Rambutan vs Lychee vs Longan The Rambutan vs Lychee vs Longan conundrum? When I first started visiting Southeast Asia back in the 1990’s – yes, a long time ago now, trying to navigate the endless stalls of fresh and exotic fruits, many I’d never seen before, was a tricky, fun, […]
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What to Eat in Cambodia – Delicious Cambodian Food
What to Eat in Cambodia – Delicious Cambodian Food When deciding on what to eat to Cambodia, it can appear that Cambodian food suffers in the wake of its more culinary famous neighbours, Vietnam and Thailand. However, visitors to Cambodia need not worry as Khmer food is varied, with excellent […]
The Best Markets in Phnom Penh
The Best Markets in Phnom Penh Exploring markets in Phnom Penh, Cambodia’s bustling capital, provides a wonderful insight into the daily lives of locals, as they negotiate over the price of fresh produce, and many of the other goods that can be found a typical Cambodian market. We managed to […]
Kep Crab Market – the Eating Guide
An Eating Guide to Kep Crab Market Visiting the Kep crab market, and eating the famous Kampot pepper crab, were the primary reasons for travelling to this part of southern Cambodia. The town of Kep, located an easy bus ride from Phnom Penh, has a small seaside village feel, and […]
Phnom Penh Night Market and the Riverside Walk
Phnom Penh Night Market Phnom Penh Night Market (Phsar Reatrey), is located conveniently along the Tonle Sap riverside promenade, one of the popular Phnom Penh attractions, making it a good destination for us to visit as we enjoyed a walk in the cooler night time temperatures. It was mentioned as […]
29 Travel Tips for the First Time Visitor to Japan
Being a first time visitor to Japan can be a daunting prospect. There seems to be a never ending flow of information when planning a trip to Japan. And there are many questions to answer. Where to travel in Japan, what to see in Japan, what to eat in Japan, […]
Wonderfood Museum Penang – a Foodies Must Visit
Wonderfood Museum Penang Wonderfood Museum Penang is a fascinating place to visit, and if you can control your appetite around the colourful, quirky, and over-sized displays of local dishes, then there is an educational aspect worth visiting for, making it one of the best Penang attractions. The multi-tourism award winning […]
Binh Tay Market – What to Eat and What to See
Binh Tay Market The recent renovation of Binh Tay Market, Ho Chi Minh City, has finished, and the vendors have relocated back to the market properly. That meant I needed to go back to Binh Tay Market to see what they had changed and to enjoy breakfast in the […]
10 Tasty Street Food Snacks from Tsukiji Market
The massive Tsukiji Fish Market is one of Tokyo’s, if not Japan’s, great attractions, and is certainly a “must-visit” destination for food lovers. There are so many tasty street food snacks to eat at Tsukiji Market, we ended up visiting the market twice! Historically, the “inner” workings of the market, […]
Da Nang to Hoi An – The Quick Transport Guide
Da Nang to Hoi An – The Quick Transport Guide This quick guide will look at the main ways of getting from Da Nang to Hoi An. The town of Hoi An is one of the must-visit destinations on any visit to Vietnam, with a beautiful old ancient town, the […]