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…
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My take on Travel gear, Accommodations, Excursions, and Attractions.
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Visiting The Grandfather of Beer: Pilsner Urquell Brewery Tour
byDuring my recent day trip to Pilsen I got to tick something special off my travel bucket list – a Pilsner Urquell brewery tour. This historic spot was the…
Staying Classical at the Aria Prague Hotel
byI’m not sure what happened since the last time I visited Prague. Nine years ago it was busy but not like this. I couldn’t…
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…
Build your own Stay – Tune Hotel KL Downtown Review
byIn this ever-growing world of streamlining and cost-cutting tactics, the evolution of your standard hotel was bound to change. Pay-as-you-go options can be found…
3 Days in San Sebastian
bySan Sebastian is a special place. So special that it makes this hater of backtracking not even blink at a return. Also, after a long…
Exploring Namibia’s Sandbox with Tommy’s Living Desert Tours
byAs we made our way down the B2 highway and past a sea of sand dunes that is the Namib Desert I couldn’t help but wonder how…
How to Explorer Cape Town on the Cheap
byAlthough Cape Town is a modern and cosmopolitan city, there’s much to see and do if visiting on a budget. By western standards, life in Cape…
Cape Winelands Guided Tour – It’s for the best.
byA self-guided wine tasting tour is never a good idea. Fun, but never a good idea. As I found out early on my Garden Route…