Discover the best food to sample, souvenirs to buy, and attractions to visit in Asia. Also, get travel tips for your next Asia trip.
♫♫♫ “Manila, I keep coming back to Manila…” ♫♫♫ This is one iconic song for Filipinos and Manileños specifically, as it expresses their love and longing for their home city. Manila is known and famous for its blend of fascinating colonial history and the thrilling pace of a modern city.  Iconic landmarks include Intramuros, Binondo, Luneta … Read more
Modern Korea is known for kimchi, k-pop, Samsung, Korean barbecue, Parasite, and more recently, Netflix hit Squid Game. But you’re grossly mistaken if you think those are the only things of interest in the Land of the Morning Calm. The Korean peninsula has survived for over 5,000 years, bringing with it a vibrant cultural legacy … Read more
Countries around the world have their own signature noodle dishes. Japan has ramen and soba. Laksa and mie goreng are loved in Malaysia, Singapore, and Indonesia. China has dan dan and Shanghai noodles. Thailand has pad thai, Vietnam has pho, and Italy has various kinds of pasta dishes. If you’re a noodle lover, you’ll feel … Read more
Singapore: the Lion City. This Southeast Asian capital has drawn much attention over recent years as a must-visit travel destination. But what is it that really brings people from all over the world to this fantastic city? When it comes to national symbols, it’s hard to beat the iconic half-fish, half-lion statue known as the … Read more
Even if you’re not particularly crazy about Japanese food, chances are, you’ve tried sushi and loved it. Judging by the steady spread of sushi restaurants and its availability on many grocery and convenience store shelves, it won’t be an exaggeration to say that the world loves sushi. If you’re reading this, I’m sure you love … Read more
Imagine craving Korean food in the middle of the night. While you can’t quickly whip up classic Korean foods like bibimbap, bulgogi, or kimchi jjigae, there’s one thing you can easily make: Korean ramen. If you think, well, that’s not really Korean cuisine, let the stats speak for themselves. At 80-90 servings per person per … Read more
Whether you’re a Japanophile or someone who likes to indulge in sushi and ramen from time to time, you’re likely intrigued by the intrinsic appeal of Japanese cuisine. Well, my friend, things are bound to get even more interesting as we lay down some of the most fascinating and amazing Japanese food facts. Like most … Read more
To say that I love Korean food is an understatement. I’ve gone past eating it to watching Korean cooking shows (a great way to learn Korean) to cooking some Korean dishes at home. If you’re reading this article, you’re probably just as interested as I am in Korean food. The great news is, you won’t … Read more
Taiwan is easily one of the most popular travel destinations in Asia, especially among avid foodies. However, can you easily answer the question: “what is Taiwan famous for?” If you found yourself getting stuck, don’t worry. Let me help you out! Taiwan is famous for its delicious street food, Shilin Night Market, the Pingxi Sky … Read more
Hong Kong is famous for its iconic landmarks like Victoria Harbour, its amusement parks like Disneyland and its gastronomic delights like dim sum!
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