR | SOUTHEAST ASIA SPECIALIST By Travel + Leisure Editors Travel + Leisure Editors Since 1971, Travel + Leisure editors have followed one mission: to inform, inspire, and guide travelers to have deeper, more meaningful experiences. T+L's editors have traveled to countries all over the world, having flown, sailed, road tripped, and taken the train countless miles. They've visited small towns and big cities, hidden gems and popular destinations, beaches and mountains, and everything in between. With a breadth of knowledge about destinations around the globe, air travel, cruises, hotels, food and drinks, outdoor adventure, and more, they are able to take their real-world experience and provide readers with tried-and-tested trip ideas, in-depth intel, and inspiration at every point of a journey. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines Updated on January 31, 2023 Share Tweet Pin Email Photo: Courtesy of Respective Travel Advisor Ekelund, who specializes in trip-planning in South Korea, Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, and Laos, sets himself apart by catering to clients’ hyper-specific interests, from craft beer tours by tuk-tuk in Phnom Penh to a deep dive into Lanna cooking in northern Thailand. For example, on a trip around South Korea, he’ll direct you to Makgeolli Alley in the city of Jeonju for the best insider info. “In the leafy suburb of Samchundong, tucked along an unassuming side street, is a collection of makgeolli (Korean rice wine) restaurants,” he shares. “Here, the only thing you order is kettle of refreshing makgeolli — the restaurant will supply a seemingly endless amount of side dishes, tofu, Korean pancakes, kimichi, fish, spicy soups and more! It's all good fun, great food, and an experience that you can only have here.” Language(s) Spoken: English and Japanese Average Daily Spend: $500 per person Trip Planning Fees: none Contact Info grant.ekelund@insideasiatours.com | 303-952-0379 insideasiatours.com facebook.com/InsideAsiaTours twitter.com/InsideAsiaTours instagram.com/insideasiatours pinterest.com/InsideAsiaTours linkedin.com/company/insidetravelgroup Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit