Choosing between Bangkok and Ho Chi Minh City is one of those travel debates that never quite settles. Both cities are loud, fast, delicious, and completely addictive in their own ways. Backpackers compare the street food, the nightlife, the cost of living, the co-working scene, and still end up booking flights to both. That’s a good sign. The goal here…
Tag: Asia
The Best Social Hostels in Osaka for Foodies and Solo Travelers
Osaka is famous for its sizzling street food, neon-lit neighborhoods, and electric energy. But beyond the food stalls and markets, it’s also one of Japan’s best cities for making travel friends. Whether you’re wandering the Kuromon market in search of kushikatsu or hoping to join a group for late-night ramen, staying somewhere social can make…
From South to North: the best cheap eats in Vietnam
One major (and very understandable) allure of a South East Asian trip is the food. Every country has their own delicious dishes that are ideal for satisfying your many cravings. Vietnam has oodles of appeal when it comes to cuisine. A mash-up of flavours, influences and ingredients makes it one of the region’s most unique,…
The best places to visit in Cambodia for beach bums, party animals and foodies
Nestled between Thailand and Vietnam, Cambodia is an essential stop on any backpacking adventure around South East Asia, with a huge array of attractions and truly unique Khmer culture. Food lovers can fill up on fragrant dishes in busy cities and pretty towns across the country, while beach bums are spoilt for choice when it…
Eating in India: How to avoid getting sick
Welcome to India! The nation where all of your senses are catapulted into a new world. With an overload of unfamiliar sights, sounds, textures and tastes, it’s no wonder that some stomachs are left playing catch up. But it doesn’t have to be that way! While there are endless reasons to visit incredible India, getting…
16 Delicious Dishes You Must Try in Asia
We all know you can’t visit Japan without trying the sushi, or Thailand without sampling a plate of Pad Thai, but there’s a whole lot more to Asian cuisine that’s just waiting for your tastebuds to discover. Here are some other must-try foods you can find throughout Asia that won’t be too hard on your…
10 Bangkok Street Food Dishes you need to try
Don’t let yourself get stuck in a Pad Thai rut when you visit Bangkok. It may be the city’s classic street food dish, but Thailand’s capital is a street food mecca and it’s also great value for the money. Here are ten of the best street food dishes you shouldn’t leave Bangkok without trying. 1….
Tokyo Street Food: A Delicious Guide On What To Eat In Tokyo
There are endless places to eat in Tokyo, and although the city boasts a handful of Michelin Stars and high-end restaurants, we’re here for the cheap eats in Tokyo! Think of this heaving metropolis and you’ll envision bright neon lights, colourful flashing signs, weird and wonderful anime, and the juxtaposition of futuristic skyscrapers with stunning…
Lights, sushi, action! How to visit Japan in 10 days
From the illuminating chaos of Tokyo to the zen-filled mountains and exotic forests of Kyoto, Japan is one hell of a cultural ride! But with so much to see, how do you cover such as special country in a just a 10 day-span without having a FOMO (and bank balance) meltdown?! Worry not; seasoned traveller…
15 cheap restaurants that prove Bangkok is a foodie paradise
Bangkok is one of the greatest cities in the world for cash-strapped food lovers. From the city’s best Pad Thai to an entire food court dedicated to veggie Thai food, read on for our pick of the best 15 budget restaurants and food stands and know where to eat in Bangkok! 1. Khao Neow Dam Sangkaya You’ll find…
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