Food Escapades

Snippets: 5 types of local Vietnamese food to try in Hoi An | The Must-Eats in Central Vietnam

June 30, 2017

Hoi An, Vietnam – The charming city in Central Vietnam is not all about its UNESCO World Heritage Old Town. Don’t leave without trying some of the local [...]

Snippets: 5 things to do in Takayama, Japan | Including a day trip to Shirakawa-go!

May 19, 2017

Takayama, Japan – one of those quaint Japanese towns which has always been on our to go list for the longest time. Located in Gifu prefecture less than three hours away [...]

Snippets: 8 must try restaurants and cafes in Hobart, Tasmania

April 18, 2017

Hobart, Tasmania – Mention Hobart and the first reaction from most people we asked is that they have no idea where it is located. As the capital of Tasmania, the [...]

Food Review: Tonki Tonkatsu Restaurant Tokyo | Easily one of the Best Tonkatsu dining experience in Tokyo

March 22, 2017

The Place Mention the best Tonkatsu in Tokyo and Maisen is the first restaurant to come to my mind. I surprised myself by choosing to forsake Maisen on my last Tokyo trip to [...]

Snippets: 9 Michelin-starred Restaurants to try in New York City (NYC) | Including the famous Eleven Madison Park & Jean-Georges

March 15, 2017

New York City (NYC) – With more than seventy restaurants on the latest Michelin Guide 2017, we don’t foresee much controversy if we proclaim NYC (read our guide [...]

Snippets: What to eat in Luang Prabang, Laos | From affordable Khao Soy Noodles to the posh Governor’s Grill Restaurant

February 13, 2017

Luang Prabang, Laos – a city and country so close to Singapore yet still very much under the radar for many if you compare to the likes of Bangkok, Thailand or Ho Chi [...]

Snippets: Top Places and Attractions to Visit in Tasmania | From Hobart to Launceston and back!

December 17, 2016

We always scout for the next holiday destination. What we look for may differ from time to time, but an occasional trip off to the wilderness away from the hustle and bustle [...]

Food Review: Eleven Madison Park in New York City | The Best Restaurant in the World?

December 14, 2016

The Place Our recent trip to New York City was nothing short of an elaborate gourmet affair, with the obligatory pilgrimage to the ultimate foodie’s dream spot – [...]

Snippets: 11 Free Activities and Things to do in New York City | Explore the Big Apple at no cost!

November 28, 2016

We are all fully aware that New York City can be an expensive destination, but do you know that there are also many sights and activities in this metropolitan city which are [...]

Snippets: 9 best cafes in Melbourne | From The Kettle Black to Top Paddock

September 24, 2016

When I think of Melbourne, the first thing that strikes my mind is not Great Ocean Road or Phillip Island, but cafes. Call me a hardcore foodie, but there is nothing like [...]

Snippets: 10 restaurants, cafes and street stalls to eat in Penang | If you only have 2 days 1 night in Georgetown

July 21, 2016

Mention Penang and food images strike my mind first. The island off the mainland of Malaysia is a food haven, to say the least. Other than the much celebrated hawker fares [...]

Food Review: Yeng Keng Café Bar | Old school Hainanese cafe restaurant in Georgetown, Penang

June 29, 2016

The Place Located in the historic heritage boutique Yeng Keng Hotel in Chulia Street, George Town, Penang, which dates back to the 19th century, Yeng Keng Café Bar is the [...]

Food Review: Mork Chocolate Brew House Melbourne | One of the best hot chocolate cafe experiences in Australia

June 1, 2016

The Place Mörk Chocolate Brew House Melbourne is a chocolate paradise for all chocolate lovers, easily one of my best hot chocolate café experience. Located in North [...]

Food Review: Nodaiwa (野田岩) Tokyo | The best unagi (in Tokyo) dining experience ever

April 22, 2016

The Place A restaurant which specialises in Unagi? That’s right, Nodaiwa in Tokyo has been offering that on its menu since 1850, and only has unagi dishes on its menu run [...]

Food Review: PABLO Cafe (パブロ) Tokyo | Popular Cheese tart cafe opens in Harajuku/Omotesando

April 9, 2016

The Place If you are a fan of Cheese tart, you must have heard of PABLO, a café in Japan which specialises in cheese tart. With various outlets across Tokyo such as [...]

Snippets: Hiroshima & Nagasaki in Japan | The Must Visits and Must Eats in the Atomic Bomb Cities

March 31, 2016

Two cities we read (and studied) in our history textbooks, both Hiroshima and Nagasaki were in my list of 1,001 places to visit before I … and was glad to make the solo [...]

Food Review: Karmakaret Diner Bangkok | A must visit Secret World

January 17, 2016

The Place Karmakaret Diner is a hidden gem in Bangkok tucked away from the busy Khlong Toei District , within five minutes walking distance from Phrom Phong BTS right behind [...]

Snippets: 9 Best Affordable Restaurants you must-try in Tokyo, Japan | Including the Best Tendon in Town

January 2, 2016

We all love Tokyo, simply from its great Japanese cuisine and the incredible vibe the city offers. While I do find Tokyo extremely congested, fast pace (even more so compared [...]

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