My Mouth-Watering Journey in the Greatest Food City When you imagine Hong Kong, what is the first thing that comes to your mind? The night view of the well-lit skyline, the iconic star ferry on Victoria Harbor, an urban jungle with skyscrapers, luxury shopping, the Peak Tram? Well, the list goes on. But for me, […]
In Search of the Best Afternoon Tea in Hong Kong Speaking of Britain’s cultural influence in Hong Kong’s food culture, there is no better example than afternoon tea (and maybe Cha Chaan Teng – a story for another time). Even after the British left the harbor city, Hong Kong carried on with the afternoon tea […]
What to Do, Where to Eat & Drink Chiang Mai is the largest city in northern Thailand. On my visit to Thailand, I stayed five days in the town mainly to celebrate Songkran. However, Chiang Mai offers so many things to do for travelers, from temple visits to waterfall chasing to hiking to exotic animal […]
MILK TEA There are two things overflowing in Taiwan: scooters on the road and milk tea shops. I’m not kidding when I say there is at least one milk tea shop on every single block! After all, Taiwan is the birthplace of milk tea (奶茶). Righteously, Taiwanese are milk tea snobs. And just like beef […]
PINEAPPLE CAKES If there is one treat everyone should try in Taiwan, it is the pineapple cakes (鳳梨酥). Taiwanese pineapples are juicy and sweet, well-balanced with tanginess. No wonder why pineapple cakes become one of the most popular souvenirs to bring back home from Taiwan. With the high demand, there is an overwhelming number of […]
I love to eat and try new places. This is a growing list of BEST food and drinks in Kaohsiung. The list covers hidden gems only locals know about and includes Taiwanese breakfast, home cooking, dim sum, sushi, BBQ grill, hot pot, beef noodle soup, guabao, and cocktails. As I discover the city, I will […]
How to order & eat Korean BBQ like locals, Plus 7 Insider’s Tips If you ask me what is one local dish you must try in Korea, I’ll say barbecue. I love Korean barbecue. Smokey yet aromatic juicy meat straight from the sizzling barbecue grill in front of you, who can resist? Korean barbecue is […]
