Visiting the Instant Ramen Museum – Birthplace of Cup Noodle.
byWhen visiting a new city for the first time I like to get a feel for the place through the locals eyes. This gets…
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Cooking Japanese Street Food with Eat Osaka
byOkonomiyaki—that savory Japanese pancake was the reason I set my sights on Osaka. My love affair with this dish began during a visit to…
An Idiot’s guide to Osaka
byIt took over 15 minutes of frantically searching for our tour meeting point at the Osaka train station before I realized I was in…
Let’s Roll – Tokyo Sushi-Making Tour Review
byWhile in Tokyo I took some time to better myself through a couple of courses, a night photography walking tour and a sushi-making class with Tokyo…
Shooting Shibuya with Eyexplore Tokyo
byUpping my photography presence was a New Year’s resolution of mine a few years back. Since then I have learned some basic skills and graduated from a…
Japan Wonder Travel – Tokyo Fish Market Tour Review
byThe Tsukiji fish market is world-famous for its high-priced tuna auctions and the throngs of activity that surrounds it. This historic site was on…
Beyond Dim Sum – Hong Kong Eating Adventures Review
byMy home base of Vancouver is known to have some of the best dim sum & freshest Chinese food in the world, or so…
India via Rickshaw. Who’s with me??
bySo this is interesting. 3 weeks across India via Rickshaw. I will let that sink in for a minute. I was recently approached by…
What I Learned From My Return to Vietnam
byWhen I first visited Vietnam I didn’t know what to expect. It was my first time in Southeast Asia and part of a Vietnam…
The Oddest Thing in Bangkok is…
byWith all the odd things to see and do in Bangkok, who would have thought the strangest would be a golf course? With…
My Second Class Train Trip in Thailand
byTaking a train in Thailand was something I have wanted to do since I heard how comfortable they can be. I also love trains…
Chiang Mai Through Instagram
byChiang Mai Through Instagram Chiang Mai is full of culture and good times. It is also as photogenic as it is fun. I packed…
Why You Should Pass on the Golden Triangle Tour in Thailand
byAre you considering the famed Golden Triangle Tour in Thailand? While it’s undoubtedly a popular choice for many travelers, it’s essential to delve deeper…
Why the Night Markets in Chiang Mai are Not to be Missed
byBy the time we arrived in Chiang Mai we were over night markets in Thailand. Much like the churches of Europe and temples of…
Zabb E Lee Thai Cooking School Chiang Mai Review
byA cooking class in Chang Mai has always been something I had to do and this year I was finally able to cross it…
Not Riding Elephants in Thailand – A day at the Elephant Nature Park
byI want to ride an elephant. Is that so wrong? For years I have watched my friends and fellow travelers post pictures of themselves…
Hanging out in Hang Dong – The Little Village Chiang Mai Review
byWe arrived at the Chang Mai airport sleepy-eyed and ready for a break. An extensive travel schedule that had taken us three-quarters of…
Koh Samui Through Instagram
byFrom offensively blue waters to majestic sunsets, this Gulf of Thailand Island likes to show off. The natural beauty of Samui is only surpassed…
Koh Tao Through Instagram
byKoh Tao Through Instagram Snapping pictures of my favorite island in Thailand was not only a pleasure but a breeze. Sharing Koh Tao through…
That Day I Hung Out With A Monk
byThat Day I Hung Out With A Monk That day I hung out with a monk, an 83-year-old Thai lady, and the 20-something year-old…
5 Reasons Why Koh Tao is my Favorite Thailand Island
byWith so much to offer in ways of entertainment and relaxation in the Gulf of Thailand, how do you choose which is your favorite…
To Full Moon Party or not To Full Moon Party
byTo Full Moon Party or Not to Full Moon Party That was the question, and it was a tough one to answer. While visiting…
3 Day Trips From Koh Samui
byWith being the largest island in the Gulf of Thailand and having the areas only airport, Koh Samui is the perfect jumping-off point to…
Making Friends at The Nest Koh Samui
byMaking Friends at The Nest Koh Samui Tucked away down a dirt alley in the quiet beach town of Bophut you’ll find a sanctuary…
On with the (Ladyboy) Show! – A Night at the Moulin Rouge Koh Samui
bySeeing a ladyboy show in Thailand definitely wasn’t on the to-do list. We avoided the many invitations to various sex shows in Bangkok yet…