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6 famous foods in Sokcho – are they a hit or miss?

June 18, 2023
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Lazy 48 hours guide to Hanoi

June 13, 2020
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A quick guide to tangerine picking in Jeju

February 1, 2020
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10 restaurants in Bangkok that are absolutely worth the queue

November 16, 2019
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How Nam Xay Viewpoint became my favourite destination in Laos

October 12, 2019
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Lazy 24 hours guide to Ulaanbaatar

September 21, 2019
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Lazy 7 days guide to Perth

September 4, 2019
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Korean Marinated Raw Red Crab in Sokcho City
Food & Drinks, Travel Guide

6 famous foods in Sokcho – are they a hit or miss?

Sokcho, a charming coastal city nestled in the northeastern part of South Korea. The city is known for its fresh seafood and vibrant flavours. Beyond seafood, Sokcho is also celebrated for its unique local delicacies. After concluding my South Korea trip covering nine different cities, Sokcho is one of the best food cities. Despite some misses during my short stay, the hit dishes scored extremely high. If you only have a short stay in this city, consider prioritise your visits…

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June 18, 2023
Food & Drinks

Quick guide to eating at a nostalgic Polish milk bar

Milk bar has a totally different meaning in different parts of the world. In Australia, milk bar refers to a local general store; in the UK, it could refer to a snack bar that sells dairy products. In Poland, milk bar refers to cafeterias offering dairy-based dishes and has a long history since WWI, as well as throughout the communist era. Today, locals visit it for quick and cheap everyday meals. Overview What can you expect from a Polish milk…

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December 19, 2020
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Travel Guide

3 worthy reasons for you to get out of Hoi An Ancient Town

We had high expectations for Hoi An – a UNESCO heritage town also known as the magical town of Vietnam. Colourful, hand-painted lanterns hung all across the ancient town shophouses, adding a new charm to the well-preserved buildings at night.  However, we were overwhelmed and confused on the first day. Are we the only ones who think that this so-called magical town is dampened by the massive crowds and overpriced activities, street foods and even a bottle of water sold…

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October 25, 2020
da nang sizzling pancake
Food & Drinks

5 memorable food I had in Da Nang, Central Vietnam

Da Nang is the halfway point between the two big cities – Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City. It is the fourth largest city in the country and the chosen place where senior officials of the ASEAN countries gather for a summit. With increasing direct flights, the beautiful coastal city became a popular getaway spot in Asia. Little did many knows, central Vietnamese food taste profile is very bold and flavourful – the kind of taste I personally like!  Many…

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August 8, 2020
Sapa trekking guide
Accommodation

5 reasons why you should wing a homestay in Sapa & tips you need

I was as uncertain about this decision as you would right now before you make the trip to Sapa. It wasn’t until an adventurous soul who took time to start a forum about ‘winging a homestay in Sapa’ on TripAdvisor that I decided to take that leap of faith. Sure enough, the ray of light struck the moment I stepped out of my sleeper bus from Hanoi. I met May.  While everyone else is approaching Caucasians who were getting off the same…

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July 11, 2020
Ho Chi Minh mausoleum
Travel Guide

Lazy 48 hours guide to Hanoi

If this article is not your first one with us, you probably guessed it – our itineraries revolve around food. Well, that’s how it works in Hanoi at least. Walk like 10 steps and you’ll reach a stall selling food.  Vietnamese food is arguably our favourite cuisine in the world. It is more than just Pho. Ever since we embarked our 2-week journey in Vietnam, we have completely forgotten about Pho. You will see what we mean if you had…

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June 13, 2020

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