People in the West often have one of two impressions of Chinese food: golden crispy, sweet and sour, spring-rolled goodness or suspiciously eyed, almost-inedible, alien food that might be encapsulated by the word “unappetizing.” Before...
Category: Asia
8 Unique Things To Do While In Japan
Japan: a land of contrasts where a powerfully rooted culture is constantly learning to coexist with new trends. Visitors to Japan will experience diverse customs and traditions while also being offered the chance to embrace...
8 Things to Do in Thailand for Under $8
What once used to be an overlooked destination, Thailand has quickly become a hot spot for travellers from all around the world. The Internet has played a great role in its ascension to tourism greatness and...
11 Foods You Need to Eat While in Vietnam
Ignite your tastebuds with the symphony of powerful and complimentary flavours available in Vietnam. These dishes can be found all over Vietnam and are simply too good to miss. Pho Phở is primarily made with...
What To Do in Vietnam and Where To Do It
Vietnam is simply...epic! From the World Heritage Site and truly spectacular, Ha Long Bay in the north, to the amazing rice fields and floating markets of the Mekong Delta in the south, it’s a country...
Five Ways India Celebrates Your Five Senses
Rich in history and culture, distance, exotic, and just plain cool, India has long been a traveler favourite for obvious reasons. With cities that overflow with life, breathtaking natural scenery, spiritual heritage and some of...
How to Make the Most Out of Luscious Laos
Southeast Asia is one big hot, steamy, chaotic sensory overload of all things foreign, fascinating and sometimes downright weird! Don’t be lured into thinking Thailand’s beaches are the main attraction. While Hollywood movies like The...
17 Must-Try Foods in Southeast Asia
There are many reasons to be excited for a pending trip to Southeast Asia – the different cultures, the people, the incredible landscapes and not to mention the stunning sunsets. But let's get real, when...
What to Expect in a Traditional Turkish Bathhouse
I have this philosophy when I travel that I should never turn down an opportunity that comes my way. Try new food. Jump off scary cliffs. Swim in croc infested waters. Swing from the trees....
Why Moving to China was the Best Decision I Ever Made
China is very big, very populated, and very intimidating. It’s a country that the West often views with equal parts curiosity and suspicion. But I’m not here to comment on either of those. What I...