Imagine yourself strolling through the ancient streets of Hoi An, lanterns glowing overhead, and the aroma of mouth-watering dishes filling the air. Welcome to the culinary paradise of Hoi An, a city with a rich food culture that reflects its historical blend of Vietnamese, Chinese, and French influences. From the […]
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Hoi An Eco Cooking Class – The Original
If there was one thing I wasn’t going to miss while spending a few months living in Hoi An, it was joining in a Vietnamese cooking class. And after quite a bit of research, the Hoi An Eco Cooking Class became the obvious choice. But in this UNESCO World Heritage […]
Hoi An Markets: Night Market, Central Market, and many more
After deciding to spend the first few months of 2019 living in Vietnam’s ancient and very beautiful coastal town of Hoi An, I soon learned that there weren’t any supermarkets in town, with the closest being located in Danang, an hour away on the motorbike. And despite the quality of […]
Exploring Noryangjin Fisheries Wholesale Market
Unlike some seafood markets we have visited, Seoul’s Noryangjin Fisheries Wholesale Market, more commonly referred to as Noryangjin Fish Market, is extremely very well organised, and set up for both the wholesale and retail customers. We were able to walk up and down the wide aisles looking at the stalls […]
Taipei Flower Market (Jianguo Holiday Flower Market)
After we had visited the famous and breathtaking Taipei 101 tower, with an elevator ride to remember (84 floors in 37 seconds), we went for a stroll to the Taipei Flower Market. Also known as Jianguo Holiday Flower Market, it was a pleasant and relaxing way to spend an hour […]
Inside Taipei Fish Market – the Incredible Addiction Aquatic Development
If you’ve read around this website, you’ll know that I like to visit a lot of markets, and seafood markets, whether wholesale or retail, or something in between. So while completing a bit of research for my short trip to Taiwan, I was searching for the location of the Taipei […]
The Best of Dalat Food – 10 Dishes not to Miss
Dalat, located in Vietnam’s Central Highlands, is a popular destination for visitors due to its beautiful landscapes, flower gardens, and the always welcome cooler Dalat temperatures. To me, it’s one of the best places in Vietnam to visit. And it’s these cooler temperatures that impact the agriculture of the region, […]
Our Japan Itinerary 14 Days – for First Time Visitors
Japan is a fascinating country, steeped in traditions, yet constantly evolving. From the modern cities of Tokyo and Osaka, to the culturally rich Kyoto, and the pristine island of Miyajima, Japan will offer the first time visitor an experience of a lifetime. And a lot of delicious food experiences. Below […]
The Stunning Myanmar Itinerary 3 weeks
Myanmar Itinerary 3 weeks: Myanmar (Burma) is a stunning country with some breathtakingly beautiful places to visit. From the thousands of temples of Bagan, the culture rich tea houses of Mandalay, to the pristine beaches of Ngapali, Myanmar will amaze you at every turn. Our Myanmar Itinerary 3 weeks […]
Going Bananas at the Banana Market Yangon
What would you do if you felt like going bananas in Myanmar? Well, you’d head to the banana market in Yangon, right? I had been reading about some of the more interesting things to do in Yangon, when I came across a description of a coconut and banana market in […]