Chinatown Food Adventures in Singapore
by“Who’s hungry?” questioned our Chinatown Food Adventures tour guide Renée. His smile was one you expect to find on a friend hosting a dinner party,…
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Preserving Singapore’s Heritage at the Naumi Liora Hotel
bySingapore is a tiny, ultramodern nation full of bright lights and worlds biggest. Although flashy and clean, if you look hard enough you will…
Concrete & Jungle – 72 hours in Kuala Lumpur
byKuala Lumpur truly is a city in a jungle. With a modern metropolis and lush surroundings, Malaysia’s capital is full of contrast. With only 72…
A Taste of Malaysia – Lazat Cooking School Review
byHigh in the hills and not-so-deep in the jungles surrounding Kuala Lumpur you will find Lazat Cooking School, a unique and delicious way to…
Visiting Batu Caves From Kuala Lumpur
byI knew very little of Kuala Lumpur beyond image of a massive staircase leading to a cave. Next to it an equally massive golden…
A Day with Kuala Lumpur Tours
byI knew very little about Malaysia’s capital city before arriving. Word-of-mouth had me envisioning a concrete jungle with tons of traffic and pushy people….
Railay Beach Retreat – Great View Resort Review
byTucked away in the hills overlooking East Railay Beach you will find (if you look hard enough) the Railay Great View Resort. Unlike the…
Why I Passed on The Beach in Thailand
byConfession time. I have never seen Leo DiCaprio frolicking on The beach in Thailand nor have I read Alex Garland’s book of the same name….
Escaping Krabi – Sand Sea Resort Review
byFrom the hordes of tourists to the honking taxies that come with them, my first visit to Krabi was a surprise. Gone were the…
Eat this: Burmese Dishes not to be Missed
byI made my way to Myanmar for its endless temples and friendly smiles. Finding out that Burmese dishes are delicious was a complete surprise. With my foodie…
Discovering Untouched Myanmar and Why you Need to Visit it Now
byMyanmar has only been open to tourism for a few years…and it shows. I’m not talking about the frequent blackouts, horse beaten dirt roads, or lack of…
Bagan by Sunrise or Sunset: Which is best?
byWhile touring the many temples of Myanmar I got to experience Bagan by sunrise and sunset. Which is better is a personal choice. For me,…
An Amazing Bagan Resort Review
byWhen a hotel calls itself amazing, the bar is set a little higher. It’s instantly subjected to an expectation level, all because of its…
How to get a Myanmar Visa in Bangkok
byOnce an untouched land by tourists, Myanmar is quickly becoming Southeast Asia’s not-so-hidden gem. Even with its rise in popularity, getting a Myanmar visa…
Cooking like a Local – My Panang Curry Recipe in Thailand
byHere’s a fun twist on my usual worldly eats recipes – making it in its home country. While living in Chiang Mai I made…
Why I Decided to live in Chiang Mai – A Digital Nomad Hub
byAfter months on the road it came time to take a break and live like a local. When searching for a place to settle…
Calm in Chaos – Beijing Penta Hotel Review
byBeijing is a crazy, hectic city. It is unlike any major center I have ever visited. From the heat to the traffic to the…
Photographing Beijing People Doing Beijing Things
byWhile staying at the Beijing Penta Hotel I went to a nearby coffee shop to get some writing done. I completed absolutely nothing as all I…
72 hours in Beijing Visa Free – What to See,Do, and Eat
byGetting a visa to visit China can be a pain, especially if you’re travelling full-time. Spending 72 hours in Beijing is not. Visitors from…
Discovering Beijing Street Eats with Hias Gourmet
bySquirming scorpions on a stick. Juicy Beatles. Crispy grasshoppers. If any of that sounds appetizing, Beijing street eats are for you. If not, don’t…
Seeing Seoul with Here Korea
bySeoul is a diverse city with a historic past, a vibrant present, and a bright future. When visiting a city this complicated getting an insider’s…
A Walk Around the War Memorial of Korea
byWith a jam-packed day visiting North Korea (sort of) I was left with little time to walk around the War Memorial of Korea. Even though…
That day I Waved at North Korea – DMZ Spy Tour Review
byWhat if I told you the most militarized area in the world is also one of the most unexpected touristy places I have ever…
Understanding Hoesik – Korean Drinking Culture with O’ngo Food Tours
bySo, turns out Koreans like to drink. A lot. So much so that it has become part of their workday. Hoesik, which innocently means…
Eating Kobe Beef in Osaka…Sort of
byInterested in trying Kobe Beef in Osaka? Did you know that there is a equally tasty and more affordable option? Read on. Kobe beef…