Protests in Kyaukme
It’s funny where life takes you. I started this as a travel blog, and during my travels I went to Myanmar and visited a little town by the name of Kyaukme. During my time there, […]
Category: Asia
Taiwan: Mandatory Cuteness. A Look At The Taipei Pet Show
Just here for the dog pics? Just scroll all the way down. Cuteness. It’s the order of the day. A country under constant military alert due to threats from China. The cities themselves are full […]
Taiwan During The Height of Corona
It turns out life is full of unintended consequences. One plans a trip before a pandemic gets declared, one goes on that said trip and one ends up stuck in a country when borders close. […]
Alternate Restaurants in Saigon to Eat Like a Local: Part 6
Throughout my stay in Saigon, I’ve dug through the streets of the city to find great Vietnamese at the local price. Unfortunately, some of my recommended restaurants aren’t exactly the most accessible from the main […]
The Streets of Saigon – Streets Selling One Type of Item Part 2
Last month we talked about Department Streets. Streets or areas in Saigon that are dedicated to selling one particular type of goods. Sometimes its the mundane, the practical or the downright surprising, these Department Streets […]
The Streets of Saigon – Streets Selling One Type of Item Part 1
I still remember my first trip to Vietnam several years ago. My friend and I landed in Tan Son Nhat airport and hopped into a taxi. In an unforgettable scene of culture shock, we sat […]
Eating Like a Local Part 5: 7 More Tasty Eats in Saigon
Yes everyone, I’m bringing you another post laden with scrumptious, fish sauce covered dishes that seek to oversaturate those wonderful taste buds lining that gaping maw of a mouth. I swear I do things other […]
Eating Like a Local Part 4: Seven Odd Yet Common Vietnamese Foods
“One of the great joys of life is riding a scooter through Vietnam; to be part of this mysterious, thrilling, beautiful choreography, thousands upon thousands of people: families, friends, lovers; each an individual story glimpsed […]
The Golden Bridge. Is a visit to this massive hand bridge worth the price tag?
A while back, the poorly named Golden Bridge (why not simply call it the Hand Bridge?) went viral. This bridge has been touted as something straight from Lord of the Rings, and has been described […]
Eating Like a Local Part 3: 11 Nha Trang Local Delicacies
Every country and every region in the world has some local dish that they’re famous for. The Italians have their pizza, the Poles have their sausages and the American South has their fried Twinkies. I’m […]