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 […]
Destinations
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 […]
The Trundling Yangon to Bagan Train
Long train journeys are one of travel’s self-indulgences. There’s something old school and charming about them. And whilst the Yangon to Bagan train isn’t the Orient Express, it is still a great experience and a terrific way to see the Myanmar countryside. The Yangon to Bagan train, and the reverse […]
The Timeless Mandalay Jade Market
I was actually searching for the location of a fish market, when I came across the existence of the Mandalay Jade Market, also known locally as Mahar Aung Myay Market. Visiting this market turned out to be one of the more interesting things to do in Mandalay, Myanmar’s second biggest […]