Revisiting Ho Chi Minh It was just a few months ago that I was in Vietnam with the family. It was our first time in Vietnam, hearing the non-stop honking from the scooters, the smell of grilled bun cha on the streets, the shouting from hawkers trying to sell banh mis from the back of …
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This quick and easy kimbap aims to replicate Korean gimbap as simply as possible. Enjoy this delicious comfort food from the convenience of your home.
Home of Affordable, High Quality Thrifting I’m not a big shopping person typically, especially when it comes to clothing. Things change whenever I land in Tokyo, however. When you walk in a crowd filled with people wearing amazing streetwear, it’s hard not to be enamored with their sense of style. Buying secondhand things in Tokyo, …
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This quick and easy lu rou fan aims to replicate Taiwanese braised pork rice as simply as possible. Enjoy this delicious comfort food from the convenience of your home.
This quick and easy bun cha recipe aims to replicate authentic Hanoi meatballs with as little ingredients as possible. Enjoy this delicious street food from the comfort of your home.
Located a few minutes walk away from Asakusa, Kappabashi Street is a well-known stop for shopping for your kitchen needs. From chopsticks to industrial-grade air fryers, and everything in between, this street will likely have what you’re looking for. So where are the best places to shop here? That’s what I set out to explore …
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We were staying in the Shinjuku area, right by the Godzilla hotel (Hotel Gracery). Amongst all the districts in Tokyo, this is certainly one of the liveliest and (over)stimulating. Naturally, we wanted to experience some of the thrills, and the new Samurai Restaurant Time experience was promising. Check Places to Stay in Shinjuku (Expedia) | …
Kawagoe, often called “Little Edo,” is a historic town in Saitama Prefecture approximately 90 minutes northwest of Tokyo via train. Known for its well-preserved kura-style buildings, the town used to be a key commercial hub in the early 1600s, facilitating the trade of rice, soy, and other goods, along the Kawagoe Kaidō road through to …
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Check Prices at May Trang Villa in Dalat (Expedia) I have very fond memories of my week in Dalat. The food was consistently great, the views were impeccable, the people so delightful. For any one visiting the city, that’s often known to be a travel hotspot for Ho Chi Minh locals (it’s a very short …
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Check Prices for Stays in Tokyo (Expedia) We’ve been to Japan several times but have never experienced a capsule hotel yet. While we were in Tokyo, we were looking for an affordable overnight stay in a relatively luxury capsule, and our searches yielded the Glansit Akihabara. Located right in the heart of Akihabara, off onto …
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